Versailles The Hidden Splendors of Sun King’s Palace Book by Catherine Pégard

Palm Beach Living By: Jennifer Ash Rudick Photography by Nick Mele Explore the pleasures of life in the homes and gardens of the legendary tropical island of Palm Beach Could it be the subtropical climate and seaside breezes that have drawn multiple generations to Palm Beach for more than a century? Or does its timeless appeal lie in its unique mixture of charming bungalows, sleek minimalist houses, chic apartments, and iconic Mediterranean Revival residences by such legendary architects as Maurice Fatio and John Volk? Though the nation’s most exclusive barrier island is perennially thronged with visitors, few have seen the private homes and gardens showcased in Palm Beach Living. Some of the homes incorporate the exuberant colors of the island’s tropical flora; others opt for a soothing, more neutral palette to contrast with the surrounding landscape. All embrace indoor/outdoor living, and each reflects the singular aesthetic of the owner, realized with the help of renowned architects, including Fairfax & Sammons, Chris Stone and David Fox, Daniel Kahan, and Jeffrey W. Smith; superb landscape architects such as Mario Nievera, Jorge Sánchez...

Cartier in the 20th Century By: Margaret Young-Sánchez Introduction by Pierre Rainero Essays by Martin Chapman, Michael Hall, Stefano Papi, and Janet Zapata Created with the experti...

The French Country House By: Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery and Bernard Touillon Epitomizing what the French call l’art de vivre (the art of good living), The French Country House is ...

Symphony of Jewels Annu Hu: Opus 1 By: Carol Woolton, David Warren, and Janet Zapata Photography by David Behl Inspired by Chinese art and lore, Western art and music, and the natural world, Anna Hu...

:Versailles, Trianon, Marly, The Chateaux of Loius XIV This Comprehensive volume documents for the first time twenty-one chateaux and pavilions commissioned by Louis XIV, the 'Sun K...

Versailles Gardens Sculpture And Mythology By Jacques Girard 1985. Discover the artistic splendor of the gardens of Versailles with the book "Versailles Gardens: Sculpture And Mythology" by Jacques Girard, 1st edition published in 1985. Large heavy collectible coffee table hardcover book A renowned photographer captures the grandeur, fantasy, history, and artwork of Louis XIV's spectacular gardens of Versailles. A beautiful book that explains fully the symbolic and historic gardens of Versailles, France. It was published in 1985 and 30 years later the photographic plates stand up to the test of time although there probably are more recent publications. The concept of Louis XIV and created by Le Notre, the greatest landscape architect, the gardens are a lasting tribute to the gods, nature and the marrying of these elements to architecture and design. “In 1664 a festival was held in the gardens which marked the beginning of the glorious era of Versailles”. The book has a complete and detailed map of the gardens and extensive commentary on the photographic plates and a full list of the sculptures and the artists. Published by The Vendome Press...

Sumptuously illustrated with over 100 stunning full-page color photographs, this exquisite book displays the opulence and incomparable beauty of the treasures created for and collect...

Royal Splendor in the Enlightenment: Charles IV of Spain, Patron and Collector Hardcover Book.January 1, 2010 by Bridget and Isabel Moran Suarez Marx. Charles IV (1748–1819) was an o...