Ettore Sottsass - Barbara Radice - Memphis. Research, Experiences, Results - 1984

Memphis: Research, Experiences, Results, Failures, and Successes of New Design

Very rare catalogue from Memphis Milano.

A rare and hard-to-find catalogue from 1984.
Forty years old!

Author: Barbara Radice
Publisher: Electa
Printed in Italy
Specs: 12.25 inches height x 8.75 inches
Pages: 208

Overall great condition.
No missing pages. Minor discoloration.
Contains usual wear consistent with the age of the book.
Back spine slightly worn.

Cover designed by Nathalie du Pasquier.

Design and layout by Christoph Radl.
First edition published in 1984.

Notes from the archive: The comprehensive story of Memphis, as told by Barbara Radice, their cultural art director, from the beginning with Studio Alchymia to detailed results of their first three years and their highest aspirations in architecture.

Hundreds of color and black-and-white photos document the designs, from drawings and sketches to finished objects and furniture.
Memphis's use of primary and contrasting colors in graphic designs and patterns for plastic laminates and textiles is explored, along with their impact on the global fashion and interiors industries.
This is an invaluable guide to ultimately verify which furnishings, objects, graphics, and textiles are authentically Memphis.

Given the age of the book, it is in very good condition.
Some minor signs of wear and aging.
Contains one small tear on the side (see photo).
No missing, ripped, or torn pages.
Also includes a typed paper with notes about the address change.

The Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, was an Italian design and architecture group founded by Ettore Sottsass.
It was active from 1980 to 1987.
The group designed postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects created by renowned designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Michael Graves, Martine Bedin, Michele De Lucchi, Shiro Kuramata, Enzo Mari, Peter Shire, Nathalie Du Pasquier, Aldo Cibic, Matteo Thun, and Marco Zanini.

The book will ship well packed with insurance and tracking.