■ Table of contents

02 Intro

08 Letter From C
A word from the publisher

12 Quotes
Philippe Starck’s words that penetrate the essence of objects and phenomena.

14 4 Cities, 4 Homes
From the holiday retreat of Salento in Southern Italy to the trendsetting home of Seoul, the Louis Ghost effortlessly complements any living space?be it classic or modern, urban or natural, luxurious or modest?while still making its presence felt.
Salento, Uli Weber / Photographer
Paris, Sylvie Adigard / Design Journalist
Surrey, Karen Nicol & Peter Clark / Artist
Seoul, Jeewoo Yang / Architect

52 Creator Interview, Philippe Starck
An interview with Philippe Starck, who continuously raises profound questions about humanity, the evolution of technology, and the future through design.

60 Designer, Philippe Starck
The life and philosophy of Philippe Starck, who creates spaces that evoke surprise, sparks conversations with witty designs, and embeds serious beliefs in his creations.

68 Iconic Chair
Louis Ghost, a fusion of Philippe Starck’s classic design, Kartell’s manufacturing expertise, and the groundbreaking idea of using polycarbonate, a material known for its transparency and durability.

74 Starck Network
Philippe Starck’s innovative designs have attracted top furniture brands, leading to global collaborations and the Starck Network.

81 About Kartell
Kartell, which ushered in an era of lightweight, neat, and durable plastic furniture with its leading technology and insight.

88 Special Interview
Kartell CEO Claudio Luti handpicked Philippe Starck to design the company's transparent polycarbonate chairs. Their strong partnership led to the creation of the Louis Ghost, Kartell’s best-selling and most copied chair. At his Milan home, Luti discussed the design with C.

98 Kartell Mission
Kartell’s iconic products embody the company’s three core values: production, design, and material.

104 Digest
The legacy of Kartell, which set new standards for plastic furniture and the values that define ‘Made in Italy’ today.

108 Opinion
Philippe Starck's design as told by Matali Crasset, a leading French designer.

114 Starckpedia
Here is a list of iconic designs by Philippe Starck, who has showcased more than 10,000 items to date, including daily necessities like dental floss and crew quarter modules for the International Space Station, approximately 400 km (about 249 miles) from Earth.

128 Opinion
Jousse Entreprise founder Philippe Jousse, along with curators Matthias Jousse and Guillaume de Casson, experienced firsthand Starck’s concept of “new life” in the 1980s. Through their testimonies, they vividly capture the transformation and vitality of urban culture, the design scene, and the furniture industry.

136 Starck Collectors
Once adorning hotel lobbies, clubs, and cafes, Philippe Starck's works have now found their place in collectors' living rooms and gallery exhibition halls.

146 Opinion
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, acclaimed design critics, introduce the Louis Ghost chair as a prime example of successful structural unification?a key concept in chair design?and call it an iconic piece that rediscovered the incredible potential of plastic in design.

152 Starck in Paris
Hotels and restaurants in Paris designed by Philippe Starck.

168 New Wave
Uchronia and Niceworkshop, presenting designs that stimulate users' creative senses and actions.

174 Chairpunk
Designer Seungbin Yang puts his own twist on the Louis Ghost.

176 Chair Index
My favorite chair

178 Outro