2024 the best coffee shops in nyc review
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Design authority Wendy Moonan takes the reader on a tour of some of New York City's finest residential rooms--past and present.
The selection of interiors is about the "wow" factor--New York residential spaces that elicit gasps of pleasure and surprise when first seen. Some are very grand, others sparingly modern or eclectic. All are exceptional and, Moonan promises, unforgettable. Groundbreaking rooms include Brooke Astor's elegant library by Albert Hadley; Gloria Vanderbilt's sublime patchwork bedroom; Donald Judd's dramatically spare art-filled loft; Adolfo's opulent and magnificently red entrance hall; a Peter Marino-designed penthouse with sweeping midtown views; and Jamie Drake's stunning dining room for the mayor's residence, Gracie Mansion. Other illustrious interior designers and architects represented in the book include Mario Buatta, Robert Couturier, Albert Hadley, Denning & Fourcade, Mark Hampton, Philip Johnson, Charlotte Moss, Thomas O'Brien, Paul Rudolph, Bunny Williams, and Steven Gambrel.
New York is the epicenter of interior-design innovations. Residents embrace myriad styles--from pure period historicism to bracing modernity. Moonan investigates the city's best residential spaces and presents them here, a book for the libraries of design lovers and professionals in the field.
ASIN : 0847846350
Publisher : Rizzoli; Illustrated edition (October 23, 2018)
Language : English
Hardcover : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780847846351
ISBN-13 : 978-0847846351
Item Weight : 6.35 pounds
Dimensions : 10.11 x 1.65 x 12.25 inches
Reviewer: Tracy Thompson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Manhattan interior design: a master tour
Review: If you have ever wondered what you could do with your home had you money enough and access to top notch designers and architects, this book offers photos and thoughtful discussions of what others have done in New York City. Wide range of styles. Worth every dollar.
Reviewer: A. D.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Terrific both visually and with information
Review: Yes, the information here is superb and speaks to the people who commissioned and designed a remarkable number of New York homes, and that is most welcome. An ever bigger treasure are the images for their composition, lighting, and subjects. A visiting friend, who is about to move to a new apartment, got lost in it, as images of her own future splendor danced in her head. Just a pleasure of a book.
Reviewer: LettersHead
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautifully Designed and Written
Review: There's a reason they call them coffee table books. They are built to be big and beautiful so that they can be pored over again and again, and this one reminds us how important such books are. Fantastic work. Required for anyone who loves New York and/or good design.
Reviewer: designteam
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Odd mixture of seemingly supplied photos.
Review: Very disconnected- seemed like a collection of a lot of stuff that half made no sense being there- others were boring and when something was interesting there were not enough images. Tired of these ridiculous books that try and get as many designers as possible into one book with seemingly no clear vision.
Reviewer: Daroll Buckton
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Displeasure and Brilliance - Crazy!
Review: I live in South Africa and received âNew York Splendor : The Cityâs Most Memorable Roomsâ, today. My excitement soon turned into displeasure and annoyance, at receiving an unsealed second-hand copy, instead of a brand new book - for which I had paid. The spine of the book is âusedâ, what with marks on pages - evidence that it surrendered itself to someone who did not appreciate its allure and brilliance, as I do. Nonetheless, I will keep it - far too much inconvenience to return. That said : Itâs a superb edition to my ever-increasing reference library. I am inspired by its contents, photography, composition and the showcase of designers work. As Iâve been ordering quite a number of books from Amazon, please ensure it does not happen again - I never purchase second-hand books.
Reviewer: Carlos Raffo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Huge and wonderful
Review: This book is massive! And it is entertaining, interesting, illustrative, full of great pictures and just the right amount of text that is enough to explain and inform on each feature. A must buy!
Reviewer: Wandy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful
Review: Every room is a joy to see. Photographs and clear and the details are easy to see and enjoy. Buy the book.
Reviewer: Adriana
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book
Review: Interesting book with great photos and ideas
Reviewer: David Hernández
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Muy buena opción para regalar. Todo estuvo en tiempo y forma.
Reviewer: Christine Rooney
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: WOW
Reviewer: Stephanie Murray
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This is a huge book and full of so many great pictures. As a glimpse into the lives of the rich and decorious its wonderful.
Customers say
Customers find the book terrific both visually and with information. They appreciate the great photos and clear details. Readers also say the book is inspiring, interesting, and full of thoughtful discussions.
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