Le Corbusier - Le poème électronique - 1958
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Le Corbusier and the title Le poème électronique, a first edition Dutch-language book published by Philips in 1958, comprises 72 pages with cover design by Jean Petit.
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The electronic poem
Author / Involved persons: Le Corbusier; Louis C. Kalff (involved with Philips); Jean Petit (cover design)
Publication year: 1958
Publisher / Client: N.V. Philips (regarding the Brussels World Expo, Expo ’58)
Format: approximately 20.2 × 20.2 cm (square)
Number of pages: approximately 70 pages with text, photos, and drawings.
Language: Dutch
Cover / Design: Pictorial cover by Jean Petit.
Description of the content.
This rare book, published on the occasion of the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, documents the iconic 'Electronic Poem' (Le Poème Électronique) by Le Corbusier, performed at the Philipspaviljoen. It offers a unique glimpse into the groundbreaking multimedia spectacle: architecture, light, film, and electronic music (composed by Edgar Varèse) come together in a total experience.
The pavilion itself (designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Iannis Xenakis) was made of hyper-modern forms (thin concrete panels) and housed a 480-second performance in which visitors were immersed in visual and acoustic projections.
Importance & collectible value
The book is historically very valuable: it documents one of the first large-scale multimedia installations and is closely connected to the legendary Expo ’58.
The original edition from 1958 is now rare, especially in such good condition.
For collectors of architecture, design, music, or 20th-century exhibition history, this is a unique item.
The electronic poem
Author / Involved persons: Le Corbusier; Louis C. Kalff (involved with Philips); Jean Petit (cover design)
Publication year: 1958
Publisher / Client: N.V. Philips (regarding the Brussels World Expo, Expo ’58)
Format: approximately 20.2 × 20.2 cm (square)
Number of pages: approximately 70 pages with text, photos, and drawings.
Language: Dutch
Cover / Design: Pictorial cover by Jean Petit.
Description of the content.
This rare book, published on the occasion of the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, documents the iconic 'Electronic Poem' (Le Poème Électronique) by Le Corbusier, performed at the Philipspaviljoen. It offers a unique glimpse into the groundbreaking multimedia spectacle: architecture, light, film, and electronic music (composed by Edgar Varèse) come together in a total experience.
The pavilion itself (designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Iannis Xenakis) was made of hyper-modern forms (thin concrete panels) and housed a 480-second performance in which visitors were immersed in visual and acoustic projections.
Importance & collectible value
The book is historically very valuable: it documents one of the first large-scale multimedia installations and is closely connected to the legendary Expo ’58.
The original edition from 1958 is now rare, especially in such good condition.
For collectors of architecture, design, music, or 20th-century exhibition history, this is a unique item.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Art history
Book Title
Le poème électronique
Author/ Illustrator
Le Corbusier
Condition
Very good
Artist
Le Corbusier
Publication year oldest item
1958
Edition
1st Edition
Language
Dutch
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Philips
Number of pages
72
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