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7.1.08

Alexander Girard Designs for Herman Miller

Leslie A. Pina

Despite the ridiculously ugly cover design and marblized paper end pages, this book is a great reference for Alexander Girard’s textile work. It’s full of close-up images of the fabrics he did for Herman Miller. Sometimes the images are so close you can see the thread weave or the results of overlapping with silkscreen. Other pictures show his original drawings or the actual enormous screens they used to print with. There’s also some very funny out-dated images of the wall hangings and furniture textiles in context. His color combinations make me swoon and his abstractions of people and objects continue to awe me. I keep looking at his Eden design (below right) and think about the Dwell sheets on my bed right now. I think his work will continue to inspire designers forever. Get this book here.
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10 Comments

07/1/08 9:06pm

Angela wrote

I’m so getting this book! I saw a show of his in San Francisco last year and I was floored! I agree about the cover. Such a poor representation of his work!

07/2/08 8:28am

Janet wrote

That IS an ugly cover! But I love Alexander Girard’s stuff.

07/2/08 10:25am

Jaquelyn wrote

I love his Herman Miller pieces, though. This may be a bad representation in the book–but the representation he makes through the chair in my office is pure sophistication. I bought a piece of his on OfficeDesigns.com and I have never gotten so many compliments on a posession of mine. Great place to shop too–great customer service, fast/free shipping, great selection.

07/3/08 5:04pm

Amy wrote

I really really really want this, thanks for the post.
I think I will have to put a different cover on it!

07/5/08 9:18am

lena wrote

this is one of my all time favorite books…

07/14/08 9:32am

sosser wrote

looks like an inspiring book to get lost in for days… gorgeous!

07/21/08 3:53am

Tavelhus wrote

Lovely book!
Maria from Sweden

07/21/08 6:54am

FABIO wrote

I have it. Good!

07/29/08 3:26pm

nick wrote

YqzqJU hi! hice site!

08/4/08 4:24pm

mieke willems wrote

waw, want that book!!!!!!

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