{"product_id":"karel-martens-unbound","title":"Karel Martens: Unbound","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe definitive monograph on a master of systematic beauty. Karel Martens transforms the mundane – stamps, signage, typography – into moments of unexpected poetry through methodical experimentation and rigorous play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis is design thinking made visible: decades of exploration distilled into one essential volume commemorating his first solo exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. Not just a retrospective, but a handbook for seeing differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe open binding is intentional – pages that breathe, spreads that lie completely flat, construction made beautifully visible. This book is itself a design object, demonstrating Martens' philosophy of structure without constraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFeaturing works from the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam collection alongside rare studio pieces. Each page reveals Martens' singular ability to find infinite possibility within self-imposed constraints – the hallmark of truly disciplined creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003ePerfect for the studio bookshelf, but equally compelling on the coffee table. A book that rewards both casual browsing and deep study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e256 pages, full color throughout. English text. Roma Publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eKarel Martens (b. 1939): the designer's designer. Co-founder of Werkplaats Typografie, educator at Yale, pioneer of systematic experimentation. From postage stamps to building signage, his work spans decades of disciplined exploration. His signature monoprints – geometric experiments with paper and ink – have become legendary among those who understand that constraints breed innovation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wms\u0026Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50203960148274,"sku":"GDB-KarelMartens-Unbound","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1384\/2854\/files\/Karel_Martens_UNBOUND_cover.jpg?v=1755897190","url":"https:\/\/wmscoshop.com\/products\/karel-martens-unbound","provider":"Wms\u0026Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}