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About the Book

A unique book that presents a wide range of images embodying the idea of reduction to a minimum to achieve clarity and simplicity, an idea which has pervaded in the conception and design of objects and buildings for millennia. The book both embodies and presents a sequence of ideas that have influenced John Pawson and other artists in their search for simplicity.



Table of Contents:
Eleven chapters: Mass, Light, Structure, Ritual, Landscape, Order, Containment, Repetition, Volume, Essence and expression. Eight-page introduction by John Pawson, list of plates, bibliography and index.

About the Author :
John Pawson's work focuses on ways of approaching fundamental problems of space, proportion, light, and materials. Over the years, his many residential and commercial interiors have included homes, art galleries and stores in London, Dublin, New York, Paris, Seoul, and Tokyo, and his subsequent projects have spanned a wide range of scales and building typologies, from stage sets and exhibitions to boats and monasteries.

Review :
"Minimum is a lovely thing to behold." The Independent "Beautiful to look at, Minimum is destined to replace the River Cafe Cook Book as this year's gift for aspiring aesthetes everywhere." Architects' Journal "It is a substantial picture book, with tiny but apt captions floating in space, it is delightful to see that he is still capable of pulling rabbits out of hats... It is filled with the interesting observations of an original mind." Wallpaper "It's about one foot square, glossy, and pure white. It's called Minimum and by the end of this month it will be the must-have accessory for people who believe a sofa is not a seat but art..." Evening Standard "Pawson's apologia is a handsome slab of a volume with a creamy white cover..." The Guardian "essential for those of us drowning in clutter" Harpers & Queen "A fine book about Pawson's brilliant architecture. In itself a wonderful object, Minimum is already a collector's item." Observer "This is one of the most stylish books of the year." Irish Times "A calming and reflective examination that continues to reveal new secrets with each peruse." What's on in Birmingham "a searching discourse on the appeal of minimalism, an exploration of the author's thoughts on architecture, art and life, accompanied by extraordinary photographs to show the power of minimalism. It is well worth reading." Financial Times "Minimum... the outstanding work of the great British architect, John Pawson." Evening Standard "a book I'd most happily welcome as a gift... beautiful." San Francisco Examiner "Use and beauty converge in a unique way... Among books considered as objects, Minimum is a standout." San Francisco Chronicle "full-colour pages on paper stock so sensual it's close to pornographic. Pawson chose superbly. He appoints the right gods to his pantheon." Voice Literary Supplement " - a visual essay of dazzling simplicity - Minimum is an object of simple beauty itself." Irish Homes "A book to inspire its owner to throw out all others, Minimum is a visual essay celebrating simplicity - "


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780714843537
  • Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd
  • Edition: New edition
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 1670 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0714843539
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2006
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 290 mm
  • No of Pages: 272
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 22 mm
  • Width: 250 mm


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