MARC Record from Library of Congress

LEADER: 02434cam a22003497i 4500
001 2012946105
003 DLC
005 20151229075509.0
008 120803s2012 pauac bc 001 0 eng d
010 $a 2012946105
020 $a9780764342264
020 $a0764342266
035 $a(OCoLC)ocn794367194
040 $aBTCTA$beng$cBTCTA$dBDX$dYDXCP$dCAD$dOCLCO$dGZD$dBWX$dRSD$dOCLCF$dRRP$dOCLCQ$dNYWWB$dDLC$erda
042 $alccopycat
050 00 $aNK2399.2$b.R765 2012
100 1 $aRooney, E. Ashley.
245 10 $aBespoke :$bfurniture from 101 international artists /$cE. Ashley Rooney with contributions by Gary Inman, Thomas Throop, & Lewis Wexler.
246 30 $aFurniture from 101 international artists
264 1 $aAtglen, PA :$bSchiffer Publishing,$c[2012]
300 $a224 pages :$bcolor illustrations, portraits ;$c31 cm
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 218-220) and index.
505 0 $aForeword: "The Life of a Piece" / Thomas Throop -- Introduction: "The Bespoke Design Process" / Gary Inman -- New England -- Mid-Atlantic States -- The South -- The Midwest -- The West -- The Far West -- International -- Afterword: "The Pendulum Shift: A Renewed Passion for the Handcrafted: As Seen Through the Eyes of a Gallerist" / Lewis Wexler.
520 $a"A reaction to the disposable, mass produced furniture born of the Industrial Revolution, custom designed studio and bespoke furniture has been around for many decades. Those who appreciate handcrafted excellence find this furniture adds richness and texture to interior design. This is substantial furniture that provides a satisfying visual and tactile impact. The experienced artisans who produce these useful works of art add handcrafted beauty to every piece. One hundred one artisans' works are presented here from throughout the United States and around the world. Over 640 brilliant colour photos reveal the unique and useful art objects each artisan creates to the readers. The engrossing text introduces readers to each of the artisans and their intentions. Readers will also find contact information for the artisans, their studios, and galleries"--Jacket.
650 0 $aFurniture design$vCatalogs.
650 0 $aFurniture designers.
700 1 $aInman, Gary.
700 1 $aThroop, Thomas.
700 1 $aWexler, Lewis.