Given the character of the merchandise coated, you’d count on this ebook to be made to a sure normal, and it seems that the oldsters at Editions de La Martinière (the publishing home liable for this version) have risen to the event. The ebook is available in a protecting field comprised of the identical foam materials utilized in MB&F packaging, and options an introduction written by Suzanne Wong, Editor-in-Chief of WorldTempus, in addition to contributions all through by William Massena, who labored carefully with MB&F on this challenge to correctly analysis and contextualize every reference.
The announcement of this ebook is an efficient reminder that the bigger world of MB&F extends past watches. The First Fifteen Years is being bought by the M.A.D. Gallery, an offshoot of the watch model that focuses on mechanical artwork gadgets (get it?). The M.A.D. Gallery has bodily places in Geneva, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Dubai, in addition to an online presence the place prospects can order all types of fascinating issues along with MB&F watches. A lot of these gadgets are surprisingly accessible (however you need to rise up fairly early within the morning to snag a Robotoy earlier than they promote out), so it’s all the time value a glance in case you’re desirous about artwork or decor that shares an aesthetic with MB&F’s watches.
MB&F: The First Fifteen Years is offered for pre-order now by the M.A.D. Gallery web site. It’s a restricted version of 1,500 copies, and carries a retail worth of 198 CHF. Supply is anticipated later this summer season. M.A.D. Gallery