In the Arts and Crafts Style [Paperback]

Barbara Mayer (Author), Rob Gray (Photographer), Elaine Hirschl Ellis (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0811856321 | ISBN-13: 978-0811856324 | Publication Date: July 20, 2006

With over 100,000 copies sold, In the Arts & Crafts Style is a design-bookshelf classic. Now available in paperback, this accessible and informative volume traces the movement's historical origins and evolution, with special emphasis on major designers, such as William Morris and Gustav Stickley, and their signature pieces. Descriptions of Arts and Crafts elements, from furniture to fabrics to decorative objects, give an overview of the style and illuminate its continuing influence. Plus, case studies showcase later, related styles, such as California Mission and Farmhouse Craftsman. Warm, detailed photography and engaging text make this volume a must for antiques collectors, decorators, and Arts and Crafts enthusiasts.

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About the Author

Barbara Mayer writes on home décor and design for publications such as Art & Antiques, Elle Décor, and Metropolitan Home. She is a historical consultant to paint manufacturer Benjamin Moore & Co. and teaches design at the Pratt Institute. She lives in New York.

Rob Gray's photography has appeared in Vogue and House Beautiful. He lives in New York.

Elaine Hirschl Ellis is a New York City-based creative consultant and curator.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (July 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811856321
• ISBN-13: 978-0811856324
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #529,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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63 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Dialog and Photographs, January 2, 1999

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Matt Doyel (SF, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Arts & Crafts Style (Hardcover)

This is a comprehensive book that covers (in five good sized chapters) the origins and influences of the Arts & Crafts style, hallmarks of the style, furniture, objects and accents, and case studies. I am a woodworker and I use this book quite frequently for inspiration and reference. For those interested in this period I highly recommend this book.

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent entry point into Arts and Crafts Movement, January 25, 2001

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rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Arts & Crafts Style (Hardcover)

An arts and crafts website recommended this book as the place for beginners in the movement. Following their lead, we purchased the book and have not regretted it.

The advice is true. This is excellent background for the movement, giving it a skeleton which can be used to hang more and more on, including sources, wonderful photographical examples, and resources. We're finding it is desirable and so, so useful to restoring our bungalow to have a wealth of books on hand such as these to give ideas for restoration and decorating.

49 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photos, great detail ideas, and history, March 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: In the Arts & Crafts Style (Hardcover)

This book has a wonderful compilation of ideas, rooms and history to inspire one to run out to the antique mall. The details of every type of room done in this fashion gives a wealth of ideas for bringing this style into your own home.