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The Art of Italian Shoemaking
Cristina Morozzi
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Description for The Art of Italian Shoemaking
Hardcover. An exclusive look inside the world of Moreschi, one of the world's most prestigious shoemakers. Num Pages: 240 pages, 180 colour and black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DST; AKT; TDPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 305. Weight in Grams: 567.
Moreschi is renowned for its exacting standards and unique style, and for producing each and every pair on-site, from the arrival of the leather to boxing and dispatching to stores. The art of shoemaking is detailed throughout this richly illustrated book. Through conversations with the founder, the artisans' memories, and pictures of dozens of the factory's creations, a story unfolds that confirms the vast heritage of artisan culture that lies behind Italian production. Moreschi shoes have been worn by the likes of Richard Burton, Liam Neeson, Adrien Brody, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Johnny Cash, and also sports stars such as ... Read more
Moreschi is renowned for its exacting standards and unique style, and for producing each and every pair on-site, from the arrival of the leather to boxing and dispatching to stores. The art of shoemaking is detailed throughout this richly illustrated book. Through conversations with the founder, the artisans' memories, and pictures of dozens of the factory's creations, a story unfolds that confirms the vast heritage of artisan culture that lies behind Italian production. Moreschi shoes have been worn by the likes of Richard Burton, Liam Neeson, Adrien Brody, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Johnny Cash, and also sports stars such as ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1882g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780847849086
SKU
V9780847849086
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About Cristina Morozzi
Cristina Morozzi is a design and fashion editor, curator of exhibitions, consultant for numerous design labels, and former director of Modo magazine. She has taught at Milan's Domus Academy and at the Ecole Cantonale d'Art in Lausanne. Her recent books include Altagamma and Damiani: Alchemy of Desire. Gio Martorana is a photographer who has worked for Louis Vuitton, Porsche, and ... Read more
Reviews for The Art of Italian Shoemaking
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 ... Read more