Abstract
Viennese architect-designer Egon Riss (1901–64) is one of the modern movements’s more enigmatic characters: renowned for the characterful Penguin Donkey and Gull he created for Isokon Furniture, but little-known in Britain for his significant contributions to architecture and industry.
Published by the Isokon Gallery, this richly illustrated book for the first time brings together the complete story of Riss’s life: his acclaimed debut in Red Vienna, his wartime displacement to London, and his monumental works for the post-war Scottish coal industry.
Published by the Isokon Gallery, this richly illustrated book for the first time brings together the complete story of Riss’s life: his acclaimed debut in Red Vienna, his wartime displacement to London, and his monumental works for the post-war Scottish coal industry.
| Original language | English (Ireland) |
|---|---|
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Isokon |
| Number of pages | 202 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781738516100 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2026 |
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