The first collection of essays by the Japanese master of product design, Sori Yanagi. A selection of works from 1949. English translation edition. Soft cover.

One of the most influential designers in the world who played a role in Japanese modern design in post-war Japan.

From creating Olympic cauldrons to designing automobiles, pedestrian overpasses, and furniture, Sori Yanagi has a knack for crafting simple yet stunningly practical products. You can find his celebrated creations on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Louvre Museum in Paris.