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The
first book to capture the philosophy and spirit behind the
work of Charles and Ray Eames, An Eames Primer offers an in-depth
look at the couple's prolific legacy-one that has placed them
among the most important American designers of the twentieth
century.
Those who know one or two aspects of the Eameses' work are often surprised
to learn just how far and vast their range extended. Yet throughout their
myriad works, from architecture and furniture to exhibition design and filmmaking,
their core philosophy prevails. An Eames Primer is the first book to illuminate
this seamless connection.
Author Eames Demetrios explores the rich energy of the Eameses' world from
a unique perspective, informed by his close relationship with Charles and
Ray. He shares personal anecdotes, previously unpublished photos, and his
extensive interviews with former friends and colleagues of the Eameses to
make connections between the Eameses' influential philosophy and their widely
admired work. For those unacquainted with the designers, the stories behind
the design process will inform, entertain, and inspire, while readers with
an extensive knowledge of the Eameses' work gain a deeper level of understanding
their process.
Compact and highly accessible, An Eames Primer is the definitive introduction
to the life of the twentieth century's most influential designers.
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