Jamie Drake, the man behind some of this country's most dynamic, distinctive, and liveable interiors, and voted one of the Top AmericanDesigners by House Beautiful and New York Magazine, knows how tocreate seriously delightful environments. Equally comfortable intraditional and contemporary styles, he is known for his flair with bold, fearless colour. New American Glamour captures Drake's signaturelush, high-wattage eclecticism with 175 full-colour images - the majorityof which have been photographed especially for this book by WilliamWaldron. The book covers Drake's take on making an ordinary roomextraordinary using five basic principles: Luster, Texture, Colour, TheCurve, and The Mi
From the cover to the last page there was nothing I didn't love. I was warmly brought into Drake's world by the sweet memoir-like background and explanations given. He is wonderfully specific about what he's included and why. You do not have to be a a fan of the flashy or particularly modern style to appreciate the luster of his look and find elements to emulate in your own home.
Jamie Drake's New American Glamour
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is a great book for anyone interested in "glam". Once you read you understand why Jamie is so highly acclaimed. He is not bashful to share his knowledge with those of us who are self taught decorators. I highly recommend this book. The photograph's are awesome.
Elegant, yet Lively!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This elegant tome beautifully tells us how to think through design in all it's aspects from color to shape, form and texture. It is not only visually stunning, but a very worthwhile read. Love his drawings as inspirations.
An Exuberance of Color
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
The images in Jamie Drake's New American Glamour are fabulous. I have been fortunate enough to be in one of his rooms. I particular like the fact the he included a lot of colored sketches of his ideas for rooms and then we get to see the finished room. This is a fabulous picture book for interior inspirations.
Bravo!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
At last! A book describing the new master of design at work. For the many fans of Drake's work, waiting for this book for years, it was well worth the wait. The modern maximalist distills his broad magic to a few core principles, instructing us how to get the Drake look on our own. The contradictions of his approach-the clean lines, the saturated hues, the old world luxury, the modern efficiency-all come together to create what is exactly as he describes, the new American glamour. Clearly, Drake is leading the pack. Well done!
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