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Jed Johnson: Opulent Restraint Hardcover – November 8, 2005

by Jay Johnson (Author), Paul Goldberger (Contributor), Bob Colacello (Contributor),

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Jed Johnson: Opulent Restraint is the first book tochronicle the fascinating career, work and times of an interior design superstar whose life was cut short in 1996 by the disastrous explosion of TWA Flight 800. From humble beginnings in Minnesota, Johnson rose to prominence in nineteen-seventies New York, via the Warhol Factory, to the highest echelons of the rarified world of design and decoration. His impressive celebrity client list included Pierre Bergé, Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, Richard Gere, and Barbara Streisand. Yet, with success and acclaim, he never lost his shy humility, generous spirit and quiet grace. Through a series of essays, project photographs and personal pictures we trace the influences on his nascent career, his special relationship with Andy Warhol and his magical affect on others. Many never-before-seen photographs are included by important photographers, among them: Cecil Beaton, Francesco Scavullo, Billy Name, Jack Mitchell, John Hall, Elizabeth Heyert and Warhol himself. Opulent Restraint is a must have book for every interior design office and for those interested in the fascinating Warhol years in New York. Interior Design magazine called Johnson “a great talent” whose “spirit lives on in a stunning legacy of interior design.”

Print length

224 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Rizzoli
Publication date

November 8, 2005
Dimensions

9.8 x 0.9 x 12 inches
ISBN-10

0847827143
ISBN-13

978-0847827145
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Pierre Bergé was the driving force behind the Yves St. Laurent empire and is the former president of the Paris Opera; Paul Goldberger is a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, former architecture editor of The New York Times, current architecture critic for The New Yorker, and Dean of the Parsons School of Design; Arthur Dunnam is design director of Jed Johnson Associates, Inc.; Jay Johnson is the twin brother of Jed Johnson and president of Jed Johnson, Inc.; Bob Colacello is an author, former editor of Interview, and frequent contributor to Vanity Fair; Sandra J. Brant is president of Brant Publications and publisher of the magazines Antiques, Interview, and Art In America.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rizzoli; First Edition (November 8, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0847827143
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0847827145
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.8 x 0.9 x 12 inches

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Patricia A. Gibson

Jed Johnson - Opulent Restraint

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2010

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This how I decorate. Every page has an idea for me to try in my home. Yet, I think every reader can benefit from this decorating book. From the simple to more elaborate. Loved the book.

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Carlos Raffo

excellent

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2012

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Amazing book! The quality, the editing, the photographs...everything. A MUST HAVE! Pure joy! The title says it all....opulent, elegant....not a single flaw. I am so happy I bought this book.

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2013

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Jed Johnson’s life was short, but his body of work was impressive. He also lived an equally fascinating personal life. What would he be doing today? Opulent Restraint is time capsule of Mr. Johnson’s exceptional talent.

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michael d. york

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2016

Beautiful book..!

A Glorious Piece of Work

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2006

Having recently read The Warhol Diaries and seeing pictures of the brothers Johnson in Scavullo's retrospective, I went in search of more information about them and found this title. First of all, the quality of the book is amazing, between the text, the photography, and the projects. Secondly, how incredible that Jed Johnson was self-taught. He clearly had a wonderful eye and an amazing talent to have created these dazzling spaces that function as homes while never seeming untouchable or cold. Opulent restraint, indeed. I never knew the man and yet, feel his loss keenly.

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C. Gonzalez Bravo

An indispensable guide

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2006

One of the best books in interiors design I've ever read. Beautifull photos that almost need no explanation and the feeling of not having enough of turning pages, waiting breathless to see what's next. Congratulations to his brother and to all who participated in this homage.

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