Charles & Ray Eames 1907 - 1978, 1912 - 1988. Pioneers of Mid-Century Modernism (ISBN: 9783822836514 / 978-3-8228-3651-4)
signed first edition
2005 · Koln, Germany
by KOENIG, GLORIA (EAMES, CHARLES & RAY & SHULMAN, JULIUS)
Koln, Germany: Taschen, 2005. First Edition. Signed by internationally acclaimed architectural photographer Julius Shulman whose photographs appear throughout the text, as well as the color photograph on the front cover of the Eames house in Pacific Palisades, California. Also, signed by author, Gloria Koenig. Paperbound, 7 5/16” x 9”, 96 pages. Fine copy in printed wrappers. A comprehensive volume offering insight into the rich and diverse careers of modern designers Charles and Ray Eames, married in 1941, whose work included industrial design, furniture design, textile art, graphic design, art, film, and architecture. Illustrated throughout with color and black & white photographs, 14 of which are by Julius Shulman whose interest in architectural photography was inspired through a chance meeting with architect Richard Neutra. Shulman has received many awards and honors over the years, including the American Institute of Architecture Gold Medal for architectural photography in 1969 and an Honorary Membership in 1980. (Inventory #: 18280E)