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Charlotte Moss Decorates: The Art of Creating Elegant and Inspired Rooms
Located in valatie, NY
Elle Decor's Vision Award, Moss's design philosophy of "couture living" describes her preference for
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Art Nouveau, Hardcover Photo Illustrated Book-Gabriele Fahr-Becker Author
Located in North Hollywood, CA
color photographs. Title: Art Nouveau Publisher: Gardners Books Binding: Hardcover About the Author
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

Center 21 The Secret Life of Buildings, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Architecture and Design, 2018. 1st Ed softcover. The book "employs the nascent philosophies of speculative
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2010s American Books

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Paper

Go For Broke!, Signed by Arnold Palmer, First Edition in Original DJ, 1973
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Palmer, Arnold, with Furlong, William Barry. Go For Broke! My Philosophy on Winning Golf. New York
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Vintage 1970s Books

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Paper

Dieter Rams The Complete Works
Located in New York City, NY
consumer items. Using his 'ten principles for good design' as a philosophy and practice for improving the
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Dieter Rams The Complete Works
Dieter Rams The Complete Works
H 10.625 in W 8.125 in D 3 in
Joseph GLANVILL. The Vanity of Dogmatizing. FIRST EDITION - 1661 - HIS 1st BOOK!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Reflexions on Peripateticism; and an Apology for Philosophy. PUBLISHER: London: by E. C. for Henry Eversden
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Antique 1660s British Books

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Leather

Alyssa Kapito: Interiors
Located in New York, NY
working in design today. In this beautiful volume, Kapito shares her unique design philosophy and ten of
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Alyssa Kapito: Interiors
Alyssa Kapito: Interiors
H 13.3 in W 10.9 in D 1 in
Metropolitan Museum of Art: the Renaissance in Italy and Spain, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, a revolution in perception and expression occurred in southern Europe. Philosophy and art, which for
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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper

Lewis CARROLL: Sylvie and Bruno & Sylvie and Bruno Concluded; illustr. FIRST Ed.
Located in Middletown, NY
books, the story set in Victorian Britain is a social novel, with its characters discussing various
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

I love it. What is it? The power of instinct in design and branding
Located in New York City, NY
-Cola, and even Metallica. I love it. What is it? showcases Turner Duckworth’s philosophies, learnings
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

Anna Hu: Symphony of Jewels Opus II Book by Janet Zapata with Sarah Davis
Located in New York, NY
. Approaching her art with a distinctly East-meets-West philosophy and aesthetic, she constantly breaks new
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Pliny, Gaius Secundus: HISTORIE OF THE WORLD
Located in Middletown, NY
incomplete. It comprises thirty-seven books dealing with mathematics and physics, geography and astronomy
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Antique Early 17th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

Rose Tarlow Three Houses Book by Rose Tarlow
By Rose Tarlow
Located in New York, NY
international accolades, and her own houses are the embodiment of her design philosophy, exuding charming
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Carl Andre, Things in Their Elements
Located in New York City, NY
shaped his career's development, exploring how each has grown from Andre's philosophies and artistic
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

Carl Andre, Things in Their Elements
Carl Andre, Things in Their Elements
H 11.38 in W 9.88 in D 1 in
Gustav Stickley – Craftsman Homes, Gramercy Hardcover Book 1995
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
movement. Stickley’s design philosophy was a major influence on American Craftsman architecture. This
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1990s American Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

Antique Book, The Insect, Jules Michelet, English, Nature, Reference, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
such works. Combining poetry and philosophy, The Insect is beautifully illustrated by collaborator
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

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Paper

Philip Guston Retrospective by Michael Auping, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
in his late work. They provide insight into Guston's philosophy regarding abstraction, his role
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Petrarch — Phisicke against Fortune
Located in Middletown, NY
, which seeks to instruct on moral philosophy and show how thought and deed can generate happiness on the
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Antique 16th Century English Books

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Leather, Paper

Petrarch — Phisicke against Fortune
Petrarch — Phisicke against Fortune
H 2 in W 7.5 in D 5.63 in
Jacques Callot, French Book by Paulette Choné, 1992
By Jacques Callot
Located in Atlanta, GA
) studied philosophy and history at the University of Nancy (1965-1969.) She was a student of Raymond Ruyer
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1990s French Medieval Books

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Paper

Women And Art Contested Territory by Judy Chicago 1st Ed 1999 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition, a number of the books she has authored have been
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Books

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Paper

Set 5, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Lost Worlds, Middle Ages, Elizab, World
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 5 Books: Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Lost Worlds, Middle Ages, Elizabethan World. New York
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Vintage 1960s American Books

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Paper

Partners in Design
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
in philosophy at Harvard, they set out on a path that would transform the museum world and change the
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

Partners in Design
Partners in Design
H 11 in W 8 in D 1 in
Made to Measure Architecture & Interiors Book by Will Meyer and Gray Davis
Located in New York, NY
their ascent into the upper echelon of American design and share their firm’s philosophy and process
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

1902 The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Located in Bath, GB
', 'Philosophy of Furniture', 'A Chapter on Autography', and more. Plates are printed on on vellum. The plates
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Antique Early 1900s Books

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Paper

DICKENS, Charles (Arthur Rackham). A Christmas Carol. LIMITED SIGNED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
" philosophy to "strike a sledgehammer blow" for the poor, uneducated, and repressed.
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Vintage 1910s Books

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Leather

Jake Arnold: Redefining Comfort
Located in New York, NY
key value of his design philosophy—touchpoints that aim to answer the question of how we define
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Jake Arnold: Redefining Comfort
Jake Arnold: Redefining Comfort
H 12.8 in W 10.5 in D 1.26 in
Reflections of Paradise The Gardens of Fernando Caruncho
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
for over four decades, but his background is in philosophy. His fascination with pre-Socratic Greek
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Irving J. Gill, Architect, California Architecture Hardcover Book, 2006
Located in Philadelphia, PA
architectural and design philosophy. An important addition to the library of any serious scholar or fan of
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Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Books

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Paper

Toulouse Lautrec, French Book by Gerard Durozoi, 1992
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in Atlanta, GA
is a beautiful coffee table art book. About the author: Gérard Durozoi is a professor of philosophy
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1990s French Victorian Books

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Paper

Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol - FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE - 1843
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
's, maintaining "the Carol" philosophy to "strike a sledgehammer blow" for the poor, uneducated, and
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Antique 1840s British Books

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Leather

Leonardo Da Vinci, French Book by Jean-Claude Frere, 1994
By Leonardo da Vinci
Located in Atlanta, GA
: Jean-Claude Frere: Doctor of Philosophy (Paris 4, 1972). - Former professor at the Ecole Pratique des
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1990s French Beaux Arts Books

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Paper

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
country. Upon his return he spent the next five years penning his massive compendium of philosophy and
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Foil

The Perfect Day, 40 Years of Surfer Magazine
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Surfer Magazine Publisher: Chronicle Books Publication Date: 2001 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition
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Late 20th Century Modern Books

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Paper

Renoir
Located in New York City, NY
philosophy was that he painted because it gave him pleasure, and he shares that pleasure with those who see
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

Renoir
Renoir
H 1 in W 10.25 in D 14 in
Visions of Home: Timeless Design, Modern Sensibility
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
team of architects is extending the firm's founding philosophy--expressing both timeless and inventive
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Books

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Paper

Jens Quistgaard: The Sculpting Designer
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
philosophy – that utilitarian, everyday items should function harmoniously – influenced his approach to
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

Jens Quistgaard: The Sculpting Designer
Jens Quistgaard: The Sculpting Designer
H 11.38 in W 8.38 in D 2 in
on Vegetables Modern Recipes for the Home Kitchen
Located in New York City, NY
his food philosophy in the form of 160 approachable recipes for the home cook. On Vegetables elevates
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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Paper

Shrine for Tibet, The Alice S. Kandell Collection Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
beautifully illustrated celebration of this philosophy through Alice Kandell's incredible collection of art
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Early 2000s Tibetan Tibetan Books

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Paper

Wellness Principles: Cooking for a Healthy Life
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
recipes and expert advice beyond the plate. It incorporates traditional and holistic medical philosophies
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

Femmes, Women by Colette Gouvion Large Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
according to Taoist philosophy. She has the rare talent to deal with all subjects relating to love and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Books

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Paper

Yoshihiro Narisawa, Satoyama Cuisine. Gastronomy & Culinary Photography Book
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
his innovative satoyama cuisine and culinary philosophy. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books

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Gold Leaf

Romance and Reason Islamic Transformations of the Classical Past, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
philosopher in Persian poetry and art, and how Islamic medicine, philosophy, and science contended with and
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2010s American Books

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Paper

Pacific Natural at Home
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
personal objects. Interviews discuss each woman’s design philosophy and her ideas for living well at home
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Pacific Natural at Home
Pacific Natural at Home
H 11.3 in W 8.85 in D 1.3 in
Victoria Hagan Interior Portraits
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
. With stunning photography and personal insights into Hagan’s design philosophy, Victoria Hagan
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Victoria Hagan Interior Portraits
Victoria Hagan Interior Portraits
H 13 in W 9.97 in D 1.1 in
Sar The Essence of Indian Design Book
Located in New York City, NY
subcontinent is an amalgamation of peoples, cultures, languages and philosophies. Throughout history Indian
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Sar The Essence of Indian Design Book
Sar The Essence of Indian Design Book
H 10.63 in W 8.13 in D 0.5 in
"Elemental" Book
Located in New York City, NY
, often irreverently, displays Elemental's unique working methods and philosophy. Each project - from
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

"Elemental" Book
"Elemental" Book
H 1 in W 9.5 in D 12.63 in
Victoria Hagan Dream Spaces
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
philosophy on attaining good taste and expressing an attitude through her work. Victoria Hagan: Dream
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Victoria Hagan Dream Spaces
Victoria Hagan Dream Spaces
H 13 in W 9.95 in D 1.1 in
Gio Ponti, First Edition Book
By TASCHEN, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
offering an intimate insight on his life’s work. Materializing Ponti’s core philosophy of modernity, this
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2010s Italian Books

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Paper

Gio Ponti, First Edition Book
Gio Ponti, First Edition Book
H 14.2 in W 14.2 in D 6 in
Tamsin Johnson Spaces for Living
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
this philosophy is tangible in her showroom, where a veneration of European heritage is balanced with
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Tamsin Johnson Spaces for Living
Tamsin Johnson Spaces for Living
H 11.3 in W 9.4 in D 1.2 in
Live Small/Live Modern The Best of Beams at Home
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
fashion and streetwear for over four decades, BEAMS puts collaboration at the core of its philosophy
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

The New Glamour Interiors with Star Quality
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
clients, while sharing his philosophy on design, exploring topics such as creating a vision and keeping
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

The New Glamour Interiors with Star Quality
H 10.29 in W 8.58 in D 1.14 in
London Uprising-Fifty Fashion Designers, One City Book
Located in New York City, NY
of whom open up about their practice and philosophy, and share a wealth of images from their private
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

"Sar The Essence of Indian Design" Book
Located in New York City, NY
subcontinent is an amalgamation of peoples, cultures, languages and philosophies. Throughout history Indian
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

"Sar The Essence of Indian Design" Book
"Sar The Essence of Indian Design" Book
H 1 in W 8.13 in D 10.63 in
Magical Rooms Elements of Interior Design
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
philosophy ""A room should awaken the senses,"" Galli's goal is to cast a spell with her interior designs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

The American Revolution by John Fiske, Later Printing, Two Volumes, 1901
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
philosophy at Harvard, later becoming a Harvard history instructor and assistant librarian from 1872-1879. In
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Antique Early 1900s American Books

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Paper

Le Corbusier Ideas and Forms Book
Located in New York City, NY
individual projects in detail while also linking them to the architect’s philosophy, utopian vision and
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Le Corbusier Ideas and Forms Book
Le Corbusier Ideas and Forms Book
H 12 in W 9.38 in D 1.5 in
Marc Newson Works
By Marc Newson, Alison Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
author: Alison Castle received a BA in philosophy from Columbia University and an MA in photography and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books

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Other

Marc Newson Works
Marc Newson Works
H 17.3 in W 13 in D 3 in
Italian Painted Tole Metal End Table Styled after Historic Literature Books
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly painted tole metal endtable styled after a pile of books in Philosophy and the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival End Tables

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Metal

21st Century Seattral Folding Screen Stained Steel
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
many magazines and books. They have won numerous awards and accolades. Their philosophy was to let the
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Furniture

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Gold, Brass

Coffee Table Made In Teak With Shelf, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
reflect the principles of Scandinavian design philosophy. With a spacious shelf underneath, it offers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

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