Wunderkammer: An Exotic Journey Through Time

Hardback

Main Details

Title Wunderkammer: An Exotic Journey Through Time
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Thijs Demeulemeester
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 241,Width 184
Category/GenreDecorative arts
Furniture design
Professional interior design
ISBN/Barcode 9789401442725
ClassificationsDewey:747
Audience
General
Illustrations 220 colour, 75 b&w

Publishing Details

Publisher Lannoo Publishers
Imprint Lannoo Publishers
Publication Date 27 September 2017
Publication Country Belgium

Description

Wunderkammern are showing up everywhere these days. Design webshops, expos, interior design stores: they all try to bring back the memory of the century-old tradition of Wunderkammer, or 'the Cabinet of Curiosities'. This book is a Wunderkammer in itself, showcasing the most beautiful exotica, which explorers and adventurous merchants brought back from all over the world for rich collectors. Be amazed by beautiful seashells, stuffed animals, sculptured ostrich eggs, botanical drawings, 'dragons' preserved in formaldehyde, and bewildering Indiana Jones-like stories. A fascinating New World presented itself to them, and in this book, you'll see it through their eyes. SELLING POINTS: . With wonderful illustrations in a refreshing, contemporary lay-out, this book is a 'Wunderkammer', a Cabinet of Curiosity, in itself . Brings the world of explorers back to life, inspiring budding collectors . In the same series as Wonders are Collectible 220 colour, 75 b/w