Paru le 01/10/2014 | Relié sous jaquette 359 pages
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photography Frédéric Baron-Morin | translation Kate Gillet
Habitat is turning 50. To celebrate this milestone year, the famous French home design retailer has turned back the clock to retell its fascinating story, from the company's creation right through to the present day.
Cast your eyes over 150 iconic pieces, all beautifully illustrated and knowledgeably described, along with a number of previously unpublished documents, and discover the influences that have shaped the firm's development and marked the history of design since 1964. This veritable reference work pays tribute to a highly innovative brand that has always remained true to the core ethos established by its founder, Sir Terence Conran : « Useful can be beautiful and beautiful can be affordable ».
Serge Gleizes is a journalist who writes articles for the home décor, architecture and design sections of several magazines. He has also authored a number of books, including Decoration and Inspiration by Ladurée and Le Grand Véfour published by Les Éditions du Chêne ; Ladurée, fabricant de douceurs (Minerva, 2006) ; Bruno Moinard, l'architecte promeneur (La Martinière Styles, 2010) ; and La Villa Arson à Nice (Éditions du Patrimoine, 2011).
Having initially trained as an interior designer, Frédéric Baron-Morin began his career in the world of design before making the move to photography. Combining his passion for images with a highly inquisitive mind, he produces photographic content for the press, publishers and brands on a variety of topics, ranging from architecture and still life to home décor. He notably shot the photographs for Bourjois, Beauty with a French accent and Sennelier, a History in color published by Les Éditions du Chêne.
