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Book Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel

July 8, 2016

Book Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel – This companion to the New York Times bestselling book The Wes Anderson Collection takes readers behind the scenes of the Oscar-winning film The Grand Budapest Hotel with a series of interviews between writer/director Wes Anderson and movie/television critic Matt Zoller Seitz. See also: Book Review: Hôtel Plaza Athénée Learn all about the film’s conception, hear personal anecdotes from the set, and explore the wide variety of sources that inspired the screenplay and imagery—from author Stefan Zweig to filmmaker Ernst Lubitsch to photochrom landscapes of turn-of-the-century Middle Europe. Also inside are interviews with costume designer Milena Canonero, composer Alexandre Desplat, lead actor Ralph Fiennes, production designer Adam Stockhausen, and cinematographer Robert Yeoman; essays by film critics Ali Arikan and Steven Boone, film theorist and historian David Bordwell, music critic Olivia Collette, and style and costume consultant Christopher Laverty; and an introduction by playwright Anne Washburn. Previously unpublished production photos, artwork, and ephemera illustrate each essay and interview. The Wes Anderson Collection: The Grand Budapest Hotel stays true to Seitz’s previous book on Anderson’s first seven feature films,The Wes Anderson Collection, with an artful, meticulous design and playful, original illustrations that capture the spirit of Anderson’s…

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Book Review: A Royal Collection Of Gems And Jewels

July 7, 2016

Book Review: A Royal Collection Of Gems And Jewels – This very special limited edition has been designed like a jewel box for one of the most precious books Assouline has ever published. The clamshell case, constructed of one piece of shaped wood, is covered and lined with velvet and has a magnetic closure. See also: Book Review: Hôtel Plaza Athénée The book in its clamshell are inserted into a box printed blue and gold to reflect the brocade cover, and the carton is lined with foam to prevent shipping damage. A specially dyed ribbon has been embedded in the base of the clamshell to carefully lift the book from its storage. The brocade for the hardcover of this special limited edition is handwoven in India from indigo-colored silk and gold metallic threads, reflecting the traditional Tibetan artistic palette, to create a dynamically rich fabric worthy of a maharaja. This pattern and type of textile has an ancient history, yet the techniques were nearly lost 200 years ago, when the Tibetan region became inaccessible to outsiders due to geopolitical tensions. In the 1930s, a Russian came to Varanasi desiring to re-create these traditional Tibetan brocades. As this type of work is extremely…

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Book Review: Discover Juan Pablo Molyneux Book – At Home

July 6, 2016

Book Review: Discover Juan Pablo Molyneux Book – At Home – With the credo “history and savoir faire working in unison,” Juan Pablo Molyneux creates luxurious interiors the way poets write epics. See also: Book Review: The Luxury Collection – Room With A View Whether in the city, in the countryside, or on an island, every project is an odyssey, the ultimate story of an insatiable traveler, a free and inquiring mind that knows no borders. From a neoclassical French maisonette nesting at the top of a Chicago skyscraper to a Palladian villa on the outskirts of Moscow, Molyneux’s interior designs refer to the past with a twist of the unexpected, combining fantasy and pragmatism. Laure Verchère holds a degree in art history. A former journalist for Elle Décoration, she is currently a luxury lifestyle brand artistic consultant. Verchère’s other titles for Assouline include Renzo Mongiardino: Renaissance Master of Style (2013), and Antiquaires: Paris Flea Markets (2010). See also: Santiago Calatrava Special Edition by Assouline Get Social! You can also find Best Design Books at Pinterest, follow us! Keep following Best Design Books for the lattest book reviews and the most amazing interior design books and magazines! Don’t forget to leave a comment…

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Book Review: Fendi Roma

July 5, 2016

Book Review: Fendi Roma – Founded in 1925 by Edoardo and Adele Fendi with the creation of workshops devoted to leather goods and fur, Fendi is first and foremost a Roman luxury house. Inspired by the architecture, colors, and textures of Rome, Fendi designs are a true product of the city they represent. It is also a family company of strong women—Silvia Venturini Fendi, the creative director for accessories and menswear, belongs to the third generation in the business. And, while remaining faithful to these roots, Fendi is not afraid to look outward: Since 1965, Karl Lagerfeld, now creative director for fur and ready-to-wear, has brought his unique, forward-looking perspective to the brand. With breathtaking photographs of Fendi designs and their inspirations, Fendi Roma celebrates ninety years of family, artistry, and craftsmanship. Get Social! You can also find Best Design Books at Pinterest, follow us! Keep following Best Design Books for the lattest book reviews and the most amazing interior design books and magazines! Don’t forget to leave a comment bellow!

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Book Review: Dolce Vita Style

July 4, 2016

Book Review: Dolce Vita Style – The fantastic creative energy of the 1960s took off with a burst of black and white: La Dolce Vita by Federico Fellini. An instant cult film, it became a great classic of modernity and continues to affect generation after generation, legendary yet always contemporary. You may also like: 10 Free Ebooks with Interior Design Trends Made to Measure by Meyer Davis Architecture and Interiors Dolce Vita Style draws on the history that inspired the film in the theatrical Rome of the 50’s and sums up the innumerable influences that this cult film has had on so many of those in the worlds of movies, popular music, society, life, and fashion. Image by image, this book retraces the astonishing itinerary of a work that is a supreme emblem and a source of inexhaustible style. You may also like: Book Review: The Luxury Collection – Room With A View Book Review: Decorating with Carpets Interior Design Books: Kaleidoscope, Living in Color and Patterns Jean-Pierre Dufreigne is a film critic who is enamored of cinema. He has written eight novels and three essays. ISBN: 9782843237317 7.5 x 11.0 in – 19.5 x 28.0 cm 152 pages |…

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Book Review: Farfetch Curates Art

July 1, 2016

Book Review: Farfetch Curates Art – Farfetch is an innovative online boutique curator that gives shoppers access to over 300 high-end luxury boutiques worldwide. There is no need to go to New York City to shop in Kirna Zabête or to Paris to visit L’Eclaireur; they are accessible any time online through Farfetch.com, changing the way the world perceives boutique shopping. See also: 10 Free Ebooks with Interior Design Trends Farfetch is not only a trailblazer in fashion, it also curates a lifestyle. Farfetch Curates Art is the final installment of the three-part series showcasing expert curators’ recommendations for the hottest trends within each subject. A tightly edited perspective on the current intersection of art and fashion globally—from Los Angeles to São Paulo to Beijing to Istanbul—this volume offers perspectives on contemporary art from Farfetch boutique owners and world-renowned art writers, while retaining a distinctive, fashion-trained viewpoint. You may also like: Book Review: Farfetch Curates Design London-based, Swedish-born Johanna Agerman Ross is the founder and editor in chief of the biannual design magazine and website Disegno. In her career Johanna has edited Icon magazine, contributed to Wallpaper and Wired and consulted for the Design Museum in London. She studied Design History at…

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Book Review: A Touch Of Style

June 21, 2016

Book Review: A Touch Of Style – Carlos Mota is the mastermind behind the amazing photographs seen in top design magazines including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Interior Design. His gifted and educated eye for selecting furniture, textiles, accessories, and art has produced some memorable imagery. You may also like: Santiago Calatrava Special Edition by Assouline Book Review: Hôtel Plaza Athénée Known for adding color and sophistication to the set, often by using elegant flower arrangements, Mota influences the way we see the world’s most extraordinary interiors. Beautifully illustrated, A Touch of Style presents a curated journey through some of these incredible spaces. You may also like: 10 Free Ebooks with Interior Design Trends Book Review: Nomad Deluxe, Wandering With A Purpose Carlos Mota is an independent stylist and Architectural Digest’s current international style editor, and former editor at large for Elle Decor. Mota has styled and produced feature stories for Vanity Fair, New York magazine, and T: The New York Times Magazine to name a few, and has created environments for the production of catalogs and advertising campaigns for Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Estée Lauder, Max Mara, and Pottery Barn, among others. Mota has also organized special events for…

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Book Review: Hôtel Plaza Athénée

June 20, 2016

Book Review: Hôtel Plaza Athénée – Celebrating its first 100 years, Hôtel Plaza Athénée in the elegant heart of Paris is looking ahead to its next century. Following a yearlong renovation, guests are rediscovering the warm, refined surroundings for which the hotel is legendary. Located within one of Paris’s most prestigious districts, the Plaza Athénée remains at the center of fashionable and artistic Parisian life. This stately volume opens the doors of this magnificent place, through previously unpublished documents and interviews with those whose lives have intersected there, recounting the life of a mythical hotel. See also: Book Review: Farfetch Curates Design François Simon was food critic for French newspaper Le Figaro for more than twenty years; he currently hosts the Paris Dernière show on the Paris Première television network. Simon has launched a Web site, simonsays.fr, he regularly contributes to publications including Air France magazine and L’Officiel Homme, and he continues to write books devoted to the art of living well. For Assouline, Simon has also written The Provence of Alain Ducasse (2001), Paris Hotel Stories (2003), Toscane(s) (2004), Jean-Paul Hévin (2007), and Cuisine & Cravings of the Stars (2008). See also: 10 Free Ebooks with Interior Design Trends A stratigrapher,…

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Book Review: The Luxury Collection – Room With A View

June 18, 2016

Book Review: The Luxury Collection – Room With A View – Like a theatrical backdrop, a breathtaking view sets the stage for an uplifting journey of the spirit. Featuring a room or suite in each of The Luxury Collection’s more than ninety-five properties that frames an exceptional panorama, The Luxury Collection Room with a View showcases the world’s most beautiful and inspiring destinations. See also: 10 Free Ebooks with Interior Design Trends Notable tastemakers, including Valentino global brand ambassador Carlos Souza, art director Sofia Sanchez de Betak, and designer Margherita Missoni, reflect on their favorite views and relate their unforgettable travel experiences. From the pristine sands of Aegean Riviera in Bodrum, Turkey, to the bustle of San Francisco to the verdant Sacred Valley of Peru, at the base of Machu Picchu, this volume is a virtual adventure around the world that will leave readers dreaming of their next escape. The Luxury Collection is an ensemble of more than ninety-five of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, each noteworthy for its architecture, art, furnishings, and amenities. Sharing a dedication to immaculate service and comfort, each property has a unique heritage inextricably tied to its destination. Curated for their spirit of diversity and…

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Santiago Calatrava Special Edition by Assouline

June 17, 2016

Santiago Calatrava Special Edition by Assouline – One of the world’s most sought-after architects, Spanish-born Santiago Calatrava is the mastermind behind some of the most magnificent structures around the globe. Inspired by the human body and natural world, his works mimic the shapes and motions of organic entities, at times suggesting flight or spiritual uplift. This exquisite volume not only presents the architect’s most breathtaking masterpieces in architecture and engineering, drawing, and sculpture, but for the first time reveals his humanist spirit and eclectic intellectual curiosity, and allows us to discover his references, influences, and inspirations. From an opera house in his hometown of Valencia, Spain, to the Olympic Sports Complex in Athens, or the famous Turning Torso skyscraper in Sweden, Calatrava’s legacy as one of the foremost figures in contemporary architecture is undeniable. This book includes a catalogue raisonné of all the architectural creations of Santiago Calatrava. This book comes with an exclusive and complimentary Assouline canvas tote bag. See also: 10 Free Ebooks with Interior Design Trends Spanish-born Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz Fisac is an independent art curator and critic as well as an author. Her work has also been featured in publications including The Art Newspaper, The European,…

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10 Free Ebooks with Interior Design Trends

June 16, 2016

10 Free Ebooks with Interior Design Trends – Best Design Books is the greatest tool for decorators, designers, architects and design lovers! To honor that today we present a selection of some great interior design ebooks that you can download for free! 100 Modern Dining Tables 100 modern dining tables is the ultimate source of inspiration for interior designers who are looking for the perfect modern dining table to create a unique dining room set for that special client. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD NOW 100 Dining Room Ideas Here you will find the latest dining room sets by the best interior designers and brands, ranging from dining room tables to dining room buffets. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD NOW See also: Maison Objet Americas Awards and Video Highlights 100 Modern Chairs In this e-book you will find 100 modern chairs from the world’s top brands and designers. Subscribe now and get all you need to know about modern chairs in one click. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD NOW 100 Modern Console Tables Console Tables become a piece of furniture really important to decorate your living room, entryway, even bedrooms. We call it modern console tables because without doubts our selection distinguished from others because of its original shapes, and…

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