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|Official Point of View

February 02, 2004 _books

The Official Point of View is the first book entirely dedicated to the Milan Furniture Fair, an international event that is the most important of its kind in the field of design, telling the story behind the Fair itself, the Satellite Fair, the off-Fair and life in Milan during this extraordinary week. The 2003 edition will include a CD-ROM, a valuable instrument that can be used to increase the scope and depth of the documentation about the Furniture Fair.
The book is an informative instrument both for those directly and indirectly involved in this field of work. In the appendix of the book there will be detailed address information for manufacturing companies, designers, architects, showrooms and more. Sold for 45 euro in all libraries in Italy and also online.

|Material World

November 23, 2003 _books

Discover materials smart enough to react to changes in their surroundings. Get acquainted with materials that create exciting optical effects. Learn about lightweight composites with exceptional strength, flexible building materials and great finishes for all types of architectonic projects.
The materials featured in this book are grouped into eight sections: Smart Technology, No Waste, Optical Effects, Flexible Structures, Sound Control, Strong Building, Free Form and Finishing Touch.
Edited by Edwin van Onna, price 65 euro. Buy it online here.

|Atlas del design italiano 1960-2003

October 23, 2003 _books

The italian magazine Abitare celebrates its 40 years anniversary with a special omage for italian design . A map that describes the italian design culture through its most relevant protagonists, the value of projects and research areas during the last 40 years.
A wonderful summary of italian design history that its worth looking and having.

|Chaise Longue History

September 15, 2003 _books

... the chinese saw no distinction between furniture for sleeping and sitting. The american indians rested in a day-bed they called hamaca. The arab world lounged on piles of rugs and textiles... check out the history of day-beds!

|Creative Material

July 29, 2003 _books

Magma Books is one of the best resources on the web for finding the latest art & design publications, they have the best selection and the highest concentration of creative material and are willing to ship it to wherever you are.