Laura Ashley by Martin Wood
Against the background of Laura Ashley’ s life – from her birth in South Wales in 1925 to her sudden death in 1985 – Martin Wood tells the story of the iconic brand she and her husband, Bernard, created. Beginning with the textiles they designed and printed at home in their three-room flat in the 1950s, Wood looks at how, when they began designing and selling dresses, blouses and other clothes, and launched a range of household textiles and furnishings, ‘ Laura Ashley style’ became a phenomenon. The story is richly illustrated with more than 200 photographs and drawings, many never previously published, from the company’ s archives and the Ashley family’ s private records. From reviews of Nancy Lancaster 'Excellent . . . the best title on taste and design published this year' Financial Times 'Of all the books on houses and gardens . . . this one takes the cake' Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire, Spectator 'A rare treat, fluently written and superbly illustrated Daily Telegraph
The book as a whole is a delight and kept me interested for hoursCambrian News In an uncertain economic climate, what could be better than a dollop of British nostalgia with your scone? BBC Homes & Antiques A beautifully compiled record of the life and inspirations behind the legend that is Laura Ashley. Drawn from first-hand accounts, Martin Wood skilfully documents the history of what has become a highly successful and influential brand. Easy Living Back in the days before anyone had heard of Cath Kidson, one name dominated the worlds of fashion and interiors: Laura Ashley. Daily Mail Beautifully illustrated biography Daily Mail
Martin Wood is a designer of textiles, interiors and gardens who also has a winning way with words.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780711228979 |
| ISBN 10 | 0711228973 |
| Title | Laura Ashley |
| Author | Martin Wood |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2009-09-03 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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