Behind Closed Doors: The Private Homes of 25 of the World's Most Creative People - Hardcover

Meyers, Rob

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1742706525 ISBN 13: 9781742706528

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books, 2014

Synopsis

Behind Closed Doors is a stunning collection of edgy interior photographs. Through his varied contacts in the magazine and arts worlds, Rob Meyers sent a batch of disposable cameras out to a variety of artists, musicians, photographers and bloggers and asked if they would take pictures of the favourite parts of their home. Much to Rob's surprise, many people sent back a full camera.

The result is a unique, intimate insight into the homes of some of the world's most interesting people. Wander around the homes of Courtney Love, Martha Stewart, Jeremy Scott, Olivier Theyskens, Tavi Gevinson and more. Get an insight into how they live and the parts of their home that best define them; find inspiration in the way they style their living spaces and the interiors they choose. Behind Closed Doors is a surprising and inspiring insight into the homes of some of the world's most exciting people.

Included:
Vince Aletti, Gary Card, Conor Donlon, Oleg Dou, Nicola Formichetti, Simon Foxton, Tavi Gevinson, Terence Koh, Courtney Love, Aimee Mullins, Marc Quinn, Martin Raymond & Chris Sanderson, Jeremy Scott, Marvin Scott Jarrett, Christopher Simmonds, Lord Peregrine & Catherine St Germans, Martha Stewart, Matthew Stone, Kyle Stewart & Jo Sindle, Olivier Theyskens.

Points of Interest:
Courtney Love section - the mantlepiece of wedding toppers includes the one from Courtney's and Kurt Cobain's wedding cake. And the picture next to the bust is of Kurt and Francis Bean that's never been published before.

Marc Quinn section -the picture of his fridge shows a kilner jar of his blood. Every month he takes blood to top up his bust which is in The National Portrait Gallery.

About this title

About the Author

Rob Meyers studied fashion communication and Promotion at the renowned Central Saint Martins college in London, where he now works as one of the institution's youngest lecturers. He also regularly works for the likes of Arena Homme+, POP, Wallpaper*, World of Interiors and Nylon.

Review

"...Londonbased journalist Rob Meyers has assembled the interior-design version of those stars-without their-makeup slide shows that never fail to fascinate. The book revolves around a simple premise: Meyers sent disposable cameras to dozens of celebrities, designers and fellow journalists with one simple instruction: Whatever else you photograph, you must shoot the inside of your icebox. Without stylists, lighting and fancy equipment, the resulting photographs aim to show us, unfiltered, how people really live." -Los Angeles Times

"An intimate insight into the homes of some of the world's most interesting people, Behind Closed Doors by Rob Meyers is a unique collection of interior photographs. Meyers sent a batch of disposable cameras out to friends in the magazine and art worlds, asking them to photograph their favorite parts of their homes. To his surprise, many sent back a full camera." -EditorAtLarge.com

"The antithesis of most books about interiors..." -Interior Design Magazine

“The flash-stained, hardly-styled photos take us into these celebrated people’s houses as they’re lived in, and the results offer a special glimpse of their remarkable lives.” -Metrosource

“If you’re looking for another glossy decorating book filled with perfect lighting and expertly tufted pillows, this isn’t it. Behind Closed Doors is a raw, unstyled glimpse into 25 celebrity homes...It’s a voyeur’s dream.” –Manhattan Magazine
 
“What happens with disposable cameras are given to 25 high-profile musicians, photographers, artists and bloggers? Quite simply—a stunning photographic collection of their stylish interiors. The photos are revealing, edgy and raw.” –Bal Harbour

“I think the book is wonderful. All of my coffee table books showcase perfectly styled homes and I’m excited to add Behind Closed Doors to my collection.” –Life in Sketch

Edition details

• Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1742706525
• ISBN 13: 9781742706528
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256