Great Escapes: New Designs for Home Theaters by Theo Kalomirakis

Steve Castle; Phillip Ennis; Dean R. Koontz

ISBN 10: 0810946564 / ISBN 13: 9780810946569

Published by Harry N. Abrams, 2003

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0810946564I5N00

Synopsis:

Theo Kalomirakis - known as the "father of home theatre" - is a leading creator of custom-designed theatres and one-of-a-kind entertainment environments, acclaimed for their attention to architectural detail. using styles that range from ultra-traditional to cutting-edge contemporary, he scales each project to fit the needs of each client. In addition to design and architecture, he is an expert in acoustics, lighting and the integration of technology into the house, as well as being knowledgeable about the history of theatre architecture. This volume presents nine of his projects, points the way to new ideas for living that incorporate large-scale themed environments and describes the technology that makes this revolution in entertainment possible.

About the Author: Steven Castle is a luxury market expert and the former editor of Robb Report, the world's preeminent voice for luxury living. Prior to joining Robb Report, he was a daily newspaper editor, and he still writes a popular Sunday newspaper column on social issues. He lives in Massachusetts. Dean Koontz is one of America's best-known novelists. Eight of his novels have risen to number one on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list, making him one of only a dozen writers ever to have achieved that milestone. Phillip Ennis is an architectural photographer whose work has appeared in most major architectural and design publications. He was the photographer for Theo Kalomirakis' Private Theaters (Abrams, 1997).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Great Escapes: New Designs for Home Theaters...
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket