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OverviewStep into British history with this marvelous collection of photographs of the country's greatest homes. Famed photographer Derry Moore and renowned interior designer David Mlinaric offer a panoramic tour inside some of Britain's finest manor houses, halls, castles, and public buildings. Bridging five centuries, this lavishly illustrated book looks at houses such as Haddon Hall, Chastleton, and Knole, each with superb examples of Tudor and Stuart interiors. Including Houghton Hall from the 18th century and Waddesdon Manor from the 19th century, the book continues into the 20th century to feature the homes of such influential figures as Nancy Lancaster, Pauline de Rothschild, and David Hicks, guiding readers through the finest examples of English interior design. The work of British masters including Inigo Jones, William Kent, and Robert Adam is beautifully portrayed in striking photographs while complementary essays enlighten readers on the events and personalities that lend each site cultural significance. Anglophiles, armchair tourists, and lovers of grand interiors will enjoy these gorgeous photographs while discovering more about the designers, architects, and trends that have made British style so alluring and enduring over the centuries. AUTHORS: Derry Moore is a British architectural photographer and portraitist. He is the author of An English Room and In the Shadow of the Raj (both by Prestel). David Mlinaric is a British interior designer whose work ranges from commissions for private clients such as Lord Rothschild and Mick Jagger to public galleries and museums, including the National Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. SELLING POINTS: . English Homes: This volume gives readers a overview of some of the best-known English homes. . Photographs: All the homes included have exterior as well as interior images which showcase architecture as well as interior design. . Time Periods: Each chapter in this book focuses on a different time period of English architectural history, from the 15th century to the 20th century. 150 colour illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Derry Moore , David MlinaricPublisher: Prestel Imprint: Prestel ISBN: 9783791381985ISBN 10: 3791381989 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 03 September 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsGreat English Interiors is the perfect gift for the Anglophile in your life. -Habitually Chic Author InformationDERRY MOORE is a British architectural photographer and portraitist. He is the author of An English Room and In the Shadow of the Raj (both by Prestel). DAVID MLINARIC is a British interior designer whose work ranges from commissions for private clients such as Lord Rothschild and Mick Jagger to public galleries and museums, including the National Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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