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Title: Art Deco (Architecture and Design Library) by Young Mi Kim ISBN: 1-56799-431-8 Publisher: Friedman/Fairfax Publishing Pub. Date: May, 1997 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (3 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A Little Vague, But Very Enthusiastic Art Deco Design Guide
Comment: Perhaps the best thing about this book (outside of its many beautiful photos) is Kim's clear enthusiasm for Art Deco in all its forms. I thoroughly enjoyed her introduction, which, while admitting Art Deco's lack of "purity" in style, also explores its incredibly long influence (almost five decades), the disparate styles from which it takes its inspiration, and the vastly different ways in which the style manifests itself in both architecture and interiors.
This said, however, I *do* think that the book might have better benefitted from a different title. Although the book is clearly about Art Deco, I believe its focus is mostly on interiors and different ways to capture the Art Deco "feel." Many of the pictures are of interiors which are clearly not original Art Deco rooms, but merely inspired by the style and usually containing a few authentic pieces. Perhaps *Art Deco-Inspired Interiors* would have made a more suitable title.
Another problem I had was Kim's lack of thorough captions for the photographs in the book. Especially near the beginning, I came across several images (usually of building exteriors) that I wanted to know more about (for example, what they were and where they were located). Kim seldom gives the reader any information on the many fantastic buildings and pieces featured in the book's photos, save for the more notable (and therefore more obvious) ones. Instead, she focuses on the style of the objects, which often leads the captions to become somewhat repetative.
Nevertheless, Kim's appreciation and enthusiasm for the style more than makes up for the book's lack of a clear purpose. I think this is a lovely book that perfectly suits anyone wishing to draw from the influence of Art Deco for designing their own interiors. It's definitely of use as an attractive, well-illustrated, reliable guide to Art Deco style.
Rating: 4
Summary: A Good introduction to Art Deco
Comment: This book is a short and concise introduction to the Art Deco style, looking at both architectural style and interior design. It is not a comprehensive guide, but is beautifully illustrated throughout and thoughtfully presented. The author gives some useful advice on achieving the Art Deco look without necessarily investing in period pieces. The only drawback is that the reader is left wishing there were more than the relatively brief 96 pages.
Rating: 4
Summary: Wonderful illustration
Comment: I would not suggest this book for informational content. I would definately suggest it if you are looking for some great examples of Art Deco and how you can use Deco pieces in an interior. This book has fabulous illustrations.
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Title: Art Deco Interiors: Decoration and Design Classics of the 1920s and 1930s by Patricia Bayer ISBN: 0500280207 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Pub. Date: April, 1998 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Art Deco Furniture: The French Designers by Alastair Duncan, Alain-Rene Hardy ISBN: 0500276609 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Pub. Date: June, 1997 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Authentic Art Deco Interiors in Full Color by Jean L. Druesedow ISBN: 0486296350 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 22 July, 1997 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Art Deco House: Avant-Garde Houses of the 1920s and 1930s by Adrian Tinniswood ISBN: 0823003159 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Pub. Date: April, 2002 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: American Art Deco by Alastair Duncan ISBN: 0500280932 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Pub. Date: 01 May, 1999 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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