Search Results: Architecture / Interior Design from LEFT COAST BOOKS

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1996. Cloth, 175 pages, colour illustrations; 24 cm. Photography by Alan Weintraub. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Top edge lightly soiled. Fine DJ. A near-fine copy of the first printing. Another copy available. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. "Cottages are universally appealing, whether they are simple, cozy dwellings or chic second homes. In California Cottages, renowned style writer Diane Dorrans Saeks unveils the finest cottages created by some of the most talented designers and architects, from the civilized seclusion of a home nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains to a Bolinas cottage overlooking the Pacific Ocean to a refined weekend home in Sonoma. With over 225 full-color photographs by Alan Weintraub, California Cottages expands the concept of 'the cottage' and captures the originality, creativity, and charm that make them so beloved. / Diane Dorrans Saeks is the California editor for Metropolitan… Read More

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1992. 204 pages, colour illustrations; 26 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. OVERSIZE! No priority/air, except by special arrangement. "Over 200 full-color photographs showcase the work of such acclaimed architects and interior designers as Joseph Esherick, Frank Gehry, Michael Taylor, and Ellinor McGuire, all accompanied by historical commentary and detailed descriptions of 31 of California's most exquisite residences. Entertaining, informative, and inspirational California Country is a superb resource for designers and homeowners, or anyone who appreciates gracious living in country setting. " - Publisher. Diane Dorrans Saeks is the California editor for Metropolitan Home, the interior design editor for PaperCity, the San Francisco correspondent for W and Women's Wear Daily, and a frequent contributor to national and international design publications. She is the author of fourteen books, including California Wine Country.… Read More

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1992. Cloth, 204 pages, colour illustrations; 26 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. First Edition, First Printing. Dust jacket with light shelfwear. Another copy available. OVERSIZE! No priority/air, except by special arrangement. "Over 200 full-color photographs showcase the work of such acclaimed architects and interior designers as Joseph Esherick, Frank Gehry, Michael Taylor, and Ellinor McGuire, all accompanied by historical commentary and detailed descriptions of 31 of California's most exquisite residences. Entertaining, informative, and inspirational California Country is a superb resource for designers and homeowners, or anyone who appreciates gracious living in country setting. / Diane Dorrans Saeks is the California editor for Metropolitan Home, the interior design editor for PaperCity, the San Francisco correspondent for W and Women's Wear Daily, and a frequent contributor to national and international design… Read More

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1999. 204 pages, colour illustrations; 26 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. OVERSIZE! No priority/air, except by special arrangement. "Over 200 full-color photographs showcase the work of such acclaimed architects and interior designers as Joseph Esherick, Frank Gehry, Michael Taylor, and Ellinor McGuire, all accompanied by historical commentary and detailed descriptions of 31 of California's most exquisite residences. Entertaining, informative, and inspirational California Country is a superb resource for designers and homeowners, or anyone who appreciates gracious living in country setting. " - Publisher. Diane Dorrans Saeks is the California editor for Metropolitan Home, the interior design editor for PaperCity, the San Francisco correspondent for W and Women's Wear Daily, and a frequent contributor to national and international design publications. She is the author of fourteen books, including California Wine Country. John Vaughan has traveled… Read More

New York: Rizzoli International Publications, 2007. Cloth, 319 pages, colour illustrations; 34 cm. PRESENTATION COPY. Signed by Diane Keaton in silver pen, with a second authorial (?) signature. Dust jacket, with a scratch/back cover, protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. "At the heart of California Romantica is the vision - and admitted obsession - of a committed preservationist who as a girl fell in love with the colonial-era and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture of Southern California. In her introduction to the book, Diane Keaton puts it quite succinctly: 'I knew I wanted to share the magic I'd felt within the aura created by the presence of Spanish architecture in Southern California.I wanted to capture the romance of an empty room. I wanted to focus on details, a fountain, a staircase, a doorway. I wanted to highlight the genre's disjointed symmetry, and informal, abstract appeal. I… Read More

