Alberto Pinto: Classics
Philippe Renaud, the author, is also author ofMon nounours a des bobos. He has written many books on the decorative arts, including the monographsHilton McConnico,Philippe Starck, andGarouste and Bonetti. He has also written on color, flowers, and antique toys.William Wheeler, the book's translator, has written and translated numerous books on gradening and the decorative arts. Previously for Rizzoli, he translatedDaum:  Master of French Decorative Glass. He is the author ofLe Potager du Roi.