9788891831743 - Alan Chan: Collecting Inspiration for Design di Shaw, Catherine (12 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. This rare personal insight into the influences and inspirations behind acclaimed Hong Kong designer and collector Alan Chan gives an intimate view of the collection of objects he has fastidiously assembled throughout his life, and the creative process they have informed. The pioneering, award-winning, and self-taught designer is known for his inventive and innovative designs. Effectively organised by theme, from tea to dragons, and with an emphasis on objects produced for China Trade, many of the elegant pieces photographed for this book showcase Chans insatiably inquiring mind. They offer insights into how his passion for collecting drives his characteristically whimsical signature take on East and West, tradition and innovation, where there is always a twist of the unexpected. Part autobiography, part reflection on creativity, it is full of insights into Chans remarkable design process, making it a treat for the eyes and a valuable resource for new and established designers alike. Alan Chan, the renowned designer with an impeccable eye for Asian artefacts, has amassed a remarkable collection of over 10,000 exquisitely designed and crafted pieces. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New. ppp. 288.

Hardcover. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. 2021. Hardcover. . . . . .

Condizione: New. 2021. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. This rare personal insight into the influences and inspirations behind acclaimed Hong Kong designer and collector Alan Chan gives an intimate view of the collection of objects he has fastidiously assembled throughout his life, and the creative process they have informed. The pioneering, award-winning, and self-taught designer is known for his inventive and innovative designs. Effectively organised by theme, from tea to dragons, and with an emphasis on objects produced for China Trade, many of the elegant pieces photographed for this book showcase Chans insatiably inquiring mind. They offer insights into how his passion for collecting drives his characteristically whimsical signature take on East and West, tradition and innovation, where there is always a twist of the unexpected. Part autobiography, part reflection on creativity, it is full of insights into Chans remarkable design process, making it a treat for the eyes and a valuable resource for new and established designers alike. Alan Chan, the renowned designer with an impeccable eye for Asian artefacts, has amassed a remarkable collection of over 10,000 exquisitely designed and crafted pieces. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Condizione: New. ppp. 288.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. This rare personal insight into the influences and inspirations behind acclaimed Hong Kong designer and collector Alan Chan gives an intimate view of the collection of objects he has fastidiously assembled throughout his life, and the creative process they have informed. The pioneering, award-winning, and self-taught designer is known for his inventive and innovative designs. Effectively organised by theme, from tea to dragons, and with an emphasis on objects produced for China Trade, many of the elegant pieces photographed for this book showcase Chans insatiably inquiring mind. They offer insights into how his passion for collecting drives his characteristically whimsical signature take on East and West, tradition and innovation, where there is always a twist of the unexpected. Part autobiography, part reflection on creativity, it is full of insights into Chans remarkable design process, making it a treat for the eyes and a valuable resource for new and established designers alike. Alan Chan, the renowned designer with an impeccable eye for Asian artefacts, has amassed a remarkable collection of over 10,000 exquisitely designed and crafted pieces. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Condizione: New. Catherine Shaw is an independent architecture, design, and art critic and published author. Trained as an urban planner, she has written extensively on urban development and arts and crafts in Asia. Aric Chen is an independent curator and writ.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. 4to. pp 376. Original publishers illustrated black cloth, lettered gilt on spine and on front cover. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. With a small plain white label reading 'Simon Lee' indicating the book came from the art reference collection of the Simon Lee Gallery (2002-2023) dealers in contemporary art in Mayfair, London and Hong Kong. Signed presentation from Alan Chan on the content page to Simon Lee. Including a typed signed letter from Alan Chan, loosely inserted. ISBN: 8891831743 Fine in fine dust jacket. Signedes.