Simon Pearce

Design for Living

By: Glenn Suokko, Simon Pearce (Foreword by), Margaret Downes (Contribution by), John Sherman (Photographer)

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Hardcover | 1 October 2016

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288 Pages

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28.96 x 23.62 x 3.3

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The first comprehensive book on the work of the world-renowned pioneer of hand-blown glassware, Simon Pearce, whose iconic works have captivated design lovers for four decades. An essential book for fans of artisanal glassware and collectors.

This volume showcases the simple yet sophisticated designs of Simon Pearce, one of the most influential glassware makers in the world. It features his iconic utilitarian objects in glass, both single objects and in displays, along with the work of legendary and contemporary potters, craftsman, and artists who have inspired him.

About the Author

World-renowned glassmaker Simon Pearce is a manufacturer of high-quality, elegant glassware with distinctive simplicity. Pearce opened his glass business in Ireland in 1971, and relocated to Quechee, Vermont, in 1980, adding the popular Simon Pearce Restaurant and stores. Glenn Suokko is the founder of "Suokko Art + Design" and is also a photographer. He published "Pastoral," coauthored with Simon and Pia Pearce "A Way of Living," and was a creative director for Simon Pearce, Ltd.

Margaret Downes helped establish Ireland s Kilkenny Design Workshops in the late 1960s.

Industry Reviews

"What You Don't Know About Legendary Glassmaker Simon Pearce: A new book shares how the talent became the design icon he is today"
—ArchitecturalDigest.com

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