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Edith Heath: Philosophies
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Edith Heath: Philosophies

Collector Grade · A Rarity · Rare
  • Photographer
  • Publisher
    Information Office
  • ISBN
  • Publication Year
    2021
  • Edition
    First edition (Information Office / Berkeley Design Books)
Clothbound with inset ceramic-textured title and turquoise edges English 320 pages 17.5 x 24.5 cm 1.02 kg

Description

Edith Heath: Philosophies serves as the definitive resource on Edith Kiertzner Heath (1911–2005) and the history of Heath Ceramics. Co-published by Information Office and the Environmental Design Archives at UC Berkeley, this monograph emphasizes the philosophical influences of one of the most significant creative forces in post-WWII America. The book departs from traditional corporate narratives to situate Heath as a vital figure in ceramic design history, exploring themes of the environment, feminism, and political collaboration. It features a dynamic historical timeline, a history of glazes, and thirteen chapters by historians and designers who utilized the extensive Heath archives. With over 340 rarely seen photographs, it offers a haptic reading experience that reflects the tactile nature of its subject.