The Style Sourcebook: The Definitive Visual Directory of Fabrics, Wallpapers, Paints, Flooring, Tiles - Hardcover

Miller, Judith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1840007753 ISBN 13: 9781840007756

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley, 2003

Synopsis

Since it was published in 1998, "The Style Sourcebook" has become a valuable guide to professional designers. This updated edition covers a broad range of styles, including gothic, empire, baroque, neo-classical, Victorian, art nouveau, art deco, hi-tech and postmodern. The colour illustrations cover tastes through the ages, illustrating evolutions of trends in styles such as florals, motifs, geometrics and pictorials. Organized chronologically, the book enables the reader to match materials by period or style, tailoring individual elements to suit any tastes. Over 2300 sample are accompanied by purchasing details listing company, design, colour availability, measurements, composition, usage and price range. A comprehensive directory provides contact details worldwide, in addition to a glossary of decorating and design terms.

About this title

About the Author

Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960s while a student at Edinburgh University in Scotland. She has since become one of the world's leading antiques experts in the field. In 1979 she co-founded the international best-seller Miller's Antiques Price Guide and has since written more than 100 books. Judith Miller appears regularly on TV and radio. She is an expert on the BBC's 'Antiques Roadshow' and hosted the BBC TV series 'The House Detectives', ITV's 'Antiques Trail', and Discovery's 'It's Your Bid'. She has appeared on 'The Martha Stewart Show' and CNN. She is a regular lecturer and contributor to numerous newspapers and magazines, including Financial Times, BBC Homes & Antiques and House & Garden. She has lectured extensively, including at the V&A in London and the Smithsonian in Washington.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840007753
• ISBN 13: 9781840007756
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416