Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima [First Printing] de Nakashima, Mira - 2003-12-01

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New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2003. Hardcover. VG+ (light edgewear to DJ, boards; interior clean; binding is solid.). Brown cloth boards with white lettering on the spine; colorful photo-illustrated DJ; 275 pp.; richly illustrated. "George Nakashima (1905-1990) is best known for his unique pieces of furniture, which are prized for their respect for the natural forms of the tree and the inherent grain of the wood. This remarkable creative spirit was also an architect, who designed a number of distinguished buildings during his career. Above all, he was a man committed to the integration of his life as an artist with the rhythms of the natural world. Working with his family and a crew of workmen in his studio, he left a rich legacy, not only the works of his extraordinary personal artistry, but a creative tradition that continues to flourish in the Nakashima Studio today. Told by Nakashima's daughter and colleague, the designer Mira Nakashima, this story of the artist's life examines not only the… Leer más

new york: abrams, 2003. fifth printing, 2003. edited by elaine m. stainton, richard olsen, and diana murphy. new york: abrams. isbn: 9780810945364. 10.75 x 11". 266 pages. hardcover. book condition: near fine. jacket condition: large tear on the upper back panel toward spine. unclipped (us $80.00, canada $104.00, uk £52.00). very good-.

UsedVeryGood. Binding is unblemished, text block is clean, boards straight, without highlights or markings. Mild rubbing to dust wrapper edges. Very clean, nearly like new. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010.

Harry N. Abrams. New. 2003. Hardcover. 0810945363 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 276 pages. Description: "Acclaimed furniture designer George Nakashima (1905-1990) made boldly original pieces prized for their superb craftsmanship and their organic use of the natural lines and grain of wood. Today his beautiful creations are avidly sought by private collectors and are housed in museum collections all over the world. This survey of Nakashima's life and work-written by his daughter, the noted designer Mira Nakashima-is the most revealing look we have ever had at this woodworking genius and his profound influence on contemporary design. Mira Nakashima chronicles not only the furniture designs for which her father was best known, but also his equally fine work as an architect. Illustrated with a wealth of photographs never before… Leer más