Never Leave Well Enough Alone
By Raymond Loewy
Published by The John Hopkins University Press: Baltimore 2002
"First published in 1951 and reissued in this elegant 2002 Johns Hopkins edition, Never Leave Well Enough Alone is the celebrated autobiography of Raymond Loewy — the visionary designer whose sleek, streamlined creations shaped 20th-century modern life. From the Lucky Strike cigarette pack to the Coca-Cola bottle, Studebaker cars, Greyhound buses, and the Air Force One livery, Loewy's touch defined an era of American innovation and style. Written with wit and precision, the book offers a firsthand account of his design philosophy, relentless perfectionism, and the rise of industrial design as both an art form and a commercial force.
This edition includes a new introduction by historian Glenn Porter, situating Loewy's achievements within the broader context of modern American enterprise and consumer culture. Printed on acid-free paper and preserving the author's original typographic design, it stands as both a design object and a historical document. A must-have for collectors of design literature, admirers of modernist aesthetics, and readers interested in the intersection of creativity, commerce, and visual identity in the 20th century."
Light wear to dustjacket. No inscriptions. Pages clean and well presented. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
