Customer Reviews

Paint and Color in Decoration

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I thought, Oh another book on color ! But this one completely surprised me. A classic and timeless lay-out of beautiful photographs and truly educating text tailored this book into a must have for anyone interested in decoration.

Obviously the authors know what they're talking about and they mastered their book in a way only the british can do.

I bought that book for all my best friends as a Xmas present and my gift to you is an advice: buy it too !

I had wanted this book for some time prior to buying it. It is thick, substanital and nicely made. If you love paint, the photographs are lovely. That said, had I had access to this book in a library I would not have bought it. Despite it's size it is a quick read. The most valuable part is the information on various types of paints. This is not a book for someone needing basic color information and inspiration. This is a nice addition to a substantial color library especially for those who love F&B paint.

Beautifully printed (Rizzoli) with a wealth of info on historical paints and formulations.....tho not really of interest to the average reader.

Also, caveat emptor, this volume is produced by Farrow & Ball, purveyors of spectacularly expensive paints, and is basically a marketing device for their products.

For a paint geek like myself it is a pleasure, though.

I found this book to be a beautiful testimony to the rich and historical colors represented by the Farrow and Ball company.

The book was advertised as "like new condition", which it was. It arrived in record time, which was great. I was completely satisfied.