Architectural Digest SUMMER 1970 Sonny & Cher.
Rense, Paige (editor).
Place Published: New York:
Publisher: Cleon T Knap,
Date Published: 1970.
Description: Architectural Digest SUMMER 1970. Volume 27, No 1. 112 pages. Color and black & white photo illustrated. The magazine, in illustrated wrapper, is in VERY GOOD ondition with minor aging/discoloration to front color wrapper, minor shelfwear, first few pages have small dog ear at bottom outside edge. Pages inside are tight and bright. JMVINTAGE specializes in Books, Magazines and Treasures related to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and..other curious subjects. Articles include: "NINETEENTH CENTURY AMERICA" An exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York staged as part of the Centennial celebration of its founding in 1870. The Museum has assembled period rooms with collections of furnishings and art objects that reflect significant design fashions during the century. The focal point of the exhibition is the architect Edward Vason Jones, of Albany, GA. An architectural historian and leading authority on decorative arts, Mr. Jones is responsible for numerous historic restorations around the country. Featured homes include: The Williams-Belvin House, in Richmond, Virginia; the Matthew Clarkson House in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn in 1835; FIFTH AVENUE APARTMENT FOR FAMILY LIVING A fifty year old apartment on New York's stylish Fifth Avenue was completely redesigned and up-dated for the fast paced life of a young family with small children. Interior design by Joseph Braswell Associates, Inc. ORIENTAL ACCENTS IN NORTH CAROLINA HOME A contemporary home in North Carolina is built for family living and entertaining, with interiors combining oriental furniture and family antiques. lnterior design by John B. Wisner, F.A.I.D. A MIXTURE OF MOODS A contemporary home in Beverly Hills was designed as a background for both business and social activities of a Los Angeles businesswoman. lnterior design by Ron Collier, A.I.D. COVER ARTICLE: "YORK CASTLE" A sixteenth century Moorish castle in Tangier that played a significant role in the colorful history of North Africa. The fortress- like structure was recently rescued from ruin and decay by Parisian Yves Vidal, president of Knoll International, and restored as a holiday retreat from his world travels. Restoration by Yves Vidal, Charles Sevingy, and Robert Gerofi. TRADITIONAL BACKGROUND FOR YOUNG ENTERTAINERS Home of the young recording stars "Sonny and Cher ." The idols of millions of young people chose as a setting for their active way of life the traditional elegance of a large, older home in Bel Air, California. lnterior design by Ron Wilson HENRY MOORE ON SCULPTURE This issue's selection for our continuing series of articles "On Art" offers excerpts by the famed sculptor Henry Moore, who discusses his art and gives his provocative views on art in general. The article is accompanied by eight pages of color photographs of his work from a recent one-man showing at the M. Knoedler & Company gallery in New York which presented a comprehensive look at the last ten years' work of the controversial English artist. A LOOK AT THE WORLD OF YACHTS A glance into the luxury oriented world of pleasure craft, with views of five examples of different sizes and styles of yachts and their custom designed interiors. Featured yachts include: Karimor V, at 114 feet, built by Fedship Company in Amsterdam with interior design by Marjorie A. Bedell, A.I.D. of Cannell & Chaffin; Titian, a ninety-seven foot yacht, designed by naval architect J.B. Hargrave by Burger Boat Company. Interior design by Henry End; A fifty-seven foot Chris Craft owned by J.B. Motter of Bel Air, California; the Phyllis B, a seventy-foot yacht owned by Mr. And Mrs. Lewis Bracker with interior design by Sally Sirkin; the Settimari, a fifty-three foot Italian boat built for Mr. And Mrs. Gene Cuthbertson of Huntington Harbor, California. Designed and built by Paulo Caliari at the Picchiotti boatyards in Vviareggio, Italy.
Binding: PaperbackCondition: Very Good
Book Id: 9543
Price: $32.50
