Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Winner - Silver Medal - Nautilus Book Awards. One of the most beautiful books about a designer, ever. SolidSmack In Buckminster Fuller: Poet of Geometry, artist and designer Cole Gerst brings us the illustrated life story of renowned 20th century inventor and utopian visionary, Buckminster Bucky Fuller. Most known for inventing the geodesic dome, Bucky dedicated his life to solving problems for humanity by doing more with less. His ideas continue to influence generations of designers, architects, scientists, and artists working to create a more sustainable planet. This book not only shows how important Fuller was during his lifetime, but how his ideas are even more relevant today than ever."
Synopsis
In Buckminster Fuller: Poet of Geometry author artist and designer Cole Gerst brings us the illustrated life story of renowned 20th century inventor and utopian visionary, Buckminster Fuller. Most known for inventing the geodesic dome, Bucky Fuller dedicated his life to solving problems for humanity by doing more with less. Fuller's ideas continue to influence generations of designers, architects, scientists, and artists working to create a more sustainable planet. This richly written and illustrated biography with over 140 full color images reflects on the importance of Fuller's work during his lifetime and highlights how his ideas are even more relevant today than ever.