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A celebration of all things analogue from reel-to-reel tape recorders and turntables to typewriters and telephones

The only comprehensive book on the fascinating life and work of the celebrated architectural designer, John Pawson This visual biography brings together John Pawson's architecture, life, clients, travel, photography, design, books, and ideas. Written by Deyan Sudjic, an architectural historian and long-time friend, it explores the full scope of Pawson's life, from his Yorkshire upbringing and time spent in Japan to the fashion years and the i...

What would an architect do for the chance to build the tallest building in the world? What would he sacrifice to stay alive in the midst of Stalin's murderous purges? This is the first major publication on the remarkable life and career of Boris Iofan (1891-1976), state architect to Joseph Stalin. Iofan's story is an insight into the troubled relationship of all successful architects with power. A gifted designer and a committed Communist, Iof...

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The first major publication on the remarkable life and career of Boris Iofan, state architect to Joseph Stalin. This is a history of architecture, politics and power. Boris Iofan (1891-1976) made his mark as Stalin's architect, both in the grand projects he achieved, such as the House on the Embankment, a megastructure of 505 homes for the Soviet elite, and through his unbuilt designs, in particular the Palace of the Soviets, a baroque Stalini...

Decodes the things around us: their hidden meanings, our relationship with them, how they shape our lives and why we desire them. This book makes us part with our money. It defines who we think we are.

An unprecedented insight into the creative approach, inspirations, and landmark collaborations of the truly iconic global brand Coinciding with the first major museum exhibition dedicated to the luxury Italian fashion house, Prada: Front and Back is a lavish and multi-layered exploration of its artistic history and cutting-edge innovations. With exclusive access to its Milan headquarters, this book showcases Prada's transformation of the idea...

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A provocative look at architecture-"exceptionally intelligent and original" (Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post Book World) Deyan Sudjic-"probably the most influential figure in architecture you've never heard of" - argues that architecture, far from being auteur art, must be understood as a naked expression of power. From the grandiose projects of Stalin and Hitler to the "theme park" excess of today's presidential libraries, Sudjic goes b...

Since 1995, Swedish British design duo Patrik Fredrikson and Ian Stallard, working together as Fredrikson Stallard, have created works that expand the concept of furniture design. This monograph documents their stunning pieces, from crystalline dining tables that resemble permanent glaciers to sofas that in their texture and form resemble verdant mountains.

This volume brings together all the nominations and winners for the Design Museum's Designs of the Year Award over the last decade. A total of 840 projects from across the world are featured, from Herzog & de Meuron's Beijing Olympic stadium to Google's self-driving car.

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Deyan Sudjic is Director of the Design Museum. He was born in London, and studied architecture in Edinburgh. He has worked as a critic for the Observer and The Sunday Times, as the editor of Domus in Milan, as the director of the Venice Architecture Biennale, and as a curator in Glasgow, Istanbul and Copenhagen. He is the author of B is for Bauhaus, The Language of Things and The Edifice Complex.

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Che cos'è il design? Come funziona il linguaggio degli oggetti di cui ci circondiamo? Quali relazioni lo legano alla moda, al lusso, alla pubblicità, all'arte, all'industria, alla nostra storia personale e collettiva? Il designer è un artista o un professionista, è un meticoloso risolutore di problemi o un egocentrico creatore di oggetti inutili? "In tutte le sue manifestazioni, il design è il Dna delle nostre società. Se vogliamo capire la na...

A complete and comprehensive monograph on the influential Japanese designer, presented in two volumes contained in a specially designed acrylic slipcase.