Minimum

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A unique book that presents a wide range of images embodying the idea of reduction to a minimum to achieve clarity and simplicity, an idea which has pervaded in the conception and design of objects and buildings for millennia. The book both embodies and presents a sequence of ideas that have influenced John Pawson and other artists in their search for simplicity.

John Pawson is a globally acclaimed architect and designer. He studied at the Architectural Association in London, after an extensive period of world travel. He specializes in innovative interiors and his work ranges from art galleries to domestic interiors and from shops to restaurants. Recent projects include the Calvin Klein store in New York, the Cathay Pacific lounges at Sir Norman Foster’s new Hong Kong airport and a new Cistercian monastery in Bohemia.

‘Minimum is a lovely thing to behold.’ (Independent)

‘Beautiful to look at, Minimum is destined to replace the River Café Cook Book as this year’s gift for aspiring aesthetes everywhere.’ (Architects’ Journal)

‘It is a substantial picture book, with tiny but apt captions floating in space, it is delightful to see that he is still capable of pulling rabbits out of hats…It is filled with the interesting observations of an original mind.’ (Wallpaper*)

‘It’s about one foot square, glossy, and pure white. It’s called Minimum and by the end of this month it will be the must-have accessory for people who believe a sofa is not a seat but art…’ (Evening Standard)

‘Pawson’s apologia is a handsome slab of a volume with a creamy white cover…’ (Guardian)

‘Essential for those of us drowning in clutter’ (Harpers & Queen)

‘A fine book about Pawson’s brilliant architecture. In itself a wonderful object, Minimum is already a collector’s item.’ (Observer)

‘This is one of the most stylish books of the year.’ (Irish Times)

‘A calming and reflective examination that continues to reveal new secrets with each peruse.’ (What’s on in Birmingham)

‘A searching discourse on the appeal of minimalism, an exploration of the author’s thoughts on architecture, art and life, accompanied by extraordinary photographs to show the power of minimalism. It is well worth reading.’ (Financial Times)

‘Minimum…the outstanding work of the great British architect, John Pawson.’ (Evening Standard)

‘A book I’d most happily welcome as a gift…beautiful.’ (San Francisco Examiner)

‘Use and beauty converge in a unique way…Among books considered as objects, Minimum is a standout.’ (San Francisco Chronicle)

‘Full-colour pages on paper stock so sensual it’s close to pornographic. Pawson chose superbly. He appoints the right gods to his pantheon.’ (Voice Literary Supplement)

‘¼ a visual essay of dazzling simplicity ¼ Minimum is an object of simple beauty itself.’ (Irish Homes)

‘A book to inspire its owner to throw out all others, Minimum is a visual essay celebrating simplicity…’ (I.D.)

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