Marimekko In Patterns

Author: Marimekko

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Price : 24.99 AUD
ISBN : 9781452134048
Publisher : Chronicle Books Llc
Imprint : Chronicle Books Llc
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Weight (g) : 1.016
Publication date : July 2014
Dimensions : 279mm X 221mm
Produced in : United States
RRP : 59.99
Availability date : October 2014
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Author : Marimekko
Series : Marimekko Ser.
Bind : Paperback
Edition : Oct-14
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Language : en
Dewey classification : 745.4
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Pages : 248
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Illustrations : colour photographs throughout
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Store Notes : R2
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9781452134048

Description

Internationally beloved Finnish design brand Marimekko's iconic patterns grace home décor, apparel, and accessories, and have informed and influenced tastemakers worldwide for over half a century. Richly illustrated with photographs and prints both classic and new, this vibrant volume (launching along with covetable notebooks and postcards) offers a behind-the-scenes tour of the brand's creative process. A colorful legacy is revealed, along with the innovative creators—from 1950s pioneers to twenty-first-century masters—who have shaped the company's heritage and continue to make visual magic today. Rare sketchbook pages, in-depth looks at particular eras, and page after page of gorgeous designs make this a book sure to enchant anyone interested in fashion, art, or the patterned and color-drenched world of Marimekko.

Reviews

This book is an amazing overview of Marimekko designs. Page after page you are treated to the marvellous patterns and colours Marimekko has to offer. A great reference book for any textile, illustrator or graphic designer and a must-have for any fan.

Alicia, The Book Grocer

Author description

Marimekko is a Helsinki-based textile and clothing-design company internationally celebrated for its original prints. Since their founding in 1951, Marimekko has helped people express their unique personalities through pattern and colour, with their high-quality fabrics, apparel, accessories and housewares.