Inside Barcelona
A delightful insight into the unexpected interiors of a fascinating city.
Text by Joe Friedman, photographs by Peter Aprahamian
- Part of a series which spotlights several of the world's most architecturally rich cities from a fresh angle, taking readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of interiors of various periods and styles
- Offers a rare glimpse behind the closed doors of some of the most significant buildings of our time, from museums and theatres to restaurants and residences
- A directory of all featured buildings, complete with contact details and hours of operation, makes this book a valuable reference for those planning their travels
- Explores the immensely varied atmospheres of a magical city
- Captures the variety from the intimate shop interiors to the remarkable exuberant architectural fantasies of Antoni Gaudí
Paperback
235 x 280 mm, 9 1/4 x 11 in
128 pp
100 colour illustrations
ISBN 9780714837598
0714837598
Barcelona is the gem of Catalonia, abundant in rich and colourful architecture and design: undoubtedly one of Europe's most beautiful and visually-inspiring cities. Inside Barcelona reveals the historic interiors of a wide and varied range of the most fascinating buildings.
Specially-commissioned photographs by the internationally-renowned Peter Aprahamian capture the essence of these works, from the unforgettable houses of Antoni Gaudí and modernista neo-gothic of Josep Cadalfach, to the grandeur of the Opera House and the intimacy of an old candle shop. The city's cutting-edge hotels, restaurants, cinemas and civic buildings are also featured to offer a striking architectural blend.
Following a lively introduction, each photograph is accompanied by a short text that reveals historical anecdotes attached to the interior and points out all the original features and aspects of architectural and design interest.
The author brings to each description his 'insider' insight: the seductive result is that the images and text combine to provide a unique record of the hidden interiors of this remarkably diverse city.
Josep M Botey, an architect who lives and practices in Barcelona, has an expert knowledge and love of the city. He has written several architectural books in Spanish, including a monograph on the architect Oscar Niemeyer (1990).
'If interior design porn like Wallpaper rings your bells, those canny souls at Phaidon Press have come up with some seriously horny stuff for your coffee table this summer. They are releasing their draw-droppingly gorgeous Inside…series in luxury paperback.' (Attitude)
'A set of stunningly illustrated books celebrates the best of interior design through the ages. The Inside series does not contain any prehistoric art, but its beautiful photographs capture manmade interiors over 2000 years.' (Yorkshire Evening Press)
'Go get the book to go with your T-shirt.' (FX)
'This series throws back the covers to reveal Western interiors that have been languishing in the shadows…they capture the personality of each city.' (The Good Book Guide)