From grand bookcases in home libraries to casual stacks artfully arrayed on chairs, this title presents ideas for displaying and arranging your hardcovers, paperbacks, encyclopedias and even valuable first editions to bring warmth, colour and character to a room.
Alex Steinweiss invented the album cover as we know it. In 1940, as Columbia Records' young new art director, he pitched an idea: Why not replace the standard plain brown wrapper with an eye-catching illustration? The book includes Steiweiss' personal recollections and ephemera from an epic career.
Enter a land of tranquil cobbled squares, rustic earthenware, and lavender fields. In this survey of Provencal homes and interiors, discover all of the rural charm that enraptured artists as van Gogh and Picasso. From lavish chateaus to quiet retreats, this edition features insightful captions, enthralling double spreads, and beautiful photography.
Step into some of the most beautiful havens of Tuscany. Grand patrician homes and rural hermitages alike open their doors to reveal Medici pottery, sun-kissed drawing rooms, and colorful tiled floors. With detailed captions and crisp photography, this portfolio presents each home and its interior to paint a gorgeous picture of Tuscan living.
Outdoor Interiors highlights five styles for your garden: 'traditional', 'contemporary', 'playful', 'everyday' and 'minimal' - across different categories (dining, sitting, lounge, cooking and swimming).