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MAGNUSSON GROSSMAN, GRETA - A CAR AND SOME SHORTS. One Architect’s Journey from Sweden to Southern California
Author: Snyderman, Evan & Karin Åberg Wærn eds
Country: Sweden
Language: English
Year Published: 2010
No. of pages: 170
Illustrations: 41 Color Illustrations. 133 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Clothbound
Size: 8 1/2”x 11”
Weight: 3.00
ISBN: 918546080
Biblio/Bio: Index. Bio. Cat. of exh.
Code: 0759
Price: $275.00
The book “A Car and Some Shorts: One Architect’s Journey from Sweden to Southern California,” about Grossman’s life work was recently awarded the “Silver Egg” in Sweden’s Golden Egg Awards, or, Guldägget. The book was written by Andrea Codrington Lippke. Henrik Nygren Design, the firm responsible for the graphics, received the Swedish advertising and graphic design award. A related exhibition was co-curated by R 20th Century’s Evan Snyderman and Karin Aberg Waern. The architect Greta Magnusson’s oevre fits in well with modernism in Scandinavia and California, a blend of the two, in the 1940’s & 1950s with her residences, furniture and light fixture design. Plans and elevations included.
MAGNUSSON GROSSMAN, GRETA: DESIGNER.
Author: Kane, Lily, essay
Country: New York
Language: English
Year Published: 2000
No. of pages: 45
Illustrations: 20 Color Illustrations. 21 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 8 1/2”sq
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 970460805
Biblio/Bio: Cat. of exh. Bio. Bibl.
Code: 4642
Price: $49.50
During her long and prolific career as an industrial designer and ultimately, as an architect, Magnusson Grossman played a particularly important role in Southern California. She designed houses from her native Sweden to Beverly Hills and the Mojave Desert, houses which stirred architectural critics to comment on the freshness of ideas and structural elegance of her designs. This volume examines her designs for Glenn of California and Ralph O. Smith, and features photographs by archival photographer Julius Shulman.
MAKING SWEDISH COUNTRY FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD THINGS.
Author: Keijser, Hans, Lars Sjöberg, R. Willick
Country: Washington
Language: English
Year Published: 1990
No. of pages: 185
Illustrations: 143 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 9 1/2”x 7 1/2”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 881790230
Biblio/Bio: Index.
Code: 5406
Price: $29.50
Nothing could be lovelier than a traditional Swedish table or a decoratively shaped mirror frame. Their balanced forms and simple finish have a timeless elegance that suits both modern and traditional homes. The 35 woodworking projects in this book come directly from Sweden’s past, and the original pieces can be seen in famous Swedish museums. Many of the pieces evoke familiar early American styles, but with a distinctive Swedish touch. The projects include small and easy-to-make things such as a plate rack, child’s stool, tray, and simple cutting boards. Others are larger and more challenging, like the stepladder. Each piece is photographed and every detail is accuarately described. Step-by step instructions and expertly drawn how-to diagrams are given for every project. There are also instructions for traditional Swedish finishing, painting and staining methods.
MAL PÅ STOF (Paint on Fabric).
Author: Lene Egly
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish
Year Published: 1991
No. of pages: 73
Illustrations: 19 Color Illustrations. 99 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 9”x10”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 8777212061
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 2713
Price: $19.50
This book will show you how to decorate fabric and paper with a variety of color types and combinations by painting on the material itself. You can create lovely wall hangings, or decorate pillowcases, tablecloths, handbags, lawnchairs, even vests and kimonos with this technique. The decorated articles look very chic and attractive.
MALING PÅ GLASS (Painting on Glass).
Author: Margrethe Torp and Andreas Knispel
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian
Year Published: 1992
No. of pages: 64
Illustrations: 57 Color Illustrations. 40 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 10 1/2”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 8273843432
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 2340
Price: $24.50
Painting on glass can be an inexpensive way to brighten and beautify ordinary household objects, such as cookie and storage jars, candlestick holders, serving dishes, carafes, glassware, vases and more. This book suggests paints, colors, and brushes, describes such traditional motifs as rosemaling, and shows you how to create contemporary abstract designs with special techniques.