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Private Views: Inside the World's Greatest Homes (Architectural Digest)
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Product Description
Fast on the heels of the success of "Hollywood at Home", "Private Views: Inside the World's Greatest Homes" takes readers on a fabulous international tour of the most exciting and glamorous homes that have appeared in the pages of "Architectural Digest" since editor-in-chief Paige Rense took the helm in 1970. Carefully selected by Rense and her team, these 30 homes represent the highest aspirations in interior design across the entire spectrum of styles. Readers will learn the virtues of island living through David Bowie and Iman's idyllic Caribbean retreat, take in the breathtaking view from Giorgio Armani's cliff-side villa, wander the rooms and sprawling grounds of the historic castle and estate of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland and tour the Ghost Ranch of Georgia O'Keefe. Lavishly illustrated with spectacular images, some that have never been published before, this book is sure to appeal to both fans of the magazine as well as architecture and design enthusiasts.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #167659 in Books
- Published on: 2007-11-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 224 pages
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About the Author
Paige Rense joined Architectural Digest in 1970 and shortly thereafter was named editor-in-chief. Under her direction, the Los Angeles-based magazine has become the world's leading design publication and circulation has grown from 50,000 to 850,000 with a total audience of 5 million readers. She is the author of nine books on interior style and design, most of which were released during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Customer Reviews
Diverse both geographically and architecturally
This book undoubtedly contains some of the most striking properties in the world. From destinations as varied as Uruguay and Sweden, and owners including Ralph Lauren (no prizes for guessing what the interior of his house looks like!), David Bowie, as well as artists and entrepreneurs, there is great variety in the houses shown. However, the book didn't grab me. I think I've picked it up three times since I bought it eighteen months ago. The houses are nice, but like a fairytale - unobtainable and other-wordly, not occupied by 'real' people. I've found I need a little more reality in my interiors books.
