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With its intoxicating mix of Berber, Arab, Spanish and French Art Deco styles, Morocco could well be called the birthplace of fusion - and it continues to absorb design influences from the West. "New Moroccan Style" reveals four emerging trends in this design melting pot: delirium, fusion, minimalism and repose. Each represents a different aesthetic, yet all are distinctly Moroccan. The book takes readers on a tour through private homes, stylish resorts and intimate guesthouses. Entertainment is as much a part of the Moroccan experience as the glorious rugs and intricate furnishings. Complementing the various houses are recipes and tips for entertaining Moroccan-style, as well as a comprehensive source guide for travellers and shoppers.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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We bought this book when we decided to decorate our bedroom in Moroccan style. As such, it provided us with some good visual reference material, and it makes a nice coffee table book. However, we were disappointed that it did nothing to analyse what Moroccan style is, which is the kind of information even a reasonably informative magazine article would give. Also, rather more of the images were of Moroccan style applied outside Morocco than we would have liked.
Neither the pictures nor the text delivered much in the way of what the subtitle promises -- the art of sensual living. This is ultimately a photographic essay, and does not go much beyond the sense of vision into taste, smell, texture and sound. If the book was entitled New Moroccan Style: images of an international phenomenon, or some such, it would have matched its promise rather more exactly.
All in all this is a nice book to own, but it does not quite deliver on the promise it makes.
Neither the pictures nor the text delivered much in the way of what the subtitle promises -- the art of sensual living. This is ultimately a photographic essay, and does not go much beyond the sense of vision into taste, smell, texture and sound. If the book was entitled New Moroccan Style: images of an international phenomenon, or some such, it would have matched its promise rather more exactly.
All in all this is a nice book to own, but it does not quite deliver on the promise it makes.
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Good, but not great...
15 Feb 2005
Format:Hardcover
I confess that I was a bit disappointed by this book. I was hoping for a book about sumptuous Moroccan decorating and living the Moroccan lifestyle. This book really only barely touches on that. The actual focus of the book is concentrated on a few hotels and restaurants located in Morocco but owned mostly by people foreign to Morocco, with the addition of a few homes of wealthy people in the United States who have been somewhat influenced by Moroccan style. This book contains no pictures of the interiors of homes of the average Moroccan citizen at all.
Also, the decorating style advocated in this book is one of an overall Contemporary style with Moroccan influences. In the case of this book, "New" Moroccan Style equals an almost Asian minimalist approach with a few Moroccan handicrafts thrown in. If you're looking for a book with pictures featuring the more well-known "More is better!" Moroccan decorating approach, with layer on top of layer of textile and color, you are bound to be as disappointed as I was. The decorating style featured in this book is very restrained compared to most other books on Moroccan style that I have encountered.
I still give the book four stars overall for content and information. For what the book actually is, it's not a bad book at all. It just isn't exactly what you'd expect it to be, either. The text discussing the origins of Moroccan style, from the Berber influence to Andalusian style, is especially informative. The recipes included in the book, along with pictures, are also a nice bonus.
Also, the decorating style advocated in this book is one of an overall Contemporary style with Moroccan influences. In the case of this book, "New" Moroccan Style equals an almost Asian minimalist approach with a few Moroccan handicrafts thrown in. If you're looking for a book with pictures featuring the more well-known "More is better!" Moroccan decorating approach, with layer on top of layer of textile and color, you are bound to be as disappointed as I was. The decorating style featured in this book is very restrained compared to most other books on Moroccan style that I have encountered.
I still give the book four stars overall for content and information. For what the book actually is, it's not a bad book at all. It just isn't exactly what you'd expect it to be, either. The text discussing the origins of Moroccan style, from the Berber influence to Andalusian style, is especially informative. The recipes included in the book, along with pictures, are also a nice bonus.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Gorgeous!
17 May 2004
Format:Hardcover
This is such a great book! Spare yet sensual interiors, there are ideas for interiors in here that everyone can do. Moroccan interior design is not based on lots of money, or elaborate settings, but rather arranging things you have in unexpected ways - decide what's pleasing to you, and get bold with color!
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