Eva Zeisel

by Lucie Young, Marisa Bartolucci, Raul Cabra

Continuing to put great classic and contemporary design within everyone s grasp, Chronicle Books proudly delivers the next four installments of the popular Compact Design Portfolio. Written by top design critics, these books cover modern masters whose work ranges from the cozily domestic to the aggressively Eva Zeisel, whose elegantly democratic housewares span a 70-year career; Ingo Maurer, who raises lamp and lighting design to a high art form; Gaetano Pesce, whose rejection of traditional good taste brought about revolutionary furniture design; and George Nelson, the impresario behind the Marshmallow sofa and other Herman Miller classics. Follow-ing the introductory essay, a visual gallery exhibits selections of the designers best work in photographs and sketches. Presented in an irresistible small format, this series encapsulates the life, work, and influence of the great designers of our time.

Genres: Design

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Rebecca Waring-Crane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful and inspiring. This short introduction to the life and work of Eva Zeisel fanned the flame of my interest in design. Singular woman who designed and created delightful ceramic pieces into her 90's! #Artistgoals

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and concise biography with samples of her mountains of work.

[Chris C.]

Great short bio and reference for on of the 20th century's greatest industrial pottery designers. Tiny but many photos. Would love to see a more comprehensive study of her work and process. Found at Crate and Barrel Outlet for $2!

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful, interesting and inspiring woman.

[Iris AE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent insight into a highly extraordinary woman's life.