Pure Optical Opulence
24th October 2011 Eyewear fans eagerly await the arrival in bookstores of Eyewear – a Visual History. This lavishly illustrated edition is the creation of New York collector and designer Moss Lipow. As an avowed collector, Lipow searched across the globe to find glasses that spanned the centuries. He has unearthed the fascinating history of a very practical apparatus, which has evolved into a mesmerizing international business – for those needing corrective lenses, as well as the fashionistas who adore glasses. Available in six languages – English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, this book is an eyewear joy. Published by Taschen. Images by kind permission of Taschen. www.taschen.com JG
