"The bubble is officially back in fashion with an effervescent new publication by Phaidon."-- Aesthetica "Inflatable architecture is back in fashion."-- Dezeen " Bubbletecture captures the incredible range of inflatable architecture, fashion, art, and design that has been created over the last several decades."-- Colossal "[A survey] of lively and surreal inflatables in architecture, design, fashion and art. Often ephemeral in nature. and they can be quite tongue-in-cheek, too."-- Artsy "Fantastic air-filled forms - inflatable technology feels revolutionary."-- The Wall Street Journal "Phaidon's book comes at a critical moment: one in which the possibilities for inflatables technology are taking us to innovations we once only dreamt of [.
], but also one in which the material that propelled such technology into popularity - cheap, mass-produced plastic - is being examined for its destructive environmental impact. More sustainable developments of the material hold better promise, however, such as the rise of ETFE panels - deployed powerfully in Grimshaw Architects' Eden Project (1998). Whatever the future of 'bubbletecture', it already has a fascinating history and trajectory."-- Blueprint " Bubbletecture shines a light on how inflatable design has been used in everything from fashion to domesticated goods."-- Hypebeast "[A] comprehensive dive into inflatable objects from over the past two centuries. Compulsively flippable."-- New York Magazine "Meet the hypersaturated, candy-colored. Pocket-sized compendium to all things inflatable.
"-- The Architect's Newspaper " Bubbletecture is a fun-sized book with a bubblegum-pink cover from Phaidon, shows off 200 inflated projects to catch your eye and lift your spirit - from temporary shelters to airy dresses to park benches. Measuring about 5 by 7 inches, the book is great to toss into your carry-on and read during take-off."-- Aspire: Design and Home Magazine "Like tiny houses, these images capture the imagination-everyone's wondered how certain bounce houses or statues were built, and this book gives you a glimpse inside. People will be tickled to see how inflatable pieces have been used to make everything from clothes to furniture."-- Forbes Online " Bubbletecture demonstrates that inflatable design is simply irresistible."-- Architectural West Magazine "For the design geek."-- Family Circle Magazine.