John Derian Picture Book

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New York Times Bestseller

Named one of the Best Gift Books of the Year by Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, House Beautiful, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Luxe Interiors + Design, People StyleWatch, Garden & Gun, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, New York Magazine, and more

John Derians home goods empire reaches far and widein addition to the four John Derian stores he owns in New York and Massachussetts, his products are sold by more than 600 retailers worldwide, including Neiman Marcus, ABC, and Gumps in the United States; Conran and Liberty in the UK; and Astier de Villatte in Paris. It all started with his now-iconic collectible plates decoupaged with 19th-century artwork sourced from old and rare books, a process that credited him with elevating the decoupage technique into fine art. Over the past 25 years, the brand has expanded greatly to include home and general design gifts and products.

Now, for the first time ever, comes the book John Derian fans have been waiting for. Culled from the thousands of images that have appeared in his biannual collections, here is an astoundingly beautiful assortment of nearly 300 full-bleed images in their original form. From intensely colored flowers and birds to curious portraits, hand-drawn letters, and breathtaking landscapes, the best of John Derian is here. The result is an oversized object of desire, a work of art in and of itself, that brilliantly walks the line between commerce and art, and that is destined to become the gift book of the season.

Reviews

Thick, satisfying . . . gloriously oversize. . . . A treasure trove of inspiration, the artists first book is an object to covet.
The Wall Street Journal

Big lush pages.
The New York Times

A feast for the eyes. . . . The book brims with untold stories.
Wallpaper

Joyfully nostalgic. . . . An eye-popping tour of [Derians] archives.
Elle Decor

Destined to become a collectors item.
Better Homes Gardens

The quality of paper and ink used in making the book makes you feel like youre flipping through a collection of prints.
The Houston Chronicle

This simple, beautiful book filled with nearly 300 images from the 18th and 19th centuries, defies categorization. . . . All of the oversize pages are frame-worthy.
The Los Angeles Times

If you could bring yourself to rip out the pages and frame them, you would be able to decorate an entire apartment with this book. But having all the exotic and vintage illustrations in one placefantastic creatures (mostly dogs), seafaring vessels (and men), far-flung gardens (and the things that grow in them)is a warm comfort on a cold winter day.
T: The New York Times Style Magazine

John Derians ultimate paperweight.
Vanity Fair

A picture book for adults: John Derians dreamlike world fascinates. . . . We bet well see framed pages from this book on many walls.
PaperCity

Gorgeously wordless.
The Boston Globe

No words. Doesnt need em.
New York Magazine

An enchanting miscellany of marvels.
Harpers Bazaar (U.K.)

Set to triumph in this seasons top coffee table book competition. . . . John Derian Picture Book contains beguiling images drawn from old prints and lithographs. . . . We suspect that some people may buy two copies, one to display and another to cut up for pictures and to decorate the walls.
The Times (London)

Truly a must-read.
Vogue.com

If theres one coffee-table book thats the must-have gift book of the season, this one is it. . . . Arresting, odd, and lovely images.
Kirkus Reviews

Thick, satisfying . . . gloriously oversize. . . . A treasure trove of inspiration, the artists first book is an object to covet.
The Wall Street Journal

Big lush pages.
The New York Times

A feast for the eyes. . . . The book brims with untold stories.
Wallpaper

Joyfully nostalgic. . . . An eye-popping tour of [Derians] archives.
Elle Decor

Destined to become a collectors item.
Better Homes Gardens

The quality of paper and ink used in making the book makes you feel like youre flipping through a collection of prints.
The Houston Chronicle

This simple, beautiful book filled with nearly 300 images from the 18th and 19th centuries, defies categorization. . . . All of the oversize pages are frame-worthy.
The Los Angeles Times

If you could bring yourself to rip out the pages and frame them, you would be able to decorate an entire apartment with this book. But having all the exotic and vintage illustrations in one placefantastic creatures (mostly dogs), seafaring vessels (and men), far-flung gardens (and the things that grow in them)is a warm comfort on a cold winter day.
T: The New York Times Style Magazine

John Derians ultimate paperweight.
Vanity Fair

A picture book for adults: John Derians dreamlike world fascinates. . . . We bet well see framed pages from this book on many walls.
PaperCity

Gorgeously wordless.
The Boston Globe

No words. Doesnt need em.
New York Magazine

An enchanting miscellany of marvels.
Harpers Bazaar (U.K.)

Set to triumph in this seasons top coffee table book competition. . . . John Derian Picture Book contains beguiling images drawn from old prints and lithographs. . . . We suspect that some people may buy two copies, one to display and another to cut up for pictures and to decorate the walls.
The Times (London)

Truly a must-read.
Vogue.com

If theres one coffee-table book thats the must-have gift book of the season, this one is it. . . . Arresting, odd, and lovely images.
Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

John Derian is an artist and designer who transforms printed images from the past, and in doing so transports the viewer to another world. He established John Derian Company Inc. in 1989, and his decoupage plates, platters, paperweights, coasters, and bowls are still entirely handmade in his studio in New York City, where he employs a small staff of artisans to assist with production. His designs are sold at upscale home stores, in catalogs, and at gift shops worldwide, and he has designed exclusive collections for Cisco Brothers, Astier de Villatte, Target, and more. His retail shops, studio, and homes have been featured in Vogue, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, The World of Interiors, Elle Decor, and Vanity Fair, among others.