- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books (Sep 15 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0811861279
- ISBN-13: 978-0811861274
- Product Dimensions: 30.6 x 23.3 x 2.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 Kg
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #241,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Alvin Lustig was modern before it was cool. But there has never been a monograph devoted to his work - until now. A genius best known for his book covers and interior design, his theories on design education were precursors to the curricula of some of the most renowned design schools today. Lustig lent his imaginative vision and talent to a wide range of legendary projects, from the groundbreaking architecture of 1940s Los Angeles to magazine covers that have become collector's items. Spanning the breadth of Lustig's tragically brief but prolific career,'Born Modern' is a must-have for any student or practitioner of design, as well as anyone interested in the history of American visual culture.
About the Author
Steven Heller is an editor and writer on design.<br><br>Elaine Lustig Cohen, wife of Alvin Lustig, is a book and jacket designer and artist.
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Essential for anyone with an interest in design or things of quality, Oct 23 2010
By R. Franks "rfranx" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Born Modern: The Life and Work Of Alvin Lustig (Hardcover)
I have wished for years that someone would unleash a monograph on Alvin Lustig, and here it is. It does not disappoint. This books covers his whole career in detail, is profusely illustrated and well printed, and worth every nickel. Well done, Chronicle Books.
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A 'must' for any collection strong in modern design and architecture, Dec 6 2010
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Born Modern: The Life and Work Of Alvin Lustig (Hardcover)
Steven Heller and Elaine Lustig Cohen's Born Modern: The Life and Design of Alvin Lustig packs color images into a coverage recommended for a range of collections, from California libraries to arts. Lustig was at the front of the design revolution and fostered California modernism and the idea that good design was linked to good business. His extensive influence on designers in all mediums makes this first monograph of his works a 'must' for any collection strong in modern design and architecture. Color photos pack this review of all his works.
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Born Modern: The Life and Design of Alvin Lustig, Oct 10 2011
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This review is from: Born Modern: The Life and Work Of Alvin Lustig (Hardcover)
Even if you haven't heard of Alvin Lustig, you HAVE seen his work. An amazing artist, Alvin Lustig's influence on the world of design reached far beyond his short life.
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