Provence Interiors/Interieurs De Provence (in English) [Hardcover]

Lisa Lovatt-Smith (Author), Angelika Muthesius (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996 | Series: Interiors (Taschen)

This volume presents the range of Provence interiors, from the private apartments of a duchess to a beekeeper's home, from an art collector's stud farm to the brightly-painted weekend retreat of a sculptor. Personalities whose homes are featured include Christine Picasso and Ewa Truffaut.

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Language Notes

Text: English, French, German

About the Author

The author: Lisa Lovatt-Smith has lived in London, Madrid, and Milan and is now based in Paris. She is also the author of TASCHEN's Morocco Interiors. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 300 pages
• Publisher: Taschen (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3822881767
• ISBN-13: 978-3822881767
• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 9.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,291,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Provence (of the rich), December 6, 2000

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"readertoo" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Provence Interiors/Interieurs De Provence (in English) (Hardcover)

This book is a gorgeously photographed journey into the homes of wealthy and/or very stylish residents of Provence. Not a book of typical 'French Country Interiors', it covers a wide range of styles from super modern to 17th century grandeur, from 'to the manor born', to gypsy caravans (stunning). As with all things French I adore the way they so gracefully combine the old and the new. These are for the most part not homes that were 'designed', but instead homes that 'grew' with thier owners over time. This book is one of a series of books by this publisher/editor team and they are all wonderful. I have this one, the book on Indian Interiors, the book on Moroccan Interiors (my favorite) and the one on Tuscan Interiors. Each of these books is pure quality. The photography, the variety of well chosen homes, the layout and design of the books, including paper quality, binding etc. is superb. There isn't one aspect of any of these books, including this one, that is run-of-the-mill or poorly conceived. If you are interested in Provencial style, creative interiors, use of colour and texture, and French Culture, you will adore this book. It is without a doubt the best book on French Interiors that I have found.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite design book! I love Provence!, July 19, 2000

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"iloveprovence" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Provence Interiors/Interieurs De Provence (in English) (Hardcover)

I have never been there, but through samplings such as this treasure of a book, I have seen on print what I most want to see: Provence! This "gift" presents the reader with the best views of interiors that I am aware of. I have combed my library and bookstores for views of Provence for almost forever. This book almost makes me cry, I long to see it so! Until I do, this sumptuous look at this magical region is availble in this outstanding book. I am SO glad I have my copy!

19 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully designed, richly photographed table topper!., October 28, 1999

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Stephen Kamifuji ([e-mail]) (United States of America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Provence Interiors (in Italian) (Hardcover)

In this rich photographic essay of interiors in Provence, Lovatt-Smith captures the design, style, essence, texture, life and breath of this magical location and its occupant's beautiful interiors.