Todd Selby

Probably the most beautiful book I've ever owned or will ever own. A tribute to designers, some very famous and others who are more indie up and comers, who talk about their creative process while interviewed in their home or studio. The photography is sublime. The entire book is vibrantly beautiful and captures the joy and energy of those who created in the medium of textiles, mostly. Even if you never wear or own things that looks like this, even if a designer's style doesn't speak to me show more personally, knowing their art is expressed in the world is enough..Every time I look at this book, I see beauty, uniqueness and style...iand if you ever get the chance to page through or own a copy....don't miss it. show less

If the majority of the peoples domestic habitats showcased within this book had been from England, rather than America, one would have called them British eccentrics. In fact, the one or two domiciles that were photographed in London pale in comparison to their New York cousins.
Many of the people's personal obsessions, Elisa Nalin's shoes, or Nicolas Malleville's hats become apparent when snooping round a corner; others take you totally aback; who suspected that Karl Largafeld was a show more bibliophile on such a grand scale. I never imagined that I would have much interest in a fashion designer's living room, but this man's book piles are awe inspiring!

The book is made up of mostly full, and double-page colour photographs of the living spaces people have created for themselves, highlighting details that make them so unique. Then between 80-100 words introducing the occupants, followed by a customised hand written questionnaire: often asking something pertinent to their job, followed by an off-the-wall question such as "do you believe ghosts exist", or "What would you like to hide?"

If you are thinking of reading the text cover to cover I'm sure you could do so before your coffee got cold; but the images are what this book is all about; and they will keep you engaged for hours, what's more you will want to come back at a later date and try to sate your appetite. show less

An interesting look at unusual people and their eccentric, cluttered lives.