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The sights, smells and sounds of India draw legions of travellers every year in awe of the changing terrain and countryside, but to truly experience the range and diversity of this huge country one needs to gaze into the many, spectacular residences, as rich and eclectic as the landscape that surrounds them. Indian Interiors provides a longing glimpse into these exotic abodes. India's visual culture is ruled by bright colours, religious decoration and the unrelenting heat of the sun, and designers have responded to this challenge in many ways over the centuries. With this book as guide, you can wander into the restored splendour of ancient Maharajas' palaces, enjoy living in houseboats on the lotus-covered lakes of Kashmir, or cool off in imposing colonial buildings built for British rulers wilting in the tropical heat. This is truly a world of contrasts, as we move from simple but beautifully hand-painted tribal huts to the L.A. influenced home of a Hollywood star, from a Buddhist house in Ladakh to the most original house designed in India by Le Corbusier. All the interiors here are lavishly photographed and documented.
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Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on architecture, photography, design, contemporary art, interiors, and travel. Sunil Sethi is a leading journalist, newspaper columnist, and television anchor based in India. His writings have appeared in a variety of publications around the world.
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The search for a truly inspired postmodern India residence must end at the Poddar house in Delhi. Read the first page
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have seen this book at a friend's, and I'm definitely planning on borrowing it very soon. The pictures are intense and vibrant like the country they portray. The best thing, for me, is that for once this is a book that does not stop at the Maharajas' palaces; it covers those, but also peers through the keyhole (or curtain) at "real people's homes", showing the pride and care they have for their possessions, no matter how much or little they have. People may say it's a view that's too romantic; of course the houses have been cleaned and shined, but I felt this book was not just about pretty pictures (although there are plenty of these). It was about gaining a privileged view on a country as large, diverse and intriguing as a whole new world! (in short, I LIKED THIS BOOK!)
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Indian lifestyles. A must have on your shelf. Great for display and for your collection and full of interesting insights, ideas and images. Buy it!! If your designing a room or your house, you'll be very creative.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book shows you a complete array of interiors from village huts to grand palaces; all in full colour photographs - from the houses of the poor to the mansions of the rich! In so doing it opens up & reveals the depth & diversity of Indian cultures from the perspective of the interior design of the dwellings. Fascinating to flick through on a lazy afternoon, particularly if you looking for inspiration for new ideas! Hardcover, Lots of quality pages (280 to be exact!), Great buy!
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Indian Interiors
Great book in hardcover - lovely inspiring pictures and text.
Bought from Historybookshop , whom had excellent packaging and service - will definitely use them again. Read more
Bought from Historybookshop , whom had excellent packaging and service - will definitely use them again. Read more
Published 21 days ago by sacredspirit123
Great Book For Those Fascinated With Indian Design
Great illustrations and informative text.
Exactly what i have come to expect from Taschen books.
Exactly what i have come to expect from Taschen books.
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