The Studio Book [Hardcover]

Kathleen Riquelme (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 2004

Who wouldn't want a studio in the sun and by the sea? For those of us who have always dreamt of having a wonderful studio space, this book is a treasure of eclectic studios informed by the spirit, energy, and creativity of their owners. Featured here are thirty-six historical and contemporary studios that have emerged from a unique studio tradition. Ranging from serene, contemplative spaces to busy workshops, all provide inspiration and ideas for creative work spaces. Many of the studios shown have been designed by great architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry, Charles and Ray Eames, Bernard Maybeck, Julia Morgan, and A. Quincy Jones; and, while we are not all able to call on the talents of such luminaries in the design of our own personal spaces, we are sure to benefit from the wonderfully creative studios here on display.

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About the Author

Kathleen Riquelme is a writer and editor who contributes frequently to various national magazines on interior design and the arts. She lives in Los Angeles.

Melba Levick is a widely published and exhibited photographer with over forty books to her credit, including Casa California, Beach Houses, and Reflections on the Pool.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Universe (February 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789310074
• ISBN-13: 978-0789310071
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #722,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sun and sea, February 6, 2007

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Retail Maven (Boston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Studio Book (Hardcover)

Caveat emptor. A very interesting and well done book that gives an interesting perspective on numerous artists, their studios and the designers of the studios. However, if you have an interest in studios not located in California, you like I will be quite disappointed. Apparently the "sun and sea" reference in the publishers description is supposed to indicate that the studios are all in California and is not just a metaphor. This omission is personally significant enough that for the first time I am returning a book to Amazon as I would not have bought it had it been accurately described.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars interesting adult artists, April 27, 2010

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"deer gal" ""deer gal"" (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Studio Book (Hardcover)

This book is beautifully created...EXCEPT! The artists' pictures are ALL MASHED together on the last two ending pages! HUH? SO, I went back and matched the cut-outs of the artists to their studios and hard glued them on their own studio pages! WOW! NOW ,THAT "big cutting/gluing workout" made this book PERFECT!!! We DEFINITELY want to see the ARTIST with HIS or HER own art space!!!THAT WORKS ALWAYS!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love This Book, June 6, 2010

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Reviewer 77 (Elkins Park, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Studio Book (Hardcover)

I love this book for the wonderful, inspiring photos and interesting text. I live on the East Coast, and the fact that the studios are in California doesn't detract from its value at all. It was fascinating to see how other artists set up their studios, and I came away with some great ideas.