Don’t just call them books: they might be offended. Coffee table books are authentic pieces of art to display proudly in your home. With theirs glossy covers and rich high-impact photographic content, coffee table books represent much more than cultural enrichment: they are a refined way to tell (and exhibit) one’s aesthetic philosophyone’s tastes, one’s imagination. Let’s find out why together collecting coffee table books is not just a trendbut an indispensable pleasure for the eyes and the mind.
Coffee table book, why one leads to another
The charm of coffee table books lies in their power to capture and tell entire worlds through iconic images, carefully crafted words and decidedly scenographic XXL formats. There’s something good about it there is one for every tasteranging from art to fashion, from architecture to photography, from travel to animalsfrom illustrations to cars, allowing those who browse these volumes to immerse themselves in extraordinary visual experiences. Collecting coffee table books is equivalent to have access to a private mini gallery, with inspirations galore.
Tips for enhancing coffee table books at home
Tips for enhancing coffee table books? Display these volumes in strategic points of the houseto transform the home environment into a showcase of creativity. In particular these books make a splendid figure arranged on the coffee table in the living room or on the consoles in the living room or on the entrance furniture. Have fun creating a mix of coffee table books of different sizes or rely on a color theme that matches the surrounding furnishings, for an elegant tone-on-tone effect. For an even more refined touch, use accessories such as vases, figurines and candlesplacing these decorative objects above and/or next to the coffee table books and giving life to an interior magazine composition.
The golden age of Paris
Between the Franco-Prussian War and the First World WarFrance in 1900 experienced a golden moment of peace and prosperity. The authors Sabine Arqué and Marc Walter edited a collection of photographs, postcards, posters and photochromes of this golden age of the City of Light. From the grandiose Universal Exhibition in Paris to the romantic light of the French Riviera, it is a glimpse into an era of optimism and beauty.
Where the great artists created
Alex Johnson and illustrator James Oses host discovering the ateliers of 50 masters of world artfrom Leonardo da Vinci to David Hockney. How has the workplace inspired every great artist? What habits did they have? Did they prefer music or silence, solitude or company? The beauty ofobserve the daily places of these artists is that you are transported into the very heart of their creative process.
Manifesto of brutalist architecture
Passionate about architecture and, in particular, the brutalist movement? This is the book for you. Brutalist aesthetics are experiencing a renaissance and this volume documents its effectiveness and power. In what arises as a broad and thorough investigation on one of the most influential and revolutionary architectural movements, over 850 brutalist buildings – existing and demolished, classic and contemporary – are organized geographically and described in detail.
Fall in love with Miami
A photographic volume dedicated toiconic Florida metropoliskissed by the sun all year round and animated by a vibrant mix of different cultures. Born as a marine refuge for artists and intellectuals, the Sunshine City has evolved into a conglomerate of peoples of various origins. Kelly’s photographs tell a story story of glamour, sun and joy of living. All through a super colorful visual language.
Interiors inspired by Japan
After over a decade of travel, study and creative collaborations with Japan, the famous design studio Norm Architects shares his Scandinavian perspective on Japanese aesthetics. The book presents studio projects openly influenced by Japanese traditionshighlighting the centuries-old links between the two design cultures, starting from the common concept of minimalism.
Interior projects around the world
A selection of iDomestic interiors from 6 continentsdiscovering eclectic styles, ranging from rustic minimalism to urban eclecticism. Result? Interior projects destined to never go out of fashion. A tour of living spaces in Argentina, Brazil, China, Cuba, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Morocco, Spain, and many other nations. The shots are taken by most famous photographers in the interior sector.
Romantic postcard from Paris
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Among the most loved and visited capitals in the world, Paris offers continuous surprises to the lover of beauty and good living. By following the advice in this book and letting yourself be inspired by his refined photographs you will discover unmissable jewels of the Ville Lumièrand, between a show at the Opéra Garnier and a lunch in an authentic bouillon, a walk on the Île aux Cygnes and a visit to a cabinet of curiosities, a film in an Art Nouveau cinema.
Dreaming of the next wave
Surfing enthusiasts will fall in love with this book dedicated to the legendary water sport. The volume collects the work of some of the most famous surf photographers on the international scenecapturing spectacular scenes and landscapes, including waves, sunrises and sunsets. Page after page, one stays with you feeling of intense joy, adrenaline and well-being. Dreaming of the next wave to ride.
40 years of Italian houses
A collection of the most beautiful Italian houses immortalized on the pages of the historic newspaper dedicated to furnishings and interiors. Here we set off on a 409-year journey to celebrate the beauty of the houses of the Bel Paese and, all accompanied by exclusive texts written by authors such as Vittorio Gassman, Enzo Biagi, Andrea Camilleri, Alessandro Baricco, Dacia Maraini, Fernanda Pivano and more .
Source: Vanity Fair
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