Shock of the Old: Christopher Dresser's Design Revolution
London: Smithsonian / V&A Publications, 2004. Softcover. Blue & silver illus. wraps, 240 pp., many color & BW illus. G+ (Average wear to edges). Item #145371
ISBN: 9780810966604
Issued in conjunction with several 2004 exhibitions showcasing the work of Victorian designer Christopher Dresser (1834-1904). "His is hardly a household name, but his position as the first professional designer for industry has made him one of the most influential figures of the nineteenth century as seen through twenty-first-century eyes. The road to full recogniztion of his importance has been long and slow." (foreword) With seven essays and chapters that devote space to Dresser's life as well as his creations in furnishings, textiles, ceramics, and more. Fascinating.
Price: $20.00