ISBN: 9781909342521 - a designer's life: an archive of inspired design and décor (6 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A Designer's Life is a fascinating insight into the glamorous world of Nicky Haslam, one of the UK's leading interior designers, who is renowned for his flamboyant, opulent and elegant style. Nicky grew up in Great Hundridge Manor in Buckinghamshire and was educated at Eton. After a period working for Diana Vreeland at American Vogue in the 1960s, Nicky went on to become Editor of Show magazine before moving to Arizona to breed horses. He returned to England in the early 1970s and began his career as an interior decorator in earnest, setting up his company, NH Design, in the late 1980s. Since then he has decorated the houses of rock stars and royalty, aristocrats and artists alike - many of whom have become close personal friends. Always on the receiving end of countless invitations, Nicky has designed the decor for some of the most glamorous parties for everyone from the Prince of Wales to Paris Hilton. With its fresh, lively and spontaneous approach that reflects Nicky's charisma, wit and charm, A Designer's Life reveals the influences, associations, inspirations and achievements that have been so pivotal throughout the course of his life and work. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. 288 pages with color illustrations throughout. Small minor bumps to the bottom edges. [SIGNED] Flamboyantly signed in red ink on the title page by the designer, Nicky Haslam. Introduction by Nicky Haslam. Index. Signed by the Designer. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First UK Edition. Jacket has light general wear and no tears. A small area of eraser rubbing to top corner of half-title page, otherwise internally very clean. Binding tight. 288pp A fascinating insight into the glamorous world of Nicky Haslam, one of the UK's leading interior designers, who is renowned for his flamboyant, opulent and elegant style. Nicky grew up in Great Hundridge Manor in Buckinghamshire and was educated at Eton. After a period working for Diana Vreeland at American Vogue in the 1960s, Nicky went on to become Editor of Show magazine before moving to Arizona to breed horses. He returned to England in the early 1970s and began his career as an interior decorator in earnest, setting up his company, NH Design, in the late 1980s. Since then he has decorated the houses of rock stars and royalty, aristocrats and artists alike - many of whom have become close personal friends. Size: 250mm x 295mm. Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. First edition / First printing. Signed on the half-title page by Nicky Haslam. Brown cloth. 287 pages. Very fine in a very fine dust jacket. Nicky Haslam (illustratore). Signed by Author(s).

Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 2014. First edition. Jacqui Small. London. 2014. First edition. Signed in red ink by Haslam to half-title. Hardback, quarto; brown boards, dust jacket, all edges red; associated press cuttings loosely inserted. 288 pages. Illustrated profusely in colour and b&w. English. 295x250mm. 1.9kg. Near fine, in near fine dust jacket. A signed copy of Nicky Haslam's visual journey through his creative career. The text is accompanied by archive photographs, snapshots, drawings, interior sketches and press clippings. Much of the content reflects on various design projects and principles. Haslam's indefatigable social side is revealed through party invitations, designs and photos. Beaux Books specialises in fine and rare books on art and culture in the 20th and 21st centuries. We welcome questions about our books and we are happy to provide any extra images. Buy with confidence from an experienced bookseller. Signed.…