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1997. Cloth, 204 pages, colour illustrations; 26 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. A fine copy of the first printing. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. "The first book to celebrate Wine Country lifestyle and interiors, California Wine Country offers an intimate tour of the ease and elegance that prospers amidst the vineyards and lush hillsides of the California wine-growing regions. Best-selling style writer Diane Dorrans Saeks walks the personal, memorable, and inspiring homes and hideaways of more than twenty-five Wine Country homeowners -- including an apple orchardist, a painter, a chef, an architect, and a gardener -- as they enjoy the seasonal splendor of outdoor dining, vine-covered vistas, sun-dappled interiors, and the spectacular surroundings of a region where lifestyle marries landscape. One of the most popular travel destinations on the West… Read More

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1992. Cloth, 204 pages, colour illustrations; 26 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/air, except by special arrangement. "Over 200 full-color photographs showcase the work of such acclaimed architects and interior designers as Joseph Esherick, Frank Gehry, Michael Taylor, and Ellinor McGuire, all accompanied by historical commentary and detailed descriptions of 31 of California's most exquisite residences. Entertaining, informative, and inspirational California Country is a superb resource for designers and homeowners, or anyone who appreciates gracious living in country setting. / Diane Dorrans Saeks is the California editor for Metropolitan Home, the interior design editor for PaperCity, the San Francisco correspondent for W and Women's Wear Daily, and a frequent contributor to national and international design publications. She is the author of fourteen books, including… Read More

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1996. Cloth, 175 pages, colour illustrations; 24 cm. Photography by Alan Weintraub. PRESENTATION COPY. Signed by the author, with a personalized inscription. Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. A fine copy of the first printing. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. "Cottages are universally appealing, whether they are simple, cozy dwellings or chic second homes. In California Cottages, renowned style writer Diane Dorrans Saeks unveils the finest cottages created by some of the most talented designers and architects, from the civilized seclusion of a home nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains to a Bolinas cottage overlooking the Pacific Ocean to a refined weekend home in Sonoma. With over 225 full-color photographs by Alan Weintraub, California Cottages expands the concept of 'the cottage' and captures the originality, creativity, and charm that make them so beloved. / Diane Dorrans Saeks is the California editor for… Read More

New York: Viking Press; A Studio Book, 1990. Cloth, xvii, 254 pages, colour illustrations; 26 cm. Photographs by Ken Kirkwood. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates.. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. 4to. Collectible.

Oakland, CA: Half Full Press, 2001. Cloth, 239 pages, colour illustrations; 32 cm. Photographs by Pamela J. SIGNED. Boldly signed by the author Ron Morgan on the front free endpaper. A fine copy of the first printing. Stated First Edition. Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement.. SIGNED. 1st.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Folio. Collectible.

Oakland, CA: Half Full Press, 2001. Cloth, 239 pages, colour illustrations; 32 cm. Photographs by Pamela J. PRESENTATION COPY. Signed and warmly inscribed by Ron Morgan on the front free endpaper, with a handwritten note inserted on his stationery. Stated First Edition. Dust jacket, with light edgewear, protected in a mylar cover. Another copy available. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement.. SIGNED. 1st.. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Folio. Collectible.

New York: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 1994. Cloth, 192 pages, colour illustrations; 31 cm. PRESENTATION COPY. Signed by the author Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, with a personalized inscription. First U.S. Edition. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. "This magnificent book is devoted to the art of the finishing touch, those all-important details that transform an ordinary interior into a very special, stylish place. Written by an inspired designer who is also an authority on fine arts and antiques, this elegant and accessible book is a visual lexicon, brimming with design ideas and underpinned by a well informed, practical text. Bringing together the very best of Classic European and American style, The Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill shows what to look for, how and where to find good pictures, fabrics and objets d'art at reasonable cost, and how best to use and display… Read More

