Inside Asia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Heavy/
Step beyond the threshold and into the living, breathing interiors of Asia's most extraordinary private homes — Inside Asia is a breathtaking visual odyssey that sweeps across Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Tibet, and India, revealing the intimate spaces where ancient tradition meets contemporary sensibility. Captured through the lens of acclaimed photographer Reto Guntli and chronicled with the eloquent prose of Sunil Sethi, this landmark volume presents an unparalleled portrait of Asian domestic life, from minimalist Singaporean apartments to opulent Rajasthani havelis, from serene Tibetan sanctuaries to the lush, layered interiors of Bangkok's most storied residences. Edited by Angelika Taschen with the meticulous curatorial eye that has defined the Taschen brand, Inside Asia argues powerfully that interior design is never merely decorative — it is a living archive of culture, spirituality, and identity. The work illustrates how each room, each textile, each carefully placed object tells a story of migration, memory, and meaning that stretches back centuries. Lavish in its production and profound in its scope, this volume leaves the reader with an insatiable desire to push open one more door and discover what extraordinary world lies beyond.
Author: Reto Guntli; Sunil Sethi; Angelika Taschen
Format: Hardback
Published: 2007, Taschen
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Heavy/
Step beyond the threshold and into the living, breathing interiors of Asia's most extraordinary private homes — Inside Asia is a breathtaking visual odyssey that sweeps across Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Tibet, and India, revealing the intimate spaces where ancient tradition meets contemporary sensibility. Captured through the lens of acclaimed photographer Reto Guntli and chronicled with the eloquent prose of Sunil Sethi, this landmark volume presents an unparalleled portrait of Asian domestic life, from minimalist Singaporean apartments to opulent Rajasthani havelis, from serene Tibetan sanctuaries to the lush, layered interiors of Bangkok's most storied residences. Edited by Angelika Taschen with the meticulous curatorial eye that has defined the Taschen brand, Inside Asia argues powerfully that interior design is never merely decorative — it is a living archive of culture, spirituality, and identity. The work illustrates how each room, each textile, each carefully placed object tells a story of migration, memory, and meaning that stretches back centuries. Lavish in its production and profound in its scope, this volume leaves the reader with an insatiable desire to push open one more door and discover what extraordinary world lies beyond.