Safari Chic: Wild Exteriors and Polished Interiors of African Safari Camps and Games Lodges [Anglais] [Relié]

"a beautifully illustrated book which shows how caringly-created interiors that blend with their environment enrich life experiences. ' --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.

One of the most breathtaking realms of the world becomes an inspiration for design in this visual survey of the many bold styles of the African safari camp. The seduction of mossquito netting undulating in the wind; the romance of rich Oriental rugs on a lush savanna; the clasic civility of silver antiques; and the romance of a wardrobe trunk packed with lace are some of the defining elements of safari style. Among the many locations that appear for the first time in pring are Hemingway's "Casa Matata", the traditional Finch-Hatton camp of luxury and romance and Africa's most exclusive camps: Abu's Elehant Back Safari Camp in Botswana and the 1920's Cottar Camp in Kenya.

Besides being a dream album for travelers, interior design photographs present creative solutions for the home that can be achieved with domestic mercnadise and ethnic crafts no matter how far you live from the majestic plains of Africa. Radiant photographs so powerfully evoke this continent that one can alomost hear the grass russeling and feel the heat of the amber sun. --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.

Besides being a dream album for travelers, highlighting the many bold styles of the African safari camp, interior design photographs present creative solutions for the home that can be achieved with domestic merchandise and ethnic crafts, no matter how far you live from the majestic plains of Africa. 150 color photos.

SAFARI CHIC represents a new genre of illustrated book that fuses interior design resource book with adventure travel guide. An innovative chapter "Bringing Safari Home" documents how anyone can bring a wild new look to our tame interiors using easily availble merchandise. Highlighting the interior design of Africa's chic, boutique resorts, SAFARI CHIC will appeal to anyone interested in creating their own 'safari chic'... in Africa or at home. --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.

Bibi Jordan is an avid traveler, entrepreneur and author/photograher. She has a BA in International Relations from Swarthmore College and a MA in African Studies from the Institute of African Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. She speaks 5 languages and has lived in 4 continents. She lives in Los Angeles with her two children who often accompany her on her world travels. --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.

ON SAFARI...A TELLING DEFINITION

SAFARI.
Theodore Roosevelt popularized it;
Ernest Hemingway fictionalized it;
Karen Blixen romantized it;
It is a trophy everyone wants to capture once in a lifetime.

SAFARI.
It is a word packed with romance and adventure, conjuring up images of migrating herds and snow-capped mountains; sounds of thundering waterfalls and invisible predators; smells of campfires and canvas; feelings of camaderie and fear.

SAFARI.
Its a word that always leads to one destination: Africa, shrouded withmystery and magic, cradle of civilization of of mankind, that powerful mother-continent to us all.

Retracing the original derivation of the term is like analyzing Freudian word associations. I page through my Arabic dictionary, remembering that Arabic words are not listed alphabetically. Instead, I must decipher three primary consonants which regroup into progressions of verb variations that, like minor and mojor keys on a scale, change the tone of the word.

Under the basic verb root, s-f-r, I find the following derived verbs:
1. sa-fa-ra: to remove the veil
2. sa-ffa-ra: to discover
3. saa-fa-ra: to go on a journey
4. as-fa-ra: to shine with an aurora
5. tasa-fa-ra: to disappear into dust, clouds, sunset

On safari, I realize how apropos the definitions are. At dawn, as I lifted a veil of mosquito netting off the bed, I discovered the African bush bathed in the pink rays of dawn. Gulping down hot coffee served on a pewter tray, I set off on a journey - a game drive, bush walk or boat ride.

Each consequetive game sighting was like a miracle, filling me with joy and wonder. At day's end, sitting around a smoldering campfire and sipping sundowners, I watched the sun sink into the horizon and then turned to see the moon rise in the dark African night.

Once back home, I wondered whether safari is just a metaphor for life. As the Japanese poet Basho wrote, "The journey is life and home is the destination." We are unveiled at birth and embark on the journey of life. As life experiences forge character into our personalities, we radiate our own individuality until we, too, disappear into a cloud of dust.

While on safari, I was impressed by how even in the bush, the safari set were 'chic' in the French sense of the word -elegant, smart, with a certain savoir faire - the knack of handling everything 'just right'. The idea for this book came when, on the eve of departing on safari, I was asked to pick up and bring over 20 place settings from the Pottery Barn and lamps from Pier One for the finishing touches of a new, ultra-exclusive camp.

When I arrived, I was amazed at how well the American merchandise complemented the camp's stunning