Minimum

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Summary: Not quite.....
Review: ANYTHING by phaidon u can get without opening and checking the book. they are the best publishers out there. trust them blindly.. this book is great. great design, it lets out a good vibe. helps get your lifestyle right...

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Summary: Well-done look at minimal architecture and use of space
Review: For anyone interested in what space (not outer-space, but the space we live in) could look like if we'd but show the courage to get rid of trinkets, bric-a-brac, and other clutter, this is the perfect book. And for those who already embrace the simplicity of minimalism, this is a wonderful picture book of great minimalist spaces, and other flowing, graceful geometries. It is not a textbook or text-based lesson on minimalism, but instead a visual guide - nearly every page is a picture of a minimalist scene. The photography and the reproduction are done amazingly well, and the subjects chosen are varied and represent many forms of minimalist thinking/viewing. It's printed on great quality paper with a nice binding and cover. But, I can give it only 4 stars because, as other reviewer mentioned, Pawson adds lots of unnecessary (and unhelpful and inappropriately leading) captioning. The book is a slick little well-made art-piece itself, too.

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Summary: A cute little ol' book
Review: If you can even call it a book. You'll breeze through it in less than a day, but don't let that discourage you. Its fun and interesting. Nice for the ol' coffee table as well.

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Summary: A cute little ol' book
Review: If you can even call it a book. You'll breeze through it in less than a day, but don't let that discourage you. Its fun and interesting. Nice for the ol' coffee table as well.

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Summary: Minimum
Review: it's hard not to talk to much about a book called "minimum". Previous review said exactly what is my only concern about this beautiful idea: words are in excess in that book. You might almost say the book is too big... Why not use Fontana (the painter) (s)words to say it?

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Summary: "minimum" should take it's own advice
Review: the true beauty of Pawson's quiet polemic is his restraint. remaing true to the theme, little text is offered, save a small elaboration for each image included as an appendix. the other refreshing aspect is his control in image selection. little of his work appears, and when it does, he only credits himself in the appendix. i can appreciate this approach to an architecture book. it is obviously not a monograph or end-table book as is Richard Meier Architect. instead, it is a 'this is what i like around me' book. the inclusion of non-architectural images (note the B-2 bomber and a three-prong fork) reinforces the theme of the truly powerful restraint that could exist in all design.

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Summary: Maximum Impact From a Minimum Book?
Review: This Phaidon book is massive in size & it's heavy too. I find it less satisfying to read than John Pawson Works written by Deyan Sudjic but nevertheless, since that Minimum is compiled by the superarchitect himself, we are provided with an insight of different things, which inspired him at his works. This book is dominated by visuals, & some of the pictures were taken by Ezra Stoller (& there's a book specifically dedicated to this great photographer emphasising upon modernist works). Perhaps, a picture tells a million stories but the preface by John Pawson himself is the most effective piece in the whole book. Perhaps, it's fair to comment that the usage of minimalism in architecture has become a cliche now because John Pawson is frustrated that the word is used for the sake of been used when architecture should be dwelved deeper which he has done & endeavouring to continue doing so. Perhaps, not the best featured book about or by the superarchitect but still, it's a book that shouldn't be missed. Recommended.

Rating:
Summary: Maximum Impact From a Minimum Book?
Review: This Phaidon book is massive in size & it's heavy too. I find it less satisfying to read than John Pawson Works written by Deyan Sudjic but nevertheless, since that Minimum is compiled by the superarchitect himself, we are provided with an insight of different things, which inspired him at his works. This book is dominated by visuals, & some of the pictures were taken by Ezra Stoller (& there's a book specifically dedicated to this great photographer emphasising upon modernist works). Perhaps, a picture tells a million stories but the preface by John Pawson himself is the most effective piece in the whole book. Perhaps, it's fair to comment that the usage of minimalism in architecture has become a cliche now because John Pawson is frustrated that the word is used for the sake of been used when architecture should be dwelved deeper which he has done & endeavouring to continue doing so. Perhaps, not the best featured book about or by the superarchitect but still, it's a book that shouldn't be missed. Recommended.