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Product Identifiers

PublisherRizzoli International Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-100847844994

ISBN-139780847844999

eBay Product ID (ePID)202632600

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicHistory & Criticism, Industrial Design / General, Popular Culture, Product, Electrical, Design, Technology & Engineering, Antiques & Collectibles

AuthorChip Kidd

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Length8.8 In.

Item Height1.2 In.

Item Width11.9 In.

Item Weight61.7 Oz

Additional Product Features

LCCN2014-949688

Book TitleSony Design : Making Modern

Dewey Decimal621.381

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisAn impressive book dedicated to the innovative designs of Sony, a trailblazer in personal electronics and pioneer of the legendary and highly successful WALKMAN(R), Handycam(R), and other portable electronics. Emerging from the ashes of the Second World War, Sony Corporation pioneered the miniaturization of electronics and created some of the most innovative technologies of the postwar period. Following the model of one of its founders, Masaru Ibuka established Sony with the goal of doing what had never been done before. Beginning with the TR-63 from 1957, the world's first truly pocket-sized transistor radio, Sony launched the consumer microelectronics industry and gave rise to some of the most memorable products that transformed the way billions of people consume media. Notable for their ease of use, Sony's products embody the utility of good design and have themselves become objects of desire. This book beautifully catalogs their vast achievements in design and impact on global culture for almost seventy years. In-depth case studies from Sony's archives on the development of the WALKMAN, the Handycam, the flat-screen TV, and the PlayStation make this the definitive history of Sony design. Through Sony's relentless pursuit of innovation, this book is a tribute to the passion that continues to live on in their products today. With a stunning cover and interior design inspired by some of the most memorable Sony products, this book is a must-have for design and technology enthusiasts., Unlike prior biography and business-focused books on SONY, this is the first illustrated book devoted to the design innovations of the world-recognized brand. Never-before-published prototypes and design concepts make this book the ultimate insider's guide for design enthusiasts, providing readers with another elucidating example of the crucial role design plays in our everyday lives. This is the first book to document over sixty years of innovative designs by Sony, the first trailblazer in personal electronics and pioneer of the legendary and highly successful WALKMAN, Handycam, Cyber-shot, and VAIO brands, among other leading SONY products.

Publication Year2015

FormatHardcover

Reviews"[ Sony Design ] celebrat[es] nearly 60 years of design by the Tokyo-based company. . . . by Deyan Sudjic, Chip Kidd and Ian Luna [we] aren't even talking about your average Joes. Deyan Sudjic is the Director of the Design Museum in London. Ian Luna is a popular New York-based architecture writer, while Chip Kidd is a well known designer." - DualShockers.com

Dewey Edition23

LC Classification NumberTK7870

Number of Pages280 pages