After being out of print for many years, Decorating is Fun is being republished with its original illustrations and a new introduction by Draper's protégé, designer Carleton Varney. Amazingly, the book is still practical, amusing and inspirational.
Draper's earnest enthusiasm feels fresh and contemporary. She believed that though there were troubles in the world, one's home should be a refuge, a cheerful place for entertaining one's friends and a colorful and comfortable shelter from the storm.
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In her heyday, Dorothy Draper (1889-1969) was the most famous decorator in America. She had a monthly column in Good Housekeeping magazine and decorated luxury hotels such as the Greenbrier in West Virginia, along with restaurants, nightclubs, houses, apartment buildings, stores, and airplanes. She designed fabrics in the spirit of Brazil, Hawaii, and Spain. She understood the perils and pleasures of furnishing a home, and it was her uncanny understanding of human nature as much as her knowledge of scale, proportion and color that made America trust her.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR010836774
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Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good (Protective cover). First Edition. Cover is in excellent condition, save for light rubbing. DJ is unclipped and in very good condition, save for adhesive residue on front cover. Text is otherwise tight in binding. Text is clean and free of blemishes throughout, save for penned inscription on FEP. No other markings or indications of note. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 137598
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. new edition. 278 pages. 9.00x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk0985225629
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Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition version from 1939. Book has general wear from age. Pages are tanned. Plastic protecting dust jacket from more wear. Seller Inventory # mon0004259429
Seller: Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 1939 Doubldeday Doran first edition with 1939 on both the title page and verso. Tight and unmarked blue cloth with silver spine. Missing the jacket. Shows even tone. Illustrated. Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal. Seller Inventory # 120276