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Verner Panton by Ida Engholm and Anders Michelsen looks to be the definitive work on the great man and it arrives next month via Phaidon.
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The book is pretty much what you would expect of Phaidon too. A chunky, large-format book that covers 336 pages, this ‘comprehensive monograph’ pack in everything you need to know about one of the world’s most influential and recognisable postwar designers.
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No stranger to these pages either – I think I’ve covered pretty much every reissue in the last 10 or so years. Yes, I am a fan.
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According to the official Phaidon write-up:
Verner Panton created enduring icons of pop culture, beloved the world over. He broke with the Scandinavian tradition of handcrafted teak-wood furniture to pioneer the use of plastic, fibreglass, synthetic fabrics, and industrial mass production, and this thoroughly researched and exhaustively illustrated book examines Panton’s ground-breaking approach to environments, systems, patterns and colour.
Panton’s oeuvre is a truly pioneering achievement, the wide-ranging influence of which is still felt today.
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As a tribute to that body of work, this book is packed with images, including hand-drawn sketches by Panton, personal photographs, and advertisements from the official Panton archive. Almost everything is here, from candlesticks and clocks to the seminal S Chair and Living Tower, as well as the floor-to-ceiling interiors, encompassing textiles, lighting, and furniture.
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The book is also organised thematically and features a comprehensive, illustrated chronology of Panton’s works, including many of the iconic designer’s unrealised projects.
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But it does come at a price. If you want this to adorn your coffee table, the official price is actually £69.95, although Amazon is doing discounted pre-orders right now for £45.46 ahead of the 14th September release date. If you are a fan or just want some colourful inspiration from the mid-20th century, it might be worth digging deep.
Find out more at the Amazon website
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