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REGENCY STYLE
. 1992, bright clean copy, with dustjacket, no markings, Professional booksellers since 1981
- GenresArchitecture
1000 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1992
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February 21, 2021
Splendid insight into the -real- design, craftmanship and history of an era. I am a film set designer and need ACTUAL knowledge instead of imagined sceneries (also great to distinguish other set designs from Austen films to be true to history - or not). It was delightful to read and I added so many bookmarks to facts I haven't known before: from doorframes being originally green, detailed guides to furniture, to the invention of better doorlocks - this book has it all. I love this one so much more than contemporary "how to" booky imitating regency interior design... This stays true to history and merely explains facts instead of trying to imitate. Huge amount of nicely explained image material and light-hearted read at the same time. I flew through it! Highly recommended.
November 11, 2023
This is a fabulous book ion art, architecture, culture, homes and gardens. The book covers 1780 to 1840 and relates the styles to impact of building arts in America. Chapters contain lovely quotes of the era, building techniques and insights, line drawings and engravings and modern images of extant examples. The survey of Regency house design not only covers sitting rooms and such, but furniture design, stove and kitchen fixtures, window covers, fabrics, colors and gardens. It is an insightful book which helps me understand what satirists meant when they mentioned certain items or trends. I just bought this- it is worth dusting -- it is that good <3
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