Book Release from Assouline Publishing Spring 2003 s2

WORKHOUSE P U B L I C I T Y

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--FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-- BOOK RELEASE FROM ASSOULINE PUBLISHING SPRING 2003

PUBLISHER: ASSOULINE PUBLISHING AUTHOR: BRIDGITTE FITOUSSI PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE/JULY 2003 U.S. LIST PRICE: $18.95 HARDCOVER 61/4 X 8 1/4; 80 PAGES; 40 COLOR AND B/W PHOTOGRAPHS

ASSOULINE EDITIONS: EAMES USA- Assouline Publishing, the illustrated book publishing house behind such cutting-edge titles as Rena Sindi's Be My Guest; Theme Party Savior Faire, Chef Daniel Boulud: Cooking in New York City; Brooke De Ocampo's Bright Young Things, Lee Radziwill's Happy Times, Oscar De La Renta, The T-Shirt book, Hotel Stories, In The Spirit of the Hamptons, The Allure of Women and The Little Black Dress will release a new title Eames by Brigitte Fitoussi. Pioneers of the 1950's and of the optimistic American way of life, Charles and Ray Eames created the greatest modern furniture classics between 1941 and 1978. They designed more than 20 chair models, mostly unique pieces, and developed know-how in the art of sitting. The Plywood Chairs LCW and DCW (1946), the Aluminum Group (1958) and the Lounge Chair (1956) have become true symbols of design that remain references today. Still produced, they inspire the admiration of new generations to convey the generous social ideal of their designers. The wholehearted dedication of Charles and Ray Eames to creating beautiful and top-quality mass-market products, and the joy imparted through their free forms, gave rise to the myth of a human and sensual modernity. A mythical couple, probably one of the most productive and creative of the 20th century. Press requests please contact Aaron Day at [email protected]. For press kit, high-resolution images and book excerpts please visit http://www.workhousepr.com/assouline/eames

BRIDGITTE FITOUSSI is an architect, journalist and curator. She contributes to various magazines and is author of several books dedicated to architecture and style, such as Memphis (Assouline, 1998).

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