A candid and comprehensive overview of the work of a modern design master.
One of Italy’s most prolific designers in any field, Paolo Martin is a name perhaps best known to automotive aficionados. The visionary behind some of the most important cars of the 1960s and ’70s—such as the Fiat 130 Coupé, the Lancia Beta Montecarlo, and the Ferrari Modulo—he is also responsible for numerous pioneering motorcycles, scooters, boats, and even industrial and household products like typewriters. In Paolo Martin: Visions in Design, this influential designer speaks candidly about his life, work, and philosophy over the last half-century. Marking the first time a single volume has encompassed all of Martin’s work across a range of fields, this book is sure to be treasured by fans of intelligent and elegant design.
One of Italy’s most prolific designers in any field, Paolo Martin is a name perhaps best known to automotive aficionados. The visionary behind some of the most important cars of the 1960s and ’70s—such as the Fiat 130 Coupé, the Lancia Beta Montecarlo, and the Ferrari Modulo—he is also responsible for numerous pioneering motorcycles, scooters, boats, and even industrial and household products like typewriters. In Paolo Martin: Visions in Design, this influential designer speaks candidly about his life, work, and philosophy over the last half-century. Marking the first time a single volume has encompassed all of Martin’s work across a range of fields, this book is sure to be treasured by fans of intelligent and elegant design.
304 pages | 398 color plates, 67 halftones, 702 line drawings | 8 1/2 x 12 | © 2022
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