| Buckminster Fuller: Poet of Geometry Contributor(s): Gerst, Cole (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0615873448 ISBN-13: 9780615873442 Publisher: Overcup Press OUR PRICE: $36.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | History - Contemporary (1945 -) - Design | History & Criticism - Biography & Autobiography | Artists, Architects, Photographers |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 10.01" W x 8.88" (1.98 lbs) 143 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Winner - Silver Medal - Nautilus Book Awards. "One of the most beautiful books about a designer, ever." -- SolidSmack In Buckminster Fuller: Poet of Geometry, artist and designer Cole Gerst brings us the illustrated life story of renowned 20th century inventor and utopian visionary, Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller. Most known for inventing the geodesic dome, Bucky dedicated his life to solving problems for humanity by "doing more with less." His ideas continue to influence generations of designers, architects, scientists, and artists working to create a more sustainable planet. This book not only shows how important Fuller was during his lifetime, but how his ideas are even more relevant today than ever. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gerst, Cole: - Cole Gerst is a multidisciplinary creative living in Portland, Oregon. He runs an independent design agency, Option-G, which provides branding, design, illustration, and animation for a variety of clients worldwide. Gerst has won awards for his design and illustration work from Communication Arts, Print Magazine, American Corporate Identity, and How Magazine. His paintings have been nominated for the National Resources Defense Council Arts Prize and his company, Option-G, has been nominated for and won multiple design and animation awards. |