{"product_id":"mexican-a-journey-through-design-9780865654235","title":"Mexican: A Journey Through Design","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewell Turner \u003c\/b\u003eled the formation of the Hearst Design Group in 2012 and served as editorial director of \u003ci\u003eElle Decor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVeranda\u003c\/i\u003e. As the editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eHouse Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e, he won a coveted National Magazine Award for General Excellence--the industry equivalent of an Oscar. Earlier, Turner held senior editorial positions at \u003ci\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMetropolitan Home\u003c\/i\u003e, and was the founding editor of \u003ci\u003eHamptons Cottages \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e and its many sister publications. A trustee of the New York School of Interior Design, he lives in the Catskill region of New York as well as in Mérida, Mexico. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusana Ordovás \u003c\/b\u003eis a Mexico City-based journalist and creative director; she is a contributor to \u003ci\u003eAD Mexico\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCabana\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vendome Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614382788882,"sku":"9780865654235","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b667941c-4271-4cc7-873b-81fa9a24621c.jpg?v=1732442243","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mexican-a-journey-through-design-9780865654235","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}