Interior decorator Keith Irvine steamed into New York Harbor in 1957 and immediately embarked on designing the unique, inspired interiors that have ensured him a place at the pinnacle of his field. His designs are characterized by feeling-wit, grandeur, comfort, drama-as well as by exquisite use of color, pattern, lighting, furniture, and accessories. Born in Scotland and trained in his profession in London-notably by the decorating legend John Fowler-Irving combines old-world wisdom and new-world enthusiasm in his mostly ...
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Interior decorator Keith Irvine steamed into New York Harbor in 1957 and immediately embarked on designing the unique, inspired interiors that have ensured him a place at the pinnacle of his field. His designs are characterized by feeling-wit, grandeur, comfort, drama-as well as by exquisite use of color, pattern, lighting, furniture, and accessories. Born in Scotland and trained in his profession in London-notably by the decorating legend John Fowler-Irving combines old-world wisdom and new-world enthusiasm in his mostly traditional rooms and houses. The first book on his work, Keith Irvine: A Life in Decoration-written by Irvine and his wife, noted design writer Chippy Irvine-is at once illustrated autobiography, collection of work, and elucidation of design philosophy. Irvin is known worldwide as an originator of the English country house look-a look not inherited, the decorator points out, but invented in the twentieth century. His characteristic played-down grandeur includes signature touches such as authoritative use of antiques of all eras, exquisite painted effects, rare scenic wallpaper, faded old carpets (his favorites are those that "look as though they might be in their last week"), spirited English and French chintzes, and loads of busts and books ("one can never have too many!"). Included in the book are more than twenty-five projects-including homes for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Katherine Graham, Rex and Mercia Harrison, and Joan Kennedy-illustrated with exceptional color photographs drawn from Irvine's own archive. Irvine also presents his most personal projects-those designed for his own family.
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Add this copy of Keith Irvine: a Life in Decoration to cart. $23.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by The Monacelli Press.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Gently used. No flaws. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 288 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Monacelli Press, 2005. Folio. Red boards stamped in gold. Book is very good; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear and edgewear. 288 pages. ISBN: 1580931553. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
Add this copy of Keith Irvine a Life in Decoration to cart. $39.95, very good condition, Sold by Last Exit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Charlottesville, VA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Monacelli Press.
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Very Good. Hardcover. 4to. Published by The Monacelli Press, Princeton, NJ. 2005. 288 pgs. Illustrated. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Interior decorator Keith Irvine steamed into New York Harbor in 1957 and immediately embarked on designing the unique, inspired interiors that have ensured him a place at the pinnacle of his field. His designs are characterized by feeling-wit, grandeur, comfort, drama-as well as by exquisite use of color, pattern, lighting, furniture, and accessories. Born in Scotland and trained in his profession in London-notably by the decorating legend John Fowler-Irving combines old-world wisdom and new-world enthusiasm in his mostly traditional rooms and houses. The first book on his work, Keith Irvine: A Life in Decoration-written by Irvine and his wife, noted design writer Chippy Irvine-is at once illustrated autobiography, collection of work, and elucidation of design philosophy. Irvin is known worldwide as an originator of the English country house look-a look not inherited, the decorator points out, but invented in the twentieth century. His characteristic played-down grandeur includes signature touches such as authoritative use of antiques of all eras, exquisite painted effects, rare scenic wallpaper, faded old carpets (his favorites are those that "look as though they might be in their last week"), spirited English and French chintzes, and loads of busts and books ("one can never have too many! "). Included in the book are more than twenty-five projects-including homes for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Katherine Graham, Rex and Mercia Harrison, and Joan Kennedy-illustrated with exceptional color photographs drawn from Irvine's own archive. Irvine also presents his most personal projects-those designed for his own family. EB; 8vo 8"-9" tall.
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Very Good. 288p. An oversize hardcover book in fine condition with a very good dustjacket. The book is clean and tight. The jacket has a tiny closed tear at the head of the spine, but is otherwise intact. Illustrated with lots of color photographs. Measures approx. 11.7" x 10"
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VG. Red stamped cloth, gilt letters on spine, white & color illus. dust jacket, decorated flyleaves, 288 pp., many color illus. "Interior decorator Keith Irvine steamed into New York Harbor in 1957 and immediately embarked on designing the unique, inspired interiors that have ensured him a place at the pinnacle of his field. Born in Scotland and trained in his profession in London--notably by British decorating legend John Fowler--Irvine combines old-world wisdom and new-world enthusiasm in his mostly traditional rooms and houses. The first book on his work, [this one]...is at once illustrated autobiography, collection of work, and elucidation of design philosophy." (dj).
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New in As New dust jacket. 1580931553. This specific hardback book is in new condition with a hard board cover that has sharp edges and corners and has a tight binding. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. The dust jacket is in like new condition. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers.; "This is a must-have for any interior design professional or junkie. Over his lengthy career, Keith Irvine has done it all and has stories to tell. Given his experience, skill, and client list, he should be permitted a little ego-mania in his musings. More than a few of the projects presented have been published over the years (and there's no reason not to enjoy seeing them again), but there are also many that haven't been made public until this book. It's a fascinating snapshot of an enviable career, a great resource for design ideas, and an enjoyable read! "; 11.4 X 9.5 X 1.1 inches; 288 pages.
