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The Italian Art of Shoemaking

Works of Art in Leather

Cristina Morozzi Giò Martorana

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English
Rizzoli International Publications
01 March 2016
This beautifully illustrated volume takes the reader on a creative and productive odyssey of one of the world's most prestigious shoemakers. An exclusive look inside the world of Moreschi, a name that has long been synonymous with the ideal handmade shoe, which are fashioned individually like a work of art and coveted by celebrities and public figures all over the world.

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Imprint:   Rizzoli International Publications
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 318mm,  Width: 246mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   1.896kg
ISBN:   9780847849086
ISBN 10:   0847849082
Pages:   244
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

"Cristina Morozzi is a design and fashion editor, curator of exhibitions, editor of books, and the former director of Modo magazine. Dubbed the ""lady of Italian design,"" Morozzi is a consultant for numerous design labels. She has taught at Milan's Domus Academy, and at the École Cantonale d'Art in Lausanne."

Reviews for The Italian Art of Shoemaking: Works of Art in Leather

Without a doubt, [this book] offers the reader an education in the art of shoemaking. . . The visuals are beautiful and help the reader to quite literally understand the text without any further explanation; the photos expose the reader to the particular attributes and features of a Moreschi shoe. . . The Italian Art of Shoemaking: Works of Art in Leather is entertaining as well as informative. Recommended. -NY JOURNAL OF BOOKS If you're interested in a deep dive into the culture of one of the world's most distinguished shoemakers, consider The Italian Art of Shoemaking: Works of Art in Leather. It takes readers inside the world of Moreschi shoes, which have long been recognized for their craftsmanship and unique style. . while the brand has designs on the future, including a more recently developed women's line, this volume is a remarkable exploration of the history that made them an institution. -METROSOURCE


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