| | |  | Decorative Saucers | Home » » » » » » In the Asian Style: A Design Sourcebook | | | | | | | Description: | | East meets West is a strong trend in modern-day interiors, as homeowners seek to create relaxed, harmonious retreats for their families. Asia Style takes the best examples of Oriental design from around the world to show how it can be applied and adapted absolutely anywhere. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Fiona Dunlop | | Paperback:
| 144 pages | | Publisher:
| New Holland Publishers Uk Ltd | | Publication Date:
| August 03, 2006 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1843301393 | | Product Width:
| 2.62 centimeters | | Product Height:
| 2.56 centimeters | | Product Weight:
| 0.01 pounds | | Package Length:
| 10.16 inches | | Package Width:
| 10.08 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.55 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.72 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 2 reviews |
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13 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Soothing Inspiration from the Asian TropicsFeb 27, 2006
By Taravati
"peace begins within,"
This is one of the more beautiful books on Asian style that I own. Unlike many of the style books coming out from one publishing house, which often recycles photos, no matter how gorgeous...one is somehow always left feeling a little cheated. This slender volume is chocker -block full with lush color and serene settings. Each page is an inspiration.
The layout of the book is divided into sections based on elements of living, such as "Spatial Divisions"( which illustrates in great detail the perimeters and accents so unique to Asia, such as wall space, window and door treatment and most of all, the philosophy and aesthetic ) and "Living", "Eating" and "Bathing" . Each of the chapters is separated by 2 page inserts describing a material or craft technique which defines Asian style and living, and which is essential to almost all cultures and social classes. Such as Bamboo, Lacquer, Ceramics, Textiles, etc. These "accents" serve as wonderful highlighters, really useful to those who are seeking to create an Asian feel.
While the photos are rich with atmosphere and detail, the writing has a little to be desired. One feels the auther is more compiling a smattering of history and information and description to fill out and decorate the photography rather than the other way around. However, the overall book is still filled with a lot of information, and I seem to find myself coming back again and again, reading a little here and there rather than straight through.
One other oversight is that while the title is quite vague, I did not find it much of a source book, but rather an illlustrated variety of asian elements, which ofcourse may be inspiring, but hardly practical. There is however, included in the back a Directory, with an extensive list of Hotels, Museums, Shops, and Suppliers , mostly in Asia and the UK. (None in America). It is also almost wholly focused on tropical asia, with a few rare shots of Japan or India. Though this does not bother me in the least, as the book is so beautiful and intoxicating as it is, that might be a disappointing factor for those expecting a more general overview.
As parting remark, I have to re-emphasize the Beauty, and incredible good taste revealed and celebrated in each shot on every page and of the gracious home owners and businesses who opened their doors to their down-right sublime and breathtaking creations for us to dream and be inspired.
If you are seeking a gorgeous, illustrated book that really celebrates and reveals (tropical southeast) Asian style, this book is the leader of the pack.
1 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Very poorMay 07, 2007
By Signe Smith
"the asian spirit"
Very poor book and among the 20 or so books I have on the subject - this is no doubt the worse. It does not make me the least inspired. Sorry to say - but do not buy it.
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