"This extravagant volume is the magnum opus of today's most celebrated interior photographer. One of François Halard's first assignments, photographing Yves Saint Laurent's legendary Paris apartment when he was in his early twenties, cemented his reputation as one of the most original eyes of our time. His unique photographic sensibility - old-fashioned elegant and bohemian, accessible and personal - is instantly recognisable.30 years later, Halard still captures our imagination with his breathtaking photographs.

Included in this highly anticipated volume are Halard's photographs of the glorious homes of the most important tastemakers, artists and designers of the twentieth century: Axel Vervoordt, Roger Vivier, Richard Avedon, the Duchess of Devonshire, Julian Schnabel, Schiaparelli, Carlo Mollino, Balthus, Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé and many more, including Halard's own homes in New York, Paris and Arles. Photographed in his inimitable "grand way", often for Vogue, this book also shows for the first time the more intimate "house portraits" that Halard would photograph for himself, where his personal vision shines through. François Halard will be a sought-after, indispensable resource for all lovers of interior style and a master class in visual education.”

About the author
"François Halard has been a regular contributor to Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ and House & Garden for over thirty years. His work for these publications established him as the most prolific and renowned interior and architectural photographer of our time."

Publication date
November 19, 2013

Authors
Author François Halard
Foreword by Pierre Berge
Introduction by Mayer Rus
Text by Isabelle Dupuy Chavanat

Publishers
Rizzoli International Publications, Inc.