May I Come In?: Discovering the World in Other People's Houses

Name: May I Come In?: Discovering the World in Other People's Houses
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419732461
Price: 105.0 NZD
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By Wendy Goodman

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Summary

In May I Come In?, Wendy Goodman offers a captivating tour of over 75 private houses filled with character, personality, and flair. Drawing on 30 years of design hunting, she showcases homes belonging to artists, eccentrics, aristocrats, and design mandarins alike. Each room reveals a unique story that reflects the spirit and passions of its owner. Richly illustrated with stunning photographs from leading interior photographers along with Goodman's own snapshots and memorabilia, this book is a compelling visual celebration of the art of living.
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May I Come In? appeals to enthusiasts of interior design, art lovers, and readers who appreciate richly illustrated home and garden books. Ideal for those seeking inspiration from diverse and imaginative living spaces.

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Wendy Goodman has discovered and published stories on an astonishing array of private houses, notable for their character, personality, and flair, in her 30 years of design hunting. In May I Come In? she visits more than 75 that capture and express their owners' spirit and passions.

In this pantheon, imagination and originality hold sway: Artists and eccentrics are the equals of aristocrats and the mandarins of design, and every room has a story to tell.

May I Come In? is profusely illustrated with superb images by leading interior photographers, as well as Goodman's own snapshots and memorabilia related to her quests. It is an irresistible visual record of the art of living by one of its most penetrating observers.

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Wendy Goodman, a seasoned New York magazine design editor, shares an impressive collection of private-home interiors, praised for her ability to uncover spaces like no other. Reviews highlight the book’s vibrant, full-colour photography and inspiration-filled pages, featuring notable homes of figures such as Gloria Vanderbilt and Donatella Versace. Critics from Vulture, Apartment Therapy, and InStyle commend the book as an immersive and visually stunning journey through some of the most unique homes ever documented.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419732461

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 330.0mm

Weight: 2170g

Pages: 288

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Arts & Culture Home & Garden Non-Fiction Wendy Goodman

About the Author

Wendy Goodman is the author of The World of Gloria Vanderbilt and, with Hutton Wilkinson, of Tony Duquette. She has been New York magazine’s interior design editor for 20 years. Goodman’s career began at Harper’s Bazaar, after which she went to the New York Times Magazine and House & Garden, revealing the worlds of style and fashion. She lives in New York City.