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This extravagant volume is the magnum opus of today’s most celebrated interiors photographer. One of François Halard’s first assignments, to photograph Yves Saint Laurent’s legendary Paris apartment when he was in his early twenties, cemented his reputation as one of the most original eyes of our era. His unique photographic sensibility—old-world elegant and bohemian, accessible and personal—is instantly recognizable. Thirty years later, Halard still captures our imagination with his breathtaking photographs. Included in this highly anticipated volume are Halard’s images of the glorious homes of the most important tastemakers, artists, and designers of the twentieth century: Axel Vervoordt, Roger Vivier, Richard Avedon, the Duchess of Devonshire, Julian Schnabel, Schiaparelli, Carlo Mollino, Balthus, Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, and many more, including Halard’s own homes in New York, Paris, and Arles. Photographed in his inimitable "grand manner," often for Vogue, this book also shows for the first time the more intimate "house portraits" that Halard would photograph for himself, where his personal vision shines through. François Halard will be a coveted, indispensable resource for all lovers of interior style and a master class in visual education.
Hardcover: 388 pages
Publisher: Rizzoli (November 19, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0847841367
ISBN-13: 978-0847841363
Product Dimensions: 10 x 1.5 x 12.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #301,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #51 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Architectural > Houses & Hotels #411 in Books > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Interior Design #587 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Individual Photographers
It's not much to do with interior design. It's a lot of big mostly blank pages. It's photos of mostly empty spaces. It's close-up photos of details that don't tell us much about the subject's design sense. It's photos that create moods, but do not inspire. It's a lot of little introductions that begin with "It's" and contain a lot of name-dropping and bragging about the photographer's experiences with famous people. It's a lot of money for not much.
I love the book and finally own it. It is an art book. Those who are looking for tips of home decorations may become disappointed.
This book is beautiful from the outside. A really nice big book with a cool textured finish, and the thick weighty paper inside is also really nice. As a coffee table book that you flip through once and then it just sits around and collects dust, it's nice to look at. But if you're looking for design inspiration, this isn't it.
This was one of my favorite Christmas presents! It's a beautiful book of Francois Halard's photography! If art inspires you then you'll find design inspiration here. It's not a decorating book, but there is beautiful architecture, interiors and vignettes on every page. I love it!!
if your tired of banal decorating books this is the antidote. artistic, well written to the point sublime photos of places you are likely never to visit. francois halard is at the top of his game.thankfully the book is well printed and the images are rich and textured.
Interiors photographers ever.A photographer chosen countless times by Vogue - World of Interiors - Ralph Lauren to capture a moment ... This book affords us an opportunity to wash in his edgy yet timeless space creation. What's behind the camera is as interesting as what's in front.DIY & people looking for literature.... This is a photographers book created for those who love....
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed turning every page, peeking into some of the greatest life styles of the creative and chic. Truly inspirational! The photos, super cropped actually run off the page, like those great monographs of the late 70's!If you want "A" coffee table pick this one and enjoy.
This book is hard to put down. Page after page you are inspired by the wonderful photographs from this creative photoprapher
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