This week Marc Newson is in Sydney launching his limited edition TASCHEN book, so we’re giving away some amazing TASCHEN titles in celebration
September 18th, 2012
Considered Australia’s most renowned design export, Newson is now the subject of a limited edition TASCHEN publication: Marc Newson: Works.

Penned by Alison Castle the book is a retrospective that through beautiful images examines the evolution of a design great on his journey from a garage in Sydney’s eastern suburbs to his full-time studio base in Paris, France.
This Friday (21st September 2012) Newson will launch the book at the Art Gallery of NSW in an exclusive and candid discussion with Brook Turner, contributing editor for the Australian Financial Review.
Indesignlive.com are pleased to offer the chance to take home some equally as impressive Taschen titles, displayed below:

“D&AD11. The Best Advertising and Design in the World”

“Product Design in the Sustainable Era”

“Industrial Design A-Z”
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED
To win: purchase your tickets for the the Marc Newson talk here then email a copy of your booking confirmation and your answer to the following question:
“Name 3 international museums showcasing Newson’s work”
Good Luck!
(Winners will be contacted by email and must collect their prizes on the day. Competition only open to indesignlive readers who are attending the Marc Newson: Works, launch on September 21st. Failure to attend will forfeit prize.)
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