Charlotte and Peter Fiell are internationally renowned authorities on the history, theory and criticism of design and have written over 60 books on the subject, many of which have gone on to become bestsellers.
They have also penned numerous articles and reviews, lectured widely, guest taught courses and consulted to manufacturing companies, museums, salerooms and major private collectors around the world. In addition, the Fiells assist designers, design studios, designer’s estates and design-led companies in managing their design legacies, and also work as editorial and publishing consultants.
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"Ultimate Collector Cars" (Taschen)
"This stunning tome deserves to be read on a throne, not a sofa...Ultimate Collector Cars is the most captivating, current, and comprehensive source for the most desirable cars to ever roam the earth...a must-own for anyone interested in the historical significance of the world's greatest cars."
Road & Track
"As we enter the new age of the automobile, this informative and beautifully illustrated book is a timely love note to the motor car."
Forbes
"These two volumes are extremely impressive...Never before have I enjoyed such a perfectly and thrillingly staged 'total immersion' as here, when immersing myself in the fascinatiing world of rare collector cars."
Culturmag.de
“A most impressive anthology of collector cars… an utterly incomparable assembly of vintage cars that are, in every respect, the best of the very best.”
RM Sotheby's
Ferrari 250 Europa, 1953.
“Essentially, this book means you’ll never need another one about cars.”
Hypebeast.com
“The kind of coffee table book that people don’t have to feign interest in.”
Esquire.com
“This double-volume, definitive history of collector cars is one of a kind.”
The Times
“A masterpiece… Exceptionally beautiful printing… Beautiful photography but also lots of info about the car… You take a trip around the world with these books on your table… TASCHEN together with editors and authors Charlotte & Peter Fiell prove to be a perfect match.”
wheels-and-things.com
The stories behind 100 of the world's most covetable cars...Settling for nothing less than the very best of the best, and presenting each model with stunning imagery taken by the world’s leading car photographers alongside rare archival treasures.
A true connoisseur’s volume, "Ultimate Collector Cars" curates 100 of the most coveted and spectacular cars of all time, from the landmark 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 40 hp to the radically designed 2020 McLaren Speedtail.
With a foreword by Rob Myers, and interviews with Frederick Simeone, The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, Sandra Button, John Collins, and Shelby Myers.
UPCOMING AUTUMN 2021 TITLE
"Essensualism – Shang Xia and The Craft Spirit of Chinese Design" (Laurence King / Quercus)
"Shang Xia is a philosophy….it is the philosophy of two opposing forces and reflects the beauty of contrast." Jiang Qiong Er
LATEST UPDATES:
"Women in Design – From Aino Aalto to Eva Zeisel" selected by the BBC as one of the "Ten Best Fashion and Design Books of 2019"
This title was also selected by the Library Journal as one of the "Can't Miss Print Titles for Best Reference Category, 2019"
'Lavishly illustrated coffee-table books on design aren’t usually associated with meaty introductions with a serious political bent. However, a new book from mother and daughter architecture and design-writing duo Charlotte and Clementine Fiell is just that'
The Irish Times
'A fascinating new book on the female voice in the history of design.'
Forbes
'A beautifully produced book which uncovers an alternative female history of design'
Creativeboom
'There have been a number of titles released in recent years, yet this latest from prolific design author Charlotte Fiell and her daughter Clementine promises to be the most comprehensive and international, and comes from a position of authority as well as passion.'
It's Nice That
Plus here is Dezeen's review – "Five female trailblazers who changed the field of design":
https://www.dezeen.com/2019/11/18/five-women-in-designers-book-roundup/
And another super exciting book that has just launched:
'Contemporary Chinese Furniture Design' recently published by Laurence King
'The first definitive book on contemporary Chinese furniture.' China.org.cn
'A rich source for anyone interested in the form, function and fluidity of furniture design.' World of Interiors
'Chinese furniture design is looking back to its cultural roots and reinvigorating past techniques, materials and forms...Since the mid-1990s a definable movement in contemporary Chinese furniture design has been growing... the authors introduce the work and ideas of the leading protagonists of what has become known as "New Chinese Design".' Dezeen
Also recently released...a Chinese edition of "Modern Scandinavian Design"
Interested in design thinking, then here is a book about design's big ideas.
To read more about this project:
https://www.dezeen.com/2019/05/10/design-thinking-opinion-charlotte-fiell-peter-fiell/
"Offering a concise history of design, this book pulls together innovative and influential ideas that underpin its evolution. From key 19th and 20th century movements to the impact of digitalisation, this compendium explores the past, present and future of material culture." Aesthetica.com
Other Links:
Want the inside track on what's happening in Chinese design, then listen to Charlotte and Zheng "Jack" Qu talking about the new wave of creativity in Chinese furniture with Mary Portas on BBC Radio 4
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0008y4b
Worried about the impact of plastics on our beautiful planet. Then check out Charlotte's views on National Geographic's 'The Story of Plastic'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3MkWmHArrU&app=desktop
Love chairs? Then check out Peter's talk on 'The Drive for Structural Unification in Chair Design'
