Bibliotaph... New & Notable
Compiled by Victoria Chase
An examination of the substantial role that Chicago played in the development of the modern single-family home in the twentieth century. Susan Benjamin and Michelangelo SabatinoâModern in the Middle: Chicago Houses 19291975âhardcover, 296 pages, Monacelli Press (moncellipress.com) Notable for his elegant, sophisticated rooms that combine sumptuous fabrics, well-selected antiques, and contemporary comfort, interior designer Matthew Patrick Smyth shares his design process through some of his most recent work. Matthew Patrick Smyth, Wendy Goodman (foreword), Judith Nasatir (text)âThrough a Designerâs Eye: A Focus On Interiorsâhardcover, 256 pages, The Monacelli Press A celebration of the scenic route, this book presents 200 once-in-alifetime adventures both near and far. Whether your passions lie on foot, in the saddle, behind the wheel, or at the helm, thereâs an itinerary for everyone. Unforgettable Journeys: Slow Down And See The Worldâhardcover, 320 pages, DK Eyewitness Travel (dk.com) Rookwood Pottery was arguably the most famous company making art pottery in the United States in the late nineteenth century into the twentieth century. Published to coincide with the companyâs 140th anniversary, author and historian Bob Batchelor tells the compelling story of this artisanal ceramics company, still operating in the heart of the Ohio River Valley from its founding to present day. The book is filled with behind-the-scenes artist and creator interviews, stories of Rookwood's avid collectors, as well as never-before-seen images and documents from the company's historic archives. Bob Batchelorâ ROOKWOOD: The Rediscovery and Revival of an American Iconâhardcover, 240 pages, Rockport Publishers (quarto.com)
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