Gillian Newberry worked at British Vogue, David Bailey’s
photographic studio, and the Royal College of Art’s fashion school
prior to assisting Bennison at his antiques shop and with the
production of his fabrics. After Bennison’s death, Newberry and her
husband founded Bennison Fabrics in 1985. Sir John Richardson is an
eminent art historian and
Picasso biographer.
"Geoffrey Bennison: Master Decorator (Rizzoli) surveys the career
of the influential interior designer and antiques dealer . . . The
book is packed with photographs of the homes, rich with pattern and
texture, that Bennison crafted for European stars and socialities:
a French Country house for Baron David de Rothschild, a London
bachelor pad for actor Terrence Stamp, a Chelsea home turned into a
floral fantasia for the Duchess of Beaufort." -Elle Decor
"One of the most influential British decorators of the 20th century
. . . Known for defying conventional notions of style, Bennison
earned a reputation for refined originality matched by very few."
-Flower Magazine
"Written by long time shop associate Gillian Newberry, who
continued Geoffrey’s work posthumously by founding Bennison
Fabrics in 1985, we gain entree into his fascinating world. From
his time at Slade School of Art where he showed early artistic
talent, to his years as an antiques dealer at many London outposts
and adventures during the swinging 60s to his career as an
in-demand decorator for the most discerning international
clients, [Geoffrey Bennison: Master Decorator] is a wild and
sumptuous magic carpet of a ride in design." -Quintessence.com
"Geoffrey Bennison was and remains one of the most influential
English designers you’ve never heard of. That is, unless you work
in the esteemed design studio of Michael S. Smith, who launched his
design career several decades ago with his own super-polished and
deftly designed rooms that paid elegant homage to the tea-dyed,
faded country gentry look that Bennison first perfected. . .
. Geoffrey Bennison: Master Decorator, by Gillian Newberry,
with a foreword by Sir John Richardson (Rizzoli) is the most
beautiful tribute to genius Bennison. It’s luscious with images and
ideas. It’s a feast of fabrics and softly faded tones, and highly
understated designs. . . . Designers and architects, in particular,
should keep two copies on hand at all times. Make that three. I
just wish the late Mr. Bennison could be here to enjoy the fuss—and
to sign some books." -StyleSaloniste.com
"If you are a design student or a new-to-the-profession designer,
[Geoffrey Bennison: Master Decorator] will not only introduce you
to the work of one of the twentieth century's most talented
designers, but it will also educate you about the significant roles
that quality, craftsmanship, and connoisseurship should play in
interior design. And if you're an old-hand in design, this book
will remind you of the days when all three qualities were
considered noble pursuits." -Peak of Chic
"Master decorator extraordinaire Geoffrey Bennison is considered a
legend in the art of interior decoration and design, with
contemporary designers often turning to his oeuvre for inspiration.
This book is a first of its kind chronicling Bennison’s life and
times, from his early days as an antiques dealer in London through
to his later years as an acclaimed interior designer. From lavish
country estates and magnificent retreats to tastefully executed
apartments and townhouses, Bennison’s interiors were a showcase of
his design sensibilities that combined his knowledge of English and
French furniture, his eclectic mix of curiosities, and a unique
sense of scale, pattern, color, and fabric texture together with
his discerning taste in antiques and a flair for the dramatic."
-Blouin Lifestyle
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