tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post3504918876764292207..comments2024-03-28T01:39:53.154-04:00Comments on The Peak of ChicĀ®: A New Look at Jean-Michel FrankThe Peak of Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-76595356033613422102008-05-29T15:35:00.000-04:002008-05-29T15:35:00.000-04:00Silver lacquer, parchment, shagreen, what's not to...Silver lacquer, parchment, shagreen, what's not to love? Frank is a favourite of both Mrs. E. and me. But we are dyed in the wool decophiles. One more for the shelf!<BR/><BR/>I would like to see more colour photos as the colours that they used were often shocking to our eyes. Unless I am mistaken, I believe that Aesthete did a post on art deco colours.Easy and Elegant Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951907004091808223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-75694120901660258092008-05-28T10:03:00.000-04:002008-05-28T10:03:00.000-04:00Paris- I'm with you. Certainly, the B&W photos are...Paris- I'm with you. Certainly, the B&W photos are far more dramatic and striking. But, color gives you a better idea as to how the piece/rooms actually looked!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-91574878678819325512008-05-28T09:05:00.000-04:002008-05-28T09:05:00.000-04:00I'm torn wishing the pics were in color and loving...I'm torn wishing the pics were in color and loving the ghostly black and white. The detail and materials are sensational, I'd love to see them all together but guess that's what keeps the past so mysterious!The Paris Apartmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09821219037200261455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-26679619014561818742008-05-28T01:10:00.000-04:002008-05-28T01:10:00.000-04:00Its such a beautiful book, although I must admit I...Its such a beautiful book, although I must admit I've only poured over the pics, I haven't even started to read it yet!Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245251599939279346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-85489272510362405322008-05-27T13:39:00.000-04:002008-05-27T13:39:00.000-04:00PT- I think you're right, which makes it even more...PT- I think you're right, which makes it even more surprising that not more has been written about him. At least we've got another book available now!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-91054531420500430702008-05-27T13:10:00.000-04:002008-05-27T13:10:00.000-04:00His influence is everywhere. These pictures make m...His influence is everywhere. These pictures make me realize he influenced the furniture of Samuel Marx and even '80s glam designer Karl Springer (those parchment nesting tables, e.g.).<BR/><BR/>Love this post, J!<BR/><BR/>-ptAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-27445852544229993242008-05-27T10:58:00.000-04:002008-05-27T10:58:00.000-04:00Great Dame- I think it definitely is! It's a compr...Great Dame- I think it definitely is! It's a comprehensive book for sure, but that's why I think it's worth getting.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-36004741760174038492008-05-27T10:55:00.000-04:002008-05-27T10:55:00.000-04:00This is completely up my alley - thanks for postin...This is completely up my alley - thanks for posting about it! This one sounds like a 'must have'.The Woodshedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07538987156815495126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-59251876919076874342008-05-27T10:05:00.000-04:002008-05-27T10:05:00.000-04:00Aesthete- Isn't that the truth! I would be quite h...Aesthete- Isn't that the truth! I would be quite happy with reproductions of about 90% of his pieces.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-63369832582910963462008-05-27T10:03:00.000-04:002008-05-27T10:03:00.000-04:00It is a fascinating book, with scores of photograp...It is a fascinating book, with scores of photographs and lots and lots of furniture and accessories that one longs to reproduce!An Aesthete's Lamenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09620941811191294750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-58754163911547330052008-05-27T08:51:00.000-04:002008-05-27T08:51:00.000-04:00Courtney- Definitely! If people are interested, th...Courtney- Definitely! If people are interested, they should buy it while it's affordable. The Sanchez book (first edition) is over 1K!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-20077939883630957832008-05-27T08:28:00.000-04:002008-05-27T08:28:00.000-04:00Sounds like this is a must for the well rounded de...Sounds like this is a must for the well rounded design library. Great review!Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.com