The inside story on 6,000 years of personal and public space, from cave dwellings to the sleek interiors of modern skyscrapers. Now includes a CD-ROM with an interactive timeline.

Covers all the stages of visual presentation in interior design, from early concept sketches to complex computer renderings

Discusses the creation and contents of the interiors of French aristocrats and financiers, including some that have never been photographed before

Gives a comprehensive introduction to the nature and practice of interior design as well as invaluable information about education and careers

For the first time the story of the domestic interior is set against the cultural and industrial changes taking place in the western world since the seventeenth century

A comprehensive treatment of the history of the modern house since the Arts and Crafts period of the late 19th century, with many key examples.

An introduction to all aspects of visual merchandising, covering both window dressing and in-store areas, with case studies, colour photographs and floor layout diagrams.