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HAY: The Book is a visual monograph about the design brand, published for its 20th anniversary. It covers the company’s history, collaborations and products, with 600 colour images and interviews with five pairs of designers.
At a glance
- A visual history of HAY, published to coincide with the brand’s 20th anniversary.
- Covers the company’s origins, design collaborations and selected products.
- Includes 600 colour images and interviews with five pairs of designers.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The illustrated coverage offers a visual introduction to HAY’s products and design collaborations.
- The interviews provide perspectives from five designer duos named in the listing.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Phaidon Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 22 Sept. 2022 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1838665641 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1838665647 |
| Dimensions | 21.46 x 2.54 x 27.81 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.16 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in HAY, Scandinavian design and the brand’s design collaborations.
- Anyone looking for an illustrated design book with interviews as well as brand history.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical guide to choosing or using furniture and household products.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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The aggregate ratings are strongly favourable overall, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a small one-star share shows that not every response was positive. Ratings alone do not explain what readers liked or disliked. For buyers considering an illustrated design monograph, they offer only a broad impression, not evidence about image reproduction or the book’s coverage in practice.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
It explores HAY’s origins, collaborations and products, including its partnership with Herman Miller and work with designers and other companies.
Does it include photographs or interviews?
The listing describes 600 colour images and interviews with five pairs of designers.
What are the listed format details?
The listing specifies a 240-page, first-edition English-language book from Phaidon Press.
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