Crossing Boundaries: A Global Vision of Design |  | Author: Vicente Wolf
Publisher: Monacelli
Category: Book
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 398,083
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 200
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 10.7 x 1
ISBN: 1580931812
Dewey Decimal Number: 747.09
EAN: 9781580931816
ASIN: 1580931812
Publication Date: October 5, 2006
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Product Description
Famed interior designer Vicente Wolf is known for a modern and elegant design sensibility that is guided by integrity and simplicity. He is also a photographer of note, capturing images of his own design work and of his travels. Crossing Boundaries is a fascinating combination of the two, a spirited approach that pairs travel and design based on visits to Ethiopia, Myanmar, Syria, Madagascar, and Borneo. Wolf is an adventurous voyager, and he is captivated by how people express themselves: in the colors and patterns of clothing, the forms and features of architecture, and so on. These influences are incorporated into his own designs, sometimes directlya collection of brightly colored woven caps that add personality to a Wyoming log cabinand sometimes indirectlya composition of gray-blues and gray-greens drawn from succulent plants in a dry riverbed.
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 A second gorgeous book from VW January 13, 2007
I'dratherbereading (California)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
I loved the author's first book, "Learning to See" so much that I pre-ordered this book, and I was not disappointed! It makes a good companion to LTS; somewhat more inspirational, whereas LTS is somewhat more practical.
With his extraordinary "eye", the author/photographer finds beauty -proportion, color, texture - around him and distills it into his absolutely amazing interiors. Although both his travels (to far-flung exotic lands) and interiors are high-end, the principles can be applied even if your travels are nearby and your budget more DIY than Roche-Bobois (though a little $$ does help!). Additionally, the design of the book itself is gorgeous, reflecting the same informed sensibility.
While I would never let an interior decorator "do" my living room, I love the subtleties of Wolf's work, and find it sparks creative solutions for the organization of my own, humble, abode. The photographs in the book are exceptional (it could well be considered a photography book), and reading it is a pleasure that I savored, bit by bit, over the last few months. A gem to be kept nearby, for inspiration and pure sensual pleasure.
Fully Flavored and a Visual Indulgence June 26, 2007
T. S.
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
This book takes us to various locations throughout the world where color, shape, texture, and design from various enthic cultures are integrated in modern design. The chapters are divided geographically and the first part of each chapter reveals the colors, flavors, textures, and ambience of that ethnic area's particular characteristics. Then in the second part of the chapter, the author integrates those influences into the modern westernized home showing exactly how and what he chose to influence his designs. He takes us on a journey throughout the world and we get an inside peak into how he thinks and rationalizes his ideas while mixing with the local culture. This book has loads of eye candy photos. I gave it a FIVE star rating because of the beautiful layout and richness of the photos and for the intimate writing that Vincent Wolf gives from his experience. However, personally I give it a four because, for my own personal preferences, I would have loved to see more of these ethnic influences and colors embellished more in the modern designs he created. I think he toned it down too much in the final results of his designs - but thats just my opinion. The rooms and spacial relationships of the rooms feel very real instead of "propped" like so many design books. This book makes an excellent resource book or a wonderful coffee table book for everyone's enjoyment.
Fabulous VW March 9, 2007
T. L. Mcrae (Rexburg, ID United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book by Vicente Wolf has inspired me, as an interior design educator, to further my design research and development of my photographic skills. I have always admired his interiors published in various magazines. This book, however, has become the inspiration I use with my students. It has energized my own approach to design with a much more sensitive eye for detail, and has inspired my very soul. His photos are beautiful. His sensitivity to culture and the "crossing of boundaries" in his travels has encouraged me to be more aware when I am traveling. Thanks to Vicente Wolf, my design life has changed.
Educatuinal and totally beautiful! May 28, 2007
William S. Carter (Charlotte, NC & NYC)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is not only a joy to look at it is a valuable tool in learning the design secrets of a master.
great experience June 27, 2007
Renato Almeida
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
mr wolf in his travels search for inspirations in the most unusual places: ethiopia, burma, syria - most of times acquiring local handcrafted items which he will use in his decorations. Although his palette is a bit neutral, with pastel colors most of times, his interiors are extremely beautiful, with subdued elegance and charm. Interesting is how he manages to mix the objects from his travels, with modern furniture, mirrors in abondance and white walls.
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