Inside New York: Discovering the Classic Interiors of New York (Inside Series) - Softcover

Friedman, Joe

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9780714837581: Inside New York: Discovering the Classic Interiors of New York (Inside Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 071483758X ISBN 13: 9780714837581

Publisher: Phaidon Press, 1998

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New York's architecture indisputably contributes to the city's unique sense of excitement at any time of day or night. While many are familiar with the city's energetic facades and canyon-like streets, fewer people are familiar with the wonders of its interior architecture and design.

This book is a magnificent revelation of the works of artists, designers and craftsmen who have created such marvellous interiors. The work ranges from the grand illusions of muralists, to the pomp of Grecian columns or the streamlined detailing of Art Deco lobbies. All of these extraordinary spaces are described by the author and captured with care and artistry by the photographer. Many have surprising histories, often associated with some of the city's greatest characters.

Inside New York takes the reader through all the boroughs to cover all the significant periods of interior design - from Romanesque to Renaissance, and from Moorish to Modernist. Shops and hotels, exotic clubs and civic buildings are depicted with a delicate aesthetic awareness. This book is a delightful insight into the unexpected interiors of one of the world's most fascinating cities.

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Review:

'If interior design porn like Wallpaper rings your bells, those canny souls at Phaidon Press have come up with some seriously horny stuff for your coffee table this summer. They are releasing their draw-droppingly gorgeous Inside...series in luxury paperback.' (Attitude)

'A set of stunningly illustrated books celebrates the best of interior design through the ages. The Inside series does not contain any prehistoric art, but its beautiful photographs capture manmade interiors over 2000 years.' (Yorkshire Evening Press)

'Go get the book to go with your T-shirt.' (FX)

'This series throws back the covers to reveal Western interiors that have been languishing in the shadows...they capture the personality of each city.' (The Good Book Guide)

'An armchair architectural adventure...Readers will find examples of all periods of interior design photographed by Richard Berenholtz and described eloquently by Joe Friedman...this intriguing book. From an extraordinary Art Deco church to the stately grandeur of the New York Public library, Inside New York is a fitting testament to some of the most exquisite interiors in the world.' (Inside Fairfield County)

About the Author:

Joe Friedman is an architectural historian and consultant, specializing in the restoration of historic interiors. He has worked on a variety of projects, including Spencer House in London and the villa of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Paris. He is also author of Inside London, Inside Barcelona, Inside Paris and Inside Rome in this elegant Phaidon series.

Richard Berenholtz spent a decade as an architectural designer with major New York firms before beginning a full-time career as a professional photographer. He is renowned for his photography of the buildings of Manhattan and his work has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Time and American Photographer. His outstanding book, Manhattan Architecture, was published in 1988.

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