New York: Rizzoli International Publications, 2006. Cloth, 176 pages, colour illustrations; 32 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. "Greenwich, Connecticut, has a mystique all its own. It epitomizes the suburban tradition in America, with houses that are among the country's most beautiful examples of colonial, Tudor, and English country style. This book offers a glimpse into homes that are 'quintessentially Greenwich'--that capture the classic style and tradition of houses that are stately and reflect a life well lived. With their handsome facades and elegant yet comfortable interiors, these homes have provided inspiration to decorators and homeowners nationwide. In this richly illustrated volume, celebrated interior designer Cindy Rinfret provides entre;e to the beautiful homes she has crafted with her exquisite eye for… Read More

Los Angeles: Knapp Press, 1982. Cloth, viii, 152 pages, colour illustrations; 29 cm. Worlds of Architectural Digest. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Stated First Edition. Dust jacket, with light edgewear, protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. Selections from the pages of Architectural Digest, newly edited and designed. . 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to. Collectible.

New York: E. P. Dutton & Company, Inc., 1979. xx, [1], 232 pages, [8] leaves of plates, illustrations (some colour); 24 cm. Published in association with an exhibition originated by Renwick Gallery of the National Collection of Fine Arts, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Firm binding, with one spine crease. Clean inside copy. Age toning. CONTENTS: The development of ornament; Experimentation; Furniture; Art glass; Beginnings: 1887-1900; The new school of the Middle West: 1900-1910; From the Middle West to Japan and California: 1911-1930; Renaissance: 1930-1959; Graphic designs; Designed for production; Craftsmen and manufacturers.. Paperback. Very Good. 8vo.

London: Phaidon Press, 2000. 240 pages, illustrations (chiefly colour); 29 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Moderate shelfwear to wraps. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. CONTENTS: Traditions and sources; The marriage of art and industry; The Gothic revival; Cool, clean and hygienic; Tiles and the home; The architecture of illusion and grandeur; The craft tradition; Tiles in the modern era.. Paperback. Very Good. 4to.

New York and London: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 1978. xlix, 204 pages, [72] pages of plates, illustrations; 24 cm. The Classical America Series in Art and Architecture. Reprint of the 1902 edition, published by Scribner, New York; with additional material. Tight, clean copy. "One of interior design's most important and influential titles. Created in 1897 by a distinguished author and an accomplished architect whose common sense and practicality remain forever in style." - Publisher.. Paperback. Fine. 8vo.

London: Phaidon Press Limited, 1995. Cloth, 240 pages, illustrations (chiefly colour); 30 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Superficial ripple to the text block, tail edge/first few leaves. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. CONTENTS: Traditions and sources; The marriage of art and industry; The Gothic revival; Cool, clean and hygienic; Tiles and the home; The architecture of illusion and grandeur; The craft tradition; Tiles in the modern era.. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. 4to.

New York: Abrams; Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 2008. 222 pages, colour illustrations; 32 cm. Principal photography by Durston Saylor. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Dust jacket, with light shelfwear, protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. "This comprehensive, hands-on guide to interior design from Cullman & Kravis, a prominent New York decorating firm, offers a broad spectrum of solutions for integrating architecture, art, and antiques into living spaces that are comfortable, functional, and stylish. As Ellie Cullman writes reassuringly in her introduction: 'If the very thought of decorating your home sends you into a tailspin, you can relax. Creating a beautiful, comfortable environment is not a simple process, but it need not be an overwhelming experience.' In this generously illustrated handbook, Mrs. Cullman and her colleague and co-author Tracey Pruzan share the… Read More

New York: E. P. Dutton & Company, Inc., 1979. xx, [1], 232 pages, [8] leaves of plates, illustrations (some colour); 24 cm. Published in association with an exhibition originated by Renwick Gallery of the National Collection of Fine Arts, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Firm binding, with one spine crease. Dust spotting/top edge. Clean inside copy. CONTENTS: The development of ornament; Experimentation; Furniture; Art glass; Beginnings: 1887-1900; The new school of the Middle West: 1900-1910; From the Middle West to Japan and California: 1911-1930; Renaissance: 1930-1959; Graphic designs; Designed for production; Craftsmen and manufacturers.. Paperback. Good. 8vo.