Mario Buatta is an internationally acclaimed interior designer known for his English Country House style. He has brought the refinement, comfort, and beauty of his designs to a long list of clients from the worlds of entertainment, business, fashion, and high society. Emily Evans Eerdmans received her master's degree in fine and decorative arts from Sotheby's Institute of Art in London and is a leading authority on antique furniture and interior design. She has authored The World of Madeleine Castaing and Regency Redux. Paige Rense is the editor emeritus of Architectural Digest, where she served as editor in chief from 1975 to 2010.
"It seems preposterous that no book had ever been published about
Mario Buatta...finally there's a generous volume covering his
career, which brought to prominence in the U.S the English
country-house style, buoyed by his daring but unerring sense of
color. After more than 400 pages, it seems greedy to want
more...this is an essential addition to interior design literature.
Worth waiting for." ~Interior Design Magazine
"Buatta's magnificent monograph celebrates over fifty years of
design and decoration by one of American's preeminent
decorators-the history, influences, and of course the brilliant
body of work, all sumptuously illustrated and photographed.
Needless to say, there are a great many lessons to be learned and
endless inspiration to be had here-it's a true masterclass in
interior design." -Whatisjameswearing.com
"Never short on floral chintz, cheerful colors, and a
sophisticated air, the views of Buatta's extraordinary body of work
make this tome a must-have." ~Traditional Home
"Finally, after a half-century of designing and reinventing the
English country house for stateside clients...Mario Buatta
showcases city and country residences...along with dazzling
insidery details of a dapper and witty life." ~Paper
City
"This biography of an important American interior designer is
recommended for those interested in late 20th- early 21st century
interiors." ~Library Journal
"When you get your copy of the book, you must read Mario's
introduction. It is laugh-out-loud funny and off the wall, too. All
in all, this is a book that you'll thoroughly enjoy. You'll also be
glad that you added this soon-to-be classic to your design
library." ~Peak of Chic
"...a must for serious design libraries..." -Washington
Post
"The one and only. The first-ever compilation of interior design
legend Mario Buatta's work surveys 50 years of his singular
exuberance." ~Architectural Digest
"Buatta tells his story in his singular, hilarious, deeply informed
way. Don't miss it." ~New York Spaces
"A book-A treasure-make that a treasury of Mr Buatta's
Wonderful World of Rooms...It's biblical in proportions and oh so
wise in words...should be placed atop your book stack-never another
to be placed above it...What a divine book to have...It's big-it's
bold-it's beautiful." -Little Augury
"...full of funny anectodes, personal snapshots, and, of course,
the lavish rooms he has decorated throughout his career....he holds
nothing back..." -Quest
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