Jamie Drake's New American Glamour |  | Author: Jamie Drake
Creator: William Waldron
Publisher: Bulfinch
Category: Book
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 540,785
Media: Hardcover
Edition: illustrated edition
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 11 x 10.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0821257161
Dewey Decimal Number: 747.092
EAN: 9780821257166
ASIN: 0821257161
Publication Date: October 19, 2005
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Product Description
Jamie Drake, the man behind some of this country's most dynamic, distinctive, and livable interiors, and voted one of the Top American Designers by House Beautiful and New York magazine, knows how to create seriously delightful environments. Equally comfortable in traditional and contemporary styles, he is known for his flair with bold, fearless color. JAMIE DRAKE'S NEW AMERICAN GLAMOUR captures Drake's signature lush, high-wattage eclecticism with 175 full-color images--the majority of which have been photographed especially for this book by William Waldron. The book covers Drake's take on making an ordinary room extraordinary using five basic principles: Luster, Texture, Color, The Curve, and The Mix. The chapters discuss such design methods as using a single item as inspiration, planning around that focus with a color scheme, and adding finishing touches on the final room. Also included are an introduction about Drake's influences and education and several amazingly detailed childhood drawings of Jamie's that demonstrate his early talent for creating gorgeous interiors.
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 Bravo! October 23, 2005
C. Johnson (Jacksonville, Florida)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
At last! A book describing the new master of design at work. For the many fans of Drake's work, waiting for this book for years, it was well worth the wait. The modern maximalist distills his broad magic to a few core principles, instructing us how to get the Drake look on our own. The contradictions of his approach-the clean lines, the saturated hues, the old world luxury, the modern efficiency-all come together to create what is exactly as he describes, the new American glamour. Clearly, Drake is leading the pack. Well done!
Jamie Drake's New American Glamour October 11, 2007
Pamela K. Stewart (Daphne, Al USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great book for anyone interested in "glam". Once you read you understand why Jamie is so highly acclaimed. He is not bashful to share his knowledge with those of us who are self taught decorators. I highly recommend this book. The photograph's are awesome.
An Exuberance of Color May 26, 2007
DENISE RUSH (CHICAGO, IL USA)
The images in Jamie Drake's New American Glamour are fabulous. I have been fortunate enough to be in one of his rooms. I particular like the fact the he included a lot of colored sketches of his ideas for rooms and then we get to see the finished room. This is a fabulous picture book for interior inspirations.
Elegant, yet Lively! September 18, 2007
randy fertel (New Orleans, Louisiana)
This elegant tome beautifully tells us how to think through design in all it's aspects from color to shape, form and texture. It is not only visually stunning, but a very worthwhile read. Love his drawings as inspirations.
Beautiful, Helpful, and Totally Interesting April 7, 2008
Kerri (Fruitland, Indonesia)
From the cover to the last page there was nothing I didn't love. I was warmly brought into Drake's world by the sweet memoir-like background and explanations given. He is wonderfully specific about what he's included and why. You do not have to be a a fan of the flashy or particularly modern style to appreciate the luster of his look and find elements to emulate in your own home.
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