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Product Description More of 400 of the world's best living spaces created by over 300 of the most influential people in interior design in one luxurious book Oversized and available in four collectable velvet covers to decorate any space in style, Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century is the ultimate global celebration of residential interior design and decorating. With over 400 rooms organized by designer from A-Z, the book goes beyond decorators, designers, and architects to highlight exquisite interiors designed by fashion designers, artists, style icons, and film stars who have made a unique contribution to the world of interior design. Covering work from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day, the book features everything from extraordinary chateaux, stunning town houses, and luxury penthouses – to desert ranches, beach houses, and tiny jewel-like apartments in more than 25 countries. This gorgeous volume includes the "greats" of interior design, such as Elsie de Wolfe, Billy Baldwin, and Colefax & Fowler, alongside contemporary stars including Anouska Hempel, Kelly Hoppen, and Karim Rashid. Noteworthy homes include those of fashion designers Bill Blass, Pierre Cardin, Gianni Versace, and Coco Chanel, as well as artists Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe, Cy Twombly, and Peggy Guggenheim. Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century has been created and commissioned by Phaidon editors and the most influential people in interior design today. It also includes an introduction by William Norwich, interior design and fashion editor formerly of Vogue and The New York Times and three original essays by Graeme Brooker (Head of Interior Design at the Royal College of Art), David Netto (interior designer), and Carolina Irving (Carolina Irving Textiles). This is the essential inspirational source book for design aficionados, anyone who is interested in beautiful rooms, and for everyone who cares about the spaces in which they live. Choose from four stunning covers, Midnight Blue, Saffron Yellow, Platinum Gray or Merlot Red. Review "[A] lavish celebration... A coffee table dream come true."—The Bookseller "Long awaited follow-up to hits The Art Book and The Fashion Book."—Bookbrunch "With this thorough compilation of envy-inducing interiors on your coffee table, you'll never need to open Pinterest again."—New York Magazine Online "Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century is a stunning new book... Tremendous photos and history lessons int ease pages and a lovely special twist: you can choose among a saffron, merlot, platinum, or midnight blue velvet cover - to match your décor."—Amy Astley, Architectural Digest "[C]ollects a century of incredible interior design.... A new must-have... Definitely a coffee table book that belongs in every design-savvy home."—Acquire Mag "[A] massive collection... 400 of the best residential rooms from the early 20th century to now... The interiors in this book are sure to wow seasoned designers and strangers to the craft alike. "—Sixtysix Magazine Online "When Phaidon publishes a book on interiors, you know that they're back... The book is swathed in gorgeous tessellated velvet. It comes in other colours (because if a book about interiors doesn't go with your interiors the world has clearly gone to hell)... There are brilliant essays on taste and how Instagram and Pinterest have revived interest in interior design... It's beautiful and fascinating."—Mad About The House "An up-to-date and f?ted compendium... As rich in substance as it is in lush images."—Architectural Digest Online/AD Pro "The 400 most amazing homes from the past century... A must-read for any interior design aficionado."—Town & Country Online "This new book is the Holy Grail for design junkies."—Yahoo! Lifestyle "A display-worthy appearance to accent your own interior."—Uncrate "These are the most talked-about interiors from the past century... From elegantly streamlined spaces to exuberant celebrations of ma