Product Description
The life and work of the groundbreaking interior designer and inventor of the "California Look." One of the most innovative, imitated, and internationally respected design icons of the twentieth century, Michael Taylor brought with him a new vision that changed California's, and the profession's, approach to interiors. More than fifty of his commissions and other projects, ranging from classical to "Californian," illustrate the breadth of his talent. 300 color photographs.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 9 reviews)

Terrific by Jam-i (Washington, DC)

5 Stars
September 18, 2009
An amazing picture of an amazing design talent. Very good addition to your design/decorating library.

From the Creator of California Style by Sacramento Book Review (Sacramento, CA)

4 Stars
April 17, 2009
Michael Taylor was a California-focused interior designer, who created "California Style," and made it popular outside of the state. This retrospective of 46 of his projects is organized by house, starting in 1956 and going to 1985. The introduction also includes pictures from Taylor's own home, Sea Cliff in San Francisco, the Fleur de Lys restaurant in San Francisco and the Auberge du Soleil resort in Napa Valley. The book is in full color, with many full page illustrations and commentary about all. There are many interesting asides about Taylor and his clients, making this more than just a retrospective of his work, but also one on the relationships he developed with each of his clients. Some of the older photographs are not as crisp as the more modern ones, but the coverage of the houses is superb, and the decoration that Taylor pioneered is excellent. Seeing the design work done chronologically also allows the ability to see how Taylor evolved as a designer, and how popular taste changed as well. Recommended for professional and amateur designers, and anyone who enjoys home touring.

Michael Taylor: Interior Design by Jack D. Farris (Naples, Florida)

5 Stars
April 04, 2009
This a great compilation of many years of work from the legendary California designer, Michael Taylor. The text and photography are outstanding. Great reference for the design library.

Legendary design by Joseph A Keenan (bloomfield Hills Mi)

5 Stars
March 19, 2009
I have long admired the work of Michael Taylor and this wonderful book sums up a incredible life of a legendary designer. This book not only shows us the beautiful work by Mr. Taylor thought his career but also has an interesting bio of his life as well. The book is a must have for anyone who interested in timeless design

A gorgeously illustrated book by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)

5 Stars
March 15, 2009
Michael Taylor was a contemporary interior designer deemed the 'best in the U.S.' by society and fashion photographer Cecil Beaton: his style revolutionized interior design in the 1970s and 80s, introduced 'California style' and brought logs and earth into the home. A gorgeously illustrated book makes for a celebration of his lasting California heritage works - which include his own Sea Cliff home and the restaurant Fleur de Lys in San Francisco. Any arts library strong in interior design and California collections in particular - even general-interest California history holdings - need this.

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