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Title: Mexicolor: The Spirit of Mexican Design by Melba Levick, Tony Cohan, Masako Takahashi ISBN: 0-8118-1893-4 Publisher: Chronicle Books Pub. Date: November, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.83 (12 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: My decoration/collection bible
Comment: I ADORE this book!!!! I have poured over it SO MUCH that the spine is cracked open on certain pages. Masako's love for Mexico, the people, the artesania, the "flavor" of Mexican life (well detailed in her husband's book "On Mexican Time") comes screaming through loud and clear on every page. I am an AVID collector/aficionado of all Mexican folk art, handicrafts and artesanias, and this book is virtually my decorating bible. Well worth every cent I spent on it and so much more!
The only flaws (for me)are the chapters on Modern Mexican Architecture and the artists' homes- WAY too modern, as far as I'm concerned, and they do NOT blend with the rest of the book!!!!! However, I have LONG ceased to let those chapter ruin my enjoyment of this simply INCREDIBLE book- I simply skip over them, refuse to look at them, and revel in everything else in the book. My only REAL regret is that she doesn't hurry and come out with MORE books, MORE often!!!!!
Rating: 5
Summary: Mexico lindo/Beautiful Mexico
Comment: Having travelled through most of the states of Mexico, witnessing the enchanting colorful culture firsthand I can say this book captures the essence and beauty of Mexico lindo. It reminds the viewer of the places and people of Mexico in all their colorful splendor. What traveler through Mexico can forget the mercado (outdoor maketplace)experiece with the aromas and color blending for an intoxicating mixture that stays with you for a lifetime? It is all captured here in this brilliantly colored book. An inspirational book for the artist as well, the splashes of color jump from the pages into one's imagination for new ideas based on centuries old traditions. Although the fantastic color photographs are the highlight of this magnificnet book, the text is equally as good and highly informative. Little known tidbits abound. Take for example the centuies old technique of hanging cactus upside down to attract cochineal bugs. The bugs are then crushed to extract a wonderful red dye for wool rugs. Nothing is wasted, the bugs are sun dried or toasted on a griddle and mixed with lime after being crushed to a powder. The 21 chapters cover all aspects of Mexican life and each deserves the utmost attention since the detail given to each is exquisite. Nearly half of the chapters are dedicated to some aspect of the home, whether the garden, renovated haciendas or charming homes away from home for the traveler, the peeks into the places of rest are magnificent. The section featuring four artists homes is fabulous. There is one particular chapter that I love most, it is simply entitled wood. Here one will find marvelous wood creations, including masks and furniture as well as the famous wood carvers from Oaxaca, who create whimsical, colorful animals that defy conventional conceptions. There are other places to find wood creations as they are featured throughout the book in one form or another. This book demands to viewed over and over. This is one not to be shelved but to be kept handy for reference or inspiration. I would highly recommened this book to anyone who loves the old world culture that is Mexico. It is one of my favorite books that I cherish, a special gift that I view often, colorful memories rekindled and brought to life again and again.
Rating: 4
Summary: Sunglasses Required!
Comment: Put your sunglasses on (make sure there prescription, the font is really small) and get ready to feast your eyes on 176 pages of brilliant, intense colours. The book covers most aspects of the Mexican lifestyle and shows how colour is integrated into every part of their lives.
I had thought that the pictures where the leftovers from the authors other book, Mexicasa: The Enchanting Inns and Haciendas of Mexico, but this book seems to have been published first.
If you buy either one of these books, make sure you check out the binding really good, and keep your receipt. The bindings seem to be very poor and may totally fail before your half way through the book.
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Title: Mexican Tiles: Color, Style, Design by Masako Takahashi, Tony Cohan ISBN: 0811826295 Publisher: Chronicle Books Pub. Date: May, 2000 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Mexicasa: The Enchanting Inns and Haciendas of Mexico by Melba Levick, Gina Hyams ISBN: 0811828069 Publisher: Chronicle Books Pub. Date: December, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Mexican Country Style by Karen Witynski, Joe P. Carr ISBN: 1586852558 Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publisher Pub. Date: March, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Mexican Color/Color Mexicano by Poniatowska ISBN: 1556708351 Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: The New Hacienda by Karen Witynski, Joe P. Carr, W. Scott Mitchell ISBN: 1586852612 Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publisher Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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