Living with Books

A home filled with books can be a place of inspiration. Far from being simple storage spaces, bookcases, shelves and even entire libraries reveal the personalities and lifestyles of their owners.

Living with Books takes us on a guided tour of the libraries of some passionate readers, discovering how they fit their love of books into their homes and lives. Artists, interior decorators, graphic designers, fashion designers, writers, collectors, journalists and business people: all have different ways of engaging with books as a design challenge, striking a balance between style and practicality, modern trends and classic styling, strict organization and carefree clutter.

The lavish illustrations show how the right combination of shelving, lighting and accessories can be brought together with a dash of imagination to create a truly unique interior.
Here is a world of inventive ways to showcase books at their best, as objects of beauty and fascination for all.

Among the libraries’ owners are:
    Philippe Starck
    Terence Conran
    Ron Arad
    Manolo Blahník
    Paul Smith
    Gilbert & George
    Annette Messager
    Sonia Rykiel
    Kenzo
    Pierre & Gilles

Roland Beaufre is an internationally renowned photographer. He has contributed to many decorating and art magazines since 1979, such as Décoration Internationale, City Magazine, The World of Interiors, Maison et Jardin, Marie Claire Maison, Glamour, Maison Française and Cosmopolitan. He has also published many books. Dominique Dupuich is a journalist and stylist who has worked for Marie Claire Maison, Glamour and Cosmopolitan.