Emil Milan: Midcentury Master

New Emil Milan collector's edition released—only 15 available
over 6 years ago – Fri, Dec 01, 2017 at 09:15:21 AM

We are excited to announce that we are releasing only 15 copies of this rare collector's edition of Emil Milan: Midcentury Master that includes a wood keepsake from Milan's own workshop. (If you are a subscriber to the Emil Milan newsletter then you have already received this information in advance of the general public.)

This collector’s edition is for the true Milan lover and book collector alike. In addition to the limited edition book and wood slip case this version comes with a one-of-a-kind keepsake made out of a piece of wood collected from Emil Milan’s workshop in Thompson, Pennsylvania after his death. The keepsake is laser etched with a quote attributed to Milan. It can be hung on a wall, placed on a shelf, or adorn a desk. It is truly a rare Milan collectable. Order on Kickstarter today before they are gone. http://kck.st/2iyrccA

There are 15 unique pieces of wood from Milan’s workshop. The collector’s edition books will have a special signature plate, hand numbered in an edition of only 15. Purchasers of this collector’s edition will be able to select the piece of wood they want from the 15 available (see photos below). Then, select from a series of Milan’s poignant quotes to be laser etched on its surface. The first person to buy the collector’s edition gets first pick from the wood pieces, and so on. Order fast to get first pick from the pieces of wood. http://kck.st/2iyrccA

The keepsakes come in a variety of hard woods and sizes and are left in the raw state in which they were found in Milan’s workshop. These pieces had been prepared by Milan himself and were waiting in his workshop to be made into spoons or other small items. Milan was frugal with his wood and used every scrap to make into a work of art. We are honoring his frugality by offering these “scraps” as beautiful collectables.

Selections of Emil Milan quotes for laser etching

(Note that some of the wood pieces are smaller and won’t be able to have the longer quotes etched onto them. Other quotes may be available to pick from at the time of final ordering.)

“I believe that each piece I do should be the best that could be done.”

“A sharp tool is a safe tool.”

“You control the tool. The tool does not control you.”

“Don’t make a potato.”

“Make sure that what you make is the best that you can do ... not just what you can get away with simply because others do not know what is good.”

“The more technology progresses, the more the personal touch is needed.”

Pieces of wood to choose from for collector's limited edition

(Photos are shown roughly in proportion to each other and are shown blank before the laser etching of the Milan quote.)

We hope you are as excited about this special collector's edition as we are to offer it to you.

Order today on Kickstarter at http://kck.st/2iyrccA.

Regards,
The Emil Milan Research Team

WE'RE FUNDED—We couldn't have done it without you
over 6 years ago – Fri, Oct 20, 2017 at 12:31:33 PM

Thank you to all that pledged toward the Emil Milan book on Kickstarter. Your show of support helped us get funded in less than 48 hours.

But we've only just begun. While the funding guarantees that those of you who purchased the book will get your copies, we want to spread Milan's story to a larger audience. Please share the Kickstarter with all of your friends: http://kck.st/2xL86la

You can also share on social media by using the links below:

Share on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2gUA5JB

Share on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2hRWOWh

You can be the catalyst that helps Milan's story inspire further generations of artists, curators, collectors, and enthusiasts. Every dollar we raise is critical to ensure the book is distributed to the largest audience possible.

There are only about 90 of the limited edition books left so be sure to share with your friends who might love to own one.

DO YOU HAVE THE FUNDING BUG?

Now that you know how exciting it is to help a project get funded check out this project we supported from the Chicago Design Museum. http://kck.st/2xaHVZ0

What's worth preserving? A book with 50 handwritten letters responding to the question: "What's worth preserving?" We think Emil Milan would like the response from Dave Eggers, the founder of McSweeny's: "It's worth preserving the knowledge that good design comes from good designers. (Not robots)." Act fast, it ends at 5:00PM CDT.

Thanks again for all your support,
The Emil Milan Research Team

Hand stamping of limited edition
over 6 years ago – Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 04:07:48 PM

Thanks to everyone for the early support of the Milan book. We are so encouraged by the response so far.

We have been receiving rave reviews about the book and excitement is building—especially over the limited edition. We will only make 200 of these and less than 100 are left.

One special aspect of the limited edition is that the signature plate will be hand-stamped from a hand-carved linocut, using archival ink. The linocut is a carefully reproduced signature from the bottom of an authentic Emilan wood bird sculpture. This is the closest you will get to an actual signature from the artist.

Act fast to get one of the remaining limited editions and be the one who helps us get over our funding goal.

Many thanks,
The Emil Milan Research Team