M to M of M/M (Paris) Vol. 1

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The definitive monograph on one of Europe's most influential creative partnerships, M/M (Paris, to mark their 20th anniversary

Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak formed their studio, M/M (Paris), in 1992. Since then, it has become one of this generation's most distinctive and influential voices in graphic design.

Originally working for small independent music labels, M/M soon caught the attention of the fashion world, and later developed long-term collaborations with a rich array of iconic artists, art directors and musical artists - most notably, Bjrk and Madonna. They have also produced unexpected three-dimensional designs for the stage, restaurants and perfume.

Designed by London's Graphic Thought Facility, this alphabetically organized book 'starts' in the middle with the letter 'M', presenting projects and interviews with the designers and key collaborators, including Pierre Huyghe, Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, Philippe Parreno and Nicolas Bourriaud. Presenting the complete range of M/M's work for the very first time, it offers rich insight into how they have created one of the most original and unified visual languages of our times.

Reviews

'A glorious monograph showcasing 20 years of work unusual and deeply engaging ' - Another Mag
'If there was one design studio still ripe to be done it would probably be M/M (Paris). And done they have been in Emily Kings M to M of M/M (Paris), published by Thames & Hudson and resplendent with more that 1,000 images' - Creative Review
'Combines insightful interviews with a whole host of jaw-dropping imagery one of the most significant design publications of the past twelve months' - Its Nice That Annual 2013
'The various interviews in these pages show how deeply they have influenced not only me, but also their many collaborators' - Hans Ulrich Obrist
'One of the reasons we work so well together is that we dont sit down with bullet points and put down a master plan. Its like the total opposite' - Bjork
'Their world is like a labyrinth, and theres always a new path. You dont know where youre going, but it takes you to another world' - Nicolas Ghesquire
'There is authorship and a strong political stance behind their work with signs, and that is what Im interested in' - Pierre Huyghe

Author Bio

Emily King is a graphic design historian and curator who has written widely on design-related subjects. She lives in London.