{"product_id":"mexican-newell-turner-9780865654235","title":"Mexican: A Journey Through Design","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn American expat searches vibrant cities and quiet pueblos for the essence of authentic Mexican style. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Susana Ordov疽\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Revealing the richly visual and cultural details that are the essence of Mexican style, award-winning design editor and photographer Newell Turner has done for Mexican design what legendary culinary pioneer Diana Kennedy did for Mexican food. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Elegantly organized around nine decisive decorative periods that have shaped M騙ico's unique design journey to the present day, \u003ci\u003eMexican: A Journey Through Design\u003c\/i\u003e establishes a visual dialogue with the reader that beautifully captures the depth and subtleties of the country's aesthetic legacy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ushered behind the walls, gates, and doors of private M騙ico, we are introduced to an intriguing world of interior design and architecture--including the highly developed civilizations pre-dating the arrival of Columbus; the Spanish colonial arts; the dynamic response to global movements such as art deco and surrealism; and a rich survey of modernist and contemporary work. Woven intricately into this history is Turner's own story of discovering the distinctive soul of M騙ico, where--in the spirit of memoirs in which a traveler discovers another country--he finds himself along the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this vivid volume of color, texture, and contrasts, Turner examines the extraordinary range of Mexican design with the insight of a true devotee. The breathtaking photography shows how every room, courtyard, loggia--and even a chair or an arrangement of flowers--are part of a rich design heritage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Turner spent his magazine career chronicling American style, and now his unerring eye has turned to M騙ico. We are invited to join him on a voyage as he explores the homes of Mexicans and other expats who share his passion for authentic M騙ico--both past and present--and are inspired by the country's complex history and stunning landscapes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes Color Photographs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Newell Turner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0865654239\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780865654235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vendome Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/16\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.13h x 9.45w x 1.18d","brand":"Newell Turner","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44079775514879,"sku":"9780865654235","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_51d6d35c-23af-4630-90a7-12bb658cbb26.jpg?v=1685483070","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mexican-newell-turner-9780865654235","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}