Inside New York: Discovering the Classic Interiors of New York

Description

New York's architecture contributes to the city's unique excitement. Whilst many are familiar with the city's energetic facades and canyon-like streets, fewer are familiar with its interior architecture and design. This book sets out to reveal the work of artists, designers and craftsmen who have created its interiors. The work ranges from the grand illusions of muralists, to the pomp of Grecian columns or the streamlined detailing of Art Deco lobbies. Both the familiar and the unusual are presented, from the most spectacular, innovative skyscrapers, like the Chrysler Buildings, and shops such as the Steinway Showroom and Broadway Barbershop, to more intimate domestic interiors and pubs like McSorley's Old Ale House. Comprehensive information on buildings open to the public is included.

Joe Friedman is an architectural historian and consultant, specializing in the restoration of historic interiors. He has worked on a variety of projects, including Spencer House in London and the villa of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Paris. He is also author of Inside London, Inside Barcelona, Inside Paris and Inside Rome in this elegant Phaidon series. Richard Berenholtz spent a decade as an architectural designer with major New York firms before beginning a full-time career as a professional photographer. He is renowned for his photography of the buildings of Manhattan and his work has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Time and American Photographer. His outstanding book, Manhattan Architecture, was published in 1988.

'If interior design porn like Wallpaper rings your bells, those canny souls at Phaidon Press have come up with some seriously horny stuff for your coffee table this summer. They are releasing their draw-droppingly gorgeous Inside...series in luxury paperback.' (Attitude) 'A set of stunningly illustrated books celebrates the best of interior design through the ages. The Inside series does not contain any prehistoric art, but its beautiful photographs capture manmade interiors over 2000 years.' (Yorkshire Evening Press) 'Go get the book to go with your T-shirt.' (FX) 'This series throws back the covers to reveal Western interiors that have been languishing in the shadows...they capture the personality of each city.' (The Good Book Guide) 'An armchair architectural adventure...Readers will find examples of all periods of interior design photographed by Richard Berenholtz and described eloquently by Joe Friedman...this intriguing book. From an extraordinary Art Deco church to the stately grandeur of the New York Public library, Inside New York is a fitting testament to some of the most exquisite interiors in the world.' (Inside Fairfield County)