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Ken Adam. The Art of Production Design – Collector’s Edition

Visionary, innovator, and cinematic legend—Sir Ken Adam redefined the look of modern film. From the war room in Dr. Strangelove to the iconic villain lairs of James Bond, Adam's bold, futuristic style left an indelible mark on cinema.

This stunning Collector’s Edition celebrates his extraordinary career with unparalleled access to his creative archive, including original sketches, concept art, and behind-the-scenes photographs from the collection of the Deutsche Kinemathek. Presented in a luxurious large-format volume and hand-signed by Sir Ken Adam, this edition offers a rare window into the imagination of one of film’s most influential production designers.

  • Taschen XL Sized Edition
  • Edition: English, Collector’s Edition of 1,200 numbered copies
  • Signed by: Sir Ken Adam
  • Format: Hardcover bound in iridescent bicolor fabric with tipped-in four-phase lenticular cover
  • Dimensions: 36 x 36 cm
  • Weight: 3.88 kg
  • Pages: 360
  • Includes: Custom engraved acrylic bookstand

A must-have for collectors, design enthusiasts, and film historians alike—this is the ultimate tribute to a creative force who changed the visual language of cinema.

SKU: KM0873

Availability: In Stock

ISBN: 9783836551878

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  • Product Data

    Edition: English (Collector’s Edition of 1,200 numbered copies) Hardcover, Pages: 360
    Dimensions: 36 x 36 cm, ISBN     9783836551878

    Includes: Custom engraved acrylic bookstand

  • Additional Information

    The Man Who Drew the Cold War

    The production designs of the Oscar-winning Sir Ken Adam

    Winner of two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, and the Art Directors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award, and knighted for distinguished services to film, Sir Ken Adam is widely acknowledged as the world’s most influential production designer. This signed Collector’s Edition is realized in collaboration with the Deutsche Kinemathek, which was honored with Adam’s personal archive in 2012, and is illustrated by hundreds of sketches and photographs, many of them never published to this date.
    Whether in the     sprawling extravagance of You Only Live Twice’s volcanic lair, or the unassuming simplicity of the sinister anteroom in Dr. No, Adam’s designs were indispensable to the look and feel of seven of the early James Bond films. In The Ken Adam Archive, his artworks are carefully complimented by a wealth of behind-the-scenes photographs, documents, and archival material on the films, courtesy of EON Productions.
    Not only did Adam craft the space stations, bunkers, and laboratories of 007’s villains, he was responsible for many of his memorable vehicles, as whimsical as they were menacing: from the amphibious Lotus Esprit in The Spy Who Loved Me to Goldfinger’s gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5, the ultimate combination of futuristic weaponry and tongue-in-cheek wit.

    The book also recalls, through a series of illuminating interviews between Adam and author Sir Christopher Frayling, the highs and lows of his     close but tumultuous collaborations with Stanley Kubrick – including the design of the War Room in Dr. Strangelove – alongside many more standout moments from his career. Steven Spielberg called the War Room “the best set in the history of the movies”.
    Accompanied by authoritative essays and introductions from Frayling, who is also Adam’s biographer,     The Ken Adam Archive reflects upon the life and work of the German-British refugee and fighter pilot who would go on to realize a celebrated career in production design, spanning seven decades and over 50 films.
    Collector’s Edition of 1,200 numbered copies, each signed by Sir Ken Adam, with acrylic, engraved bookstand
  • Reviews
    Brett R.,July 26, 2023

    This is a great book as ever from Taschen. A large, quality book with beautiful, glossy photos of Sir Ken's work The large photos enable you to view the images in all their glory. Being a big 007 fan, I am glad to have a book signed by Sir Ken Adam. Pride of place in my book collection. Thank you Taschen.

    Michael C.,May 10, 2024

    A remarkable, impressively constructed celebration of the life and work of production designer Ken Adam (father of the famous War Room in Dr. Strangelove). Superb binding makes it possible to open the book widely without worrying about damaging the book. Everything Taschen produces is of extraordinary quality and this is no exception. Between this and Taschen's Stanley Kubrick's The Shining set, the last 12 months have been a breathless time for film and Kubrick fans. I am amazed and grateful that Taschen believes these artists are worth the precision, time and investment that goes into producing such incredible volumes. Thank you, Taschen!

    Steven H.,August 29, 2024

    A wonderful collection of the work of a extremely talented and innovative film production designer. It should be in the collection of anyone interested in motion picture art direction

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