The Art of Clairtone: The Making of a Design Icon, 1958-1971 by Nina Munk, Rachel Gotlieb

Toronto, Ontario: Toronto, ON: McClelleand & Stewart ( M&S ), 2008, 1st edition, First Printing, 2008. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example, in a Near Fine dustjacket, looks new, 171 + 6 pages, photos throughout, ---this copy has been signed and inscribed by Peter Munk "To Garry with thanks and respect Peter Munk", Garry might be Garry Shutlak who is mentioned in the acknowledgements (cannot say for 100% sure though), ---"A fully illustrated, stylish look back at the story behind a Canadian design icon. ---For a decade, in the 1960s, Clairtone Sound Corporation captured the spirit of the times: sophisticated, cosmopolitan, liberated. From its modern oiled-walnut and teak stereos to its minimalist logos and promotional materials, Clairtone produced a powerful and enduring body of design work. ---Founded in 1958 by two young Canadians, Peter Munk and David Gilmour, Clairtone quickly became known for its iconic designs and masterful… Read More

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 2008. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A fully illustrated, stylish look back at the story behind a Canadian design icon. With 250 illustrations, including previously unpublished drawings, rare film stills, confidential memorandums, and original photography,The Art of Clairtone is a candid and in-depth look at the company's skyrocketing success and sensational collapse. Record # 351629