{"title":"Ashley Hicks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshley Hicks\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating exploration of design and heritage through his works. Readers can immerse themselves in richly detailed narratives of iconic estates like \u003cem\u003eBurghley House\u003c\/em\u003e, discovering the intricate stories behind historic residences and their architectural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on the art of interiors and decoration, Hicks’s books also delve into personal archives such as the \u003cem\u003eDavid Hicks Scrapbooks\u003c\/em\u003e, blending visual inspiration with cultural history. His collections appeal to those passionate about \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHome \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, offering both aesthetic appreciation and insightful context.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"burghley-house-by-john-martin-robinson-9780847875542","title":"Burghley House","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConceived by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, and built between 1555 and 1587, \u003cem\u003eBurghley House\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to the ambition and vision of the most powerful courtier of the first Elizabethan age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Cecil himself, in consultation with the Dutch Renaissance architect and painter Hans Vredeman de Vries, the architecture and interiors at Burghley reflect a mix of contemporary fashionable influences. The house's facades are each markedly different, with a striking and ornate Gothic gatehouse beneath a roofline of cupolas and obelisks, and with French and Italian styles visible in the windows and pilasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the State Rooms house remarkable collections of furniture, textiles, and Old Master paintings acquired over the centuries. Cecil's Gothic-style Old Kitchen remains alongside the magnificent Renaissance staircase and Italianate fireplace in the Great Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Burghley's inception as Cecil's \"prodigy house\" to its remarkable renovation and the development of its parklands by Capability Brown in the eighteenth century, to the estate's preservation efforts today, this is a rare and detailed look inside one of the gems in the British landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith sumptuous photography made specially for the book and imagery drawn from Burghley's private archives, this book is a privileged tour of Burghley House and its remarkable history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46764441764076,"sku":"9780847875542","price":199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24024113482489.jpg?v=1756256787"},{"product_id":"david-hicks-scrapbooks-by-ashley-hicks-9780865653450","title":"David Hicks Scrapbooks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIconic designer David Hicks (1929-1998) wowed the English decorating world with his bold geometric prints, electrifying colour combinations, and quirky mix of antique and contemporary furniture. Thanks to his prodigious talents, his gift for publicity, and his connection to the royal family through his wife, Lady Pamela Mountbatten (cousin of Prince Philip), Hicks attracted an A-list clientele.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, Hicks documented every salient moment of his life in scrapbooks, amassing 24 volumes filled with press clippings, invitations, swatches of his signature textiles, sketches of interiors, magazine articles on his projects, and hundreds of photographs, mainly family snapshots but also his own photos of people like Jackie Kennedy, Grace Kelly, and Andy Warhol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the pages, now thumbed and foxed, are laid out in a collage style, and several are embellished with drawings and notes, revealing Hicks's thoughts and sense of whimsy. Here, his son, Ashley Hicks, has chosen more than 325 of the best pages—providing not just a window into the extraordinary world of David Hicks but also a fascinating time capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid Hicks Scrapbooks\u003c\/em\u003e is an intriguing compilation that captures not only the creative genius of David Hicks but also offers a unique glimpse into a significant period and its notable personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424024674540,"sku":"9780865653450","price":145.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780865653450.jpg?v=1774769405"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ashley-hicks.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}