London Interiors: From the Archives of Country Life

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Summary: Lost Interiors in Black and White
Review: It's hard to believe that we, as a people, once created the kind of interiors that are so splendidly recalled by this book. It's even harder to believe that so many of the interiors presented have been demolished. Will architects and artisans and craftspeople ever again create such impressive works? The answer, likely, is no. As such, should we not, absolutely, save all such remaining treasures? This book makes an excellent case for this argument, with its beautiful images, beautifully printed. The text is crisp, and the author nicely opinioned. All this volume lacks is a map showing the houses and neighborhoods discussed (helpful to us non-Londoners).

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Summary: A must for any person interested in great architecture.
Review: It's hard to believe that we, as a people, once created the kind of interiors that are so splendidly recalled by this book. It's even harder to believe that so many of the interiors presented have been demolished. Will architects and artisans and craftspeople ever again create such impressive works? The answer, likely, is no. As such, should we not, absolutely, save all such remaining treasures? This book makes an excellent case for this argument, with its beautiful images, beautifully printed. The text is crisp, and the author nicely opinioned. All this volume lacks is a map showing the houses and neighborhoods discussed (helpful to us non-Londoners).

Rating:
Summary: Lost Interiors in Black and White
Review: The book is an exquisite capsule of magnificent interiors of London buildings, most of which have been destroyed or dismantled. As a reference book it is invaluable but there are also ideas that can be adapted by anyone who wants to learn more about classical proportions. My only regret is not to have been able to have seen these interiors in color. M. Boyd