Interiors Library No. 1. Edited by George Nelson. Whitney Publications, Inc.©1952. 145 pages. Hardcover. Contains 232 photographs of interior design by different designers, with running comments by architect, designer and editor George Nelson. Volume 1 in a series.
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Excerpt:
Interiors, a monthly periodical published for professionals in all branches of interior design, answers the demand for a popular and comprehensive book on contemporary interiors. Now, in a single volume Interiors presents the finest of its research and content for laymen and interested home owners as well as for decorators, architects, manufacturers, retailers, and students.
George Nelson, noted architect, designer and editor, ties the 232 illustrations together with a sparkling introduction and running commentary which accurately points out the problem each of the 81 designers faced and how it was met. These illustrations were selected by Interiors' editors who are in close contact with architects and designers of international reputation. This at-the-source method has enabled Interiors to bring its readers the first reports of new directions in design.
This survey of the best of today's living spaces is one that graphically presents the contemporary feeling in the elements of space, volume, texture, light, color and form. As a reference and idea source, LIVING SPACES is essential for any library. This first volume of Interiors Library (beginning a series which will treat all aspects of design) wins its laurels for the pure visual pleasure it offers the reader.