{"product_id":"mexican","title":"Mexican","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 Ordovás\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 México'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 México, 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 México, 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 México. 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 México--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","brand":"Vendome Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45786637959215,"sku":"9780865654235","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/2855\/6847\/files\/imageloader_8f83745f-7b2b-44ff-a6fc-d549cba07944.jpg?v=1786143528","url":"https:\/\/tssbooks.com\/products\/mexican","provider":"tssbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}