Title: The Symbolic Power of Collectible Design
Subtitle: Mapping a Multifaceted Field
Subject Classification:  Arts, Business and Management, Economics and Finance  
BIC Classification: AB, KC, KJ
BISAC Classification: ANT002000, SOC022000, ART000000
Binding: Hardback, eBook
Publication date: 20 Mar 2025
ISBN (Hardback): 978-1-80441-650-1
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-80441-651-8

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Description

The cultural and creative industries include organisations that produce, and exchange goods characterised by a symbolic value, notably higher than their material value and distinguished by what some scholars have defined as 'artistic creativity'. Such goods are typically created or produced as unique specimens or limited series. Collectible design objects are part of this class of goods. The practice of collecting design, which has relatively recently gained prominence, is increasingly widespread. This is demonstrated by a series of circumstances and by parallel evidence emerging from both the market and the contemporary cultural discourse.

This book is the first to investigate the distinct and fascinating field of collectible design. It is an important reference tool and guide for academics, researchers, students, and practitioners in the field, and in other disciplines such as cultural economics and cultural studies.

Biography

Author(s):  Dr. Federica Codignola-Bo is Assistant Professor in Marketing and Management at the Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Department of Economics, Management and Statistics DEMS, Italy.

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