This work provides a photographic record of 100 of London's most interesting period interiors, selected by a leading architectural historian. Specially commissioned photographs capture the varied atmospheres, from gentlemen's clubs, hotels, restaurants, shops, pubs and hospitals, to town houses. Each photograph is accompanied by a short text which not only describes the key features of architectural and design interest, but also uncovers related historical anecdotes. Examples include the Art Deco barber shop in the basement of Austin Reed, and the tiled and mirrored halls of Cooke's eel and pie shop in the East End. Intact interiors such as James Smith's umbrella shop in Bloomsbury and the perfectly preserved Victorian interior of the Linley Sambourne house in Kensington are also presented. Comprehensive information on buildings open to the public is included.
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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.
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)
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- PublisherPhaidon Press
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 071483761X
- ISBN 13 9780714837611
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages128
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