Less is a Bore: Reflections on Memphis Occasional Papers boarding the Trans-Siberian Railway

boarding the Trans-Siberian Railway

Published by TBW Books (Oakland)

Thanks to Spector Books (Leipzig)

but can circulate and still be found

New York (2009)

Less is a Bore: Reflections on Memphis Occasional Papers boarding the Trans-Siberian RailwayEnamoured of decorative ornament, posing a challenge to modernism, and drawing inspiration from the realm of architecture, the provocative designs of the Italian group Memphis (1981 1988), founded by architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, caused something of a stir in the 1980s. Less is a Bore: Reflections on Memphis contextualises the creative universe of the designers in relation to the works of international artists Raymond Barion, Eva Berendes,