Living with Books - Hardcover

Dominique Dupuich; Roland Beaufre

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500515433 ISBN 13: 9780500515433

Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2010

Synopsis

This book takes us on a tour around the home libraries of some of the top names in the worlds of art, design and fashion. Lavish, specially taken photographs of each library, accompanied by descriptive commentary, provide an excellent reference for anyone seeking design ideas. Among the libraries owners are Philippe Starck, Terence Conran, Ron Arad, Manolo Blahník, Paul Smith, Gilbert & George, Annette Messager, Sonia Rykiel, Kenzo and Pierre & Gilles. Here is a world of inventive ways to showcase books at their best, as objects of beauty and fascination for all.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This book takes us on a guided tour of the libraries of some passionate readers, discovering how they fit their love of books into their homes and lives. Artists, interior stylists, graphic designers, fashion designers, writers, collectors, journalists and business people: all have different ways of dealing with books as a design challenge. Discover how they built up the libraries of their dreams and explore the many ways of striking a balance between style and practicality, modern trends and classic styling, strict organization and carefree clutter. The lavish illustrations show how the right combination of shelving, lighting and accessories can be brought together with a dash of imagination to create a truly unique interior. Here is a world of inventive ways to showcase books at their best, as objects of beauty and fascination for all.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500515433
• ISBN 13: 9780500515433
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192