DECORATIVE ARTS OF SWEDEN, THE.

Author: Plath, Iona
Country: New York
Code: 3503
Language: English
Year Published: 1966
No. of pages: 248
Illustrations: 47 Color Illustrations. 516 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11”x 8”
Weight: 2.00

Price: 55.00

In a brief introduction, Plath’s informative text relates the cultural history of Sweden and the varying traditions of its provinces. Successive chapters each take up a different craft medium: textiles, ceramics, metals, glass, wood, and wall paintings. In captions and text, the uses of hundreds of household articles are described, with details on their manufacture and local customs, if any, associated with them.

DENMARK SPECIAL Denmark in the 21st Century.

Author: Bjerregaard, Kirsten ed
Country: Denmark
Code: 5193
Language: English/Japanese
Year Published: 1997
No. of pages: 140
Illustrations: 377 Color Illustrations. 3 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 13”x 9”
Weight: 2.00

Price: 29.50

This beautifully illustrated and up-to-date annual is mainly focussing on the Danish presence in Japan, whether it be a H.C. Andersen Park, Tivoli in Japan, Danish furniture and interior design and a colorful and desrciptive overview of Danish industry, food, environment and energy, social welfare and lifestyle. Japan in Denmark and the connection with Tokai University and educational system create closer ties between the two countries. Includes index of companies..0

DENMARK SPECIAL Design Film Theatre Music Literature.

Author: Bjerregaard, Kirsten ed
Country: Denmark
Code: 5194
Language: English/ French
Year Published: 2002
No. of pages: 32
Illustrations: 101 Color Illustrations. 6 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 13”x 9”
Weight: 1.00

Price: 19.50

This issue celebrates the various arenas in which Denmark has gained international respect, such as architecture, the applied arts including furniture design and industrial design, lifestyle, high technology, urban culture, health & welfare, and energy & environment. Richly illustrated color throughout, with beautiful photography of buildings, products, interiors, furniture, fabrics, china, toys, etc.

DENMARK SPECIAL FOOD & DESIGN.

Author: Bjerregaard, Birgitte ed.
Country: Denmark
Code: 6519
Language: English / French / Danish
Year Published: 2010
No. of pages: 48
Illustrations: richly illustrated Color Illustrations.
Size: 12 1/2”x9 1/2”
Weight: 1.00

Price: 24.50

A culinary revolution highlighting local foods and combating uniformity has been enhancing the Taste of Denmark over the past decade. The perspectives of this trend are useful to everyone - in private households and catering kitchens alike. Nordic chefs use delicious tastes and environmental sustainability to combat unwholesome foods and obesity. At the same time, Danish designers continue to produce and develop furniture, tables and utensils which make any meal a holistic experience. Learn more about new Nordic Cuisine and be inspired by the ingredients, produce, restaurants and quality design for your dining experience. FOOD & DESIGN is a visual appetizer for what's cooking in Denmark right now.

DENMARK SPECIAL No. 4.

Author: Kirsten Bjerregaard, ed
Country: Denmark
Code: 1713
Language: Danish/ English/ Spanish/ French
Year Published: 1993 & 95
No. of pages: 155
Illustrations: 492 Color Illustrations. 59 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 13”x 9 1/2”
Weight: 2.00

Price: 26.50

This especially striking edition focuses on infrastructure, environment and design, as well as on Danish cultural policy and the organization of the Danish social services. Gorgeous color photographs depict examples of furniture and technological design, contemporary glass, textiles, contemporary industrial and residential architecture, agriculture, ship-building, historical architecture, and much more. Craftspeople/ designers included among many are Hans Wegner, Tchai Munch, Anja Kjær, Nanna Ditzel, Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen, Erik Magnussen and Bernt. The cover is the beautiful abstract expressionistic ceiling in the new addition to the Royal Library in Copenhagen by Per Kirkeby.