This is a comprehensive monograph on Ettore Sottsass, the Italian architect and industrial designer who was also a central figure in the Memphis Group.

The enduring appeal that fans and collectors treasure is well demonstrated in this reissue, which explores both the life and works of the author. From the strikingly red Valentine manual typewriter for Olivetti, encased in its distinctive carrying case, to the postmodern brilliance of the Memphis Group, which he helped establish in Milan in 1980, Sottsass’s influence and popularity remain profound.

The book is packed with stunning illustrations drawn from the author’s extensive archive, as well as drawings and sketches selected from his countless sketchbooks. Covering the full span of his career from the 1940s to the 2000s, it documents his work across architecture, product design, ceramics, sculpture, and graphic design.

Details:
  
Hardcover
  
492 pages
  
230 × 320 mm
  
Color: Black & White
Published in 2022 by PHAIDON