IAN SCHRAGER: WORKS By Ian Schrager Rizzoli 408 pages Long awaited, this volume spans almost 40 years of contemporary high design as masterminded by Ian Schrager. Known for being the originator of the mythical Studio 54, as well as a creator of the boutique hotel, Ian Schrager has done much more than create, design and manage hotels, restaurants, clubs, residential buildings and various real estate developments throughout the world. He has challenged and redefined the idea of luxury and glamour. These spaces are renowned destinations for evening social spaces and fabulous, memorable parties as well as restful, urban oases. This book presents many never-before-seen photographs from hotels such as the Morgans, Paramount, Delano, Mondrian and the famed Gramercy Park Hotel in New York that Schrager collaborated on with painter Julian Schnabel; residential properties, including 40 Bond Street and 50 Gramercy Park North; and the legendary club Studio 54.
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TINY HOUSE LIVING: IDEAS FOR BUILDING & LIVING WELL IN LESS THAN 400 SQUARE FEET By Ryan Mitchell Betterway Home 176 pages Tiny homes are popping up across America, captivating people with their novel approach not only to housing but to life. Once considered little more than a charming oddity, the tiny house movement continues to gain momentum among those who thirst for a simpler, “greener,” more meaningful life in the face of society’s “more is better” mindset. This book explores the philosophies behind the tiny house lifestyle, helps you determine whether it’s a good fit for you and guides you through the transition to a smaller space. For inspiration, you’ll meet tiny house pioneers and hear how they built their dwellings (and their lives) in unconventional, creative and purposeful ways. They’ll invite you in, show you around their cozy abodes and share lessons they learned along the way.
JOHN ROBSHAW PRINTS: TEXTILES, BLOCK PRINTING, GLOBAL INSPIRATIONS, AND INTERIORS By John Robshaw Chronicle Books 176 pages Design enthusiasts and armchair travelers will love circling the globe with celebrated textile designer John Robshaw. From batiks in Java to ikats in Thailand and indigo printing in India, Robshaw reveals the lush inspiration behind his signature style while highlighting step-bystep block printing techniques from local artisans and masters. Robshaw provides a rare glimpse into his creative process, wherein he blends traditional methods with his own painterly style for entirely unique creations and shares tips for incorporating textiles into any space. Brimming with beautiful photographs of covetable textiles, far-flung destinations and eyecatching interiors, this luxe, fabric-covered book is an eclectic visual tour of the rich tradition of textile printing.
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