Living Modern: Bringing Modernism Home
These three books together provide a look at 20th-century  modernist design, from accessories to furniture to homes.  Beginning with early modernist design, Hoban covers pre-World  War II, mid-century, pop, and postmodern interior and personal  accessories, such as ceramics, glass, textiles, jewelry, and  graphic design. She emphasizes furniture and includes  information on a selection of designers and design movements.  Ellison, a collector and dealer in Scandinavian and other modern  furnishings, gives a comprehensive view of modern Scandinavian  furniture, with an alphabetical listing of designers that  includes a brief biography, notable designs, and color  photographs of their work. Appendixes include information on  manufacturers and their designers and an international source  guide to this furniture style.  The furniture and accessories displayed in these two books would  be welcome in the houses shown by Weaving and Freedman. The  authors provide a history of the modernist architectural style,  a review of the major architects, and contemporary modernist  houses, concluding with a list of those open to the public. All  three books are recommended for professional, academic, and  large interior design collections, with Hoban's book also  recommended for public libraries.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.