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The Good Life: Perceptions of the Ordinary

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The Good Life: Perceptions of the OrdinaryThe Good Life: Perceptions of the Ordinary
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What makes us pause and notice the seemingly mundane? In this collection of photo essays, renowned designer Jasper Morrison explores the hidden narratives behind everyday scenes—a broken flowerpot, twin tables standing side by side, a garden hose coiled around an old car wheel. With a keen eye for detail and a curiosity for the overlooked, Morrison invites us to reflect on the stories these ordinary objects tell, uncovering the beauty and meaning woven into the fabric of everyday life.

Written and designed by Jasper Morrison
Lars Müller Publishers
6 ¾ x 9 in
80 pages, 37 illustrations
Hardcover

Jasper Morrison is a distinguished English product and furniture designer known for his refined, understated aesthetic. He famously believes that “objects should never shout.” He has received the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire), the second-highest honor in the UK after a knighthood or damehood, awarded for his notable contributions to design. He also holds the RDI (Royal Designer for Industry) title, the highest accolade in the UK for excellence across diverse design disciplines, recognizing his influence and impact on contemporary design.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews)

Leo ★★★★★

I usually speed through photo books in an evening, but this one made me sit with each page. The way Morrison frames something as simple as a broken flour sifter or a worn bench really does shift how you see your own kitchen counter.

Timothy ★★★★★

Flipping through this book genuinely slowed me down—I've been noticing the beauty in cracked pavement and forgotten chairs ever since. Morrison’s ability to find narratives in a broken flower pot is exactly the kind of quiet wisdom I didn’t know I needed. It’s the perfect companion for a lazy Sunday

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