{"title":"William Abranowicz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Abranowicz\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts richly illustrated explorations that celebrate uniquely American themes, blending vivid storytelling with striking visuals. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eAmerican Originals\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCountry Life\u003c\/em\u003e, immerse readers in moments of cultural heritage and rural charm, offering an evocative glimpse into the spirit of place and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e tradition, Abranowicz's books invite reflection on identity and history through a lens that honours both everyday beauty and extraordinary character. His narrative style appeals to those seeking books that are both visually engaging and thoughtfully composed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"country-life-by-zander-abranowicz-9780865654310","title":"Country Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA celebrated photographer focuses his lens on distinctive period and contemporary residences amid the natural beauty of New York's Catskill Mountains and Hudson River Valley.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe majestic panoramas, lush vegetation, and bucolic vibe of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson River Valley in upstate New York have long proved irresistible for city dwellers seeking respite from urban life and for inveterate country lovers alike. Their homes, whether hundreds of years old or brand new, all resonate with their natural surroundings. Each of the 20 houses that photographer William Abranowicz captured for this volume attests to this harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese homes range from the historic houses of Thomas Cole and Frederic Church, quintessential landscape painters of the Hudson River School, to the rustic wood and stone house of a dealer in midcentury furniture, art, and jewellery. In this house, the clean lines of Frank Lloyd Wright side tables and other midcentury furnishings are exuberantly contrasted by vibrant textiles and contemporary ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerusing the pages of \u003ci\u003eCountry Life\u003c\/i\u003e is the equivalent of taking a vacation and being warmly invited into the homes of artists, writers, architects, museum curators, dancers, photographers, antiques dealers, set designers, a social worker, a yogi, and even a hall of fame BBQ chef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076497391852,"sku":"9780865654310","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5211263482496.jpg?v=1765200010"},{"product_id":"american-originals-by-zander-abranowicz-9780865653597","title":"American Originals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho are the American Originals? They are photographer William Abranowicz's pantheon of extraordinary subjects - painters, poets, rock stars, designers, tastemakers, politicians, performers - for whom the home represents the ultimate canvas of self-expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn every one of the more than 250 photographs, most never before published, Abranowicz's classical sensibility for light, form, and composition mingles with his innate curiosity and sense of humour, producing stunning, unconventional portraits of these living spaces and workplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text recounts Abranowicz's personal interactions with his subjects and their homes, and muses on voyeurism, decoration, and honesty in design. \u003cem\u003eAmerican Originals\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to be an essential source of inspiration not only for interior design but also for ways of living authentically and creatively in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423752536300,"sku":"9780865653597","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/51KHc_Q6xML._SL1500.jpg?v=1774429613"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/william-abranowicz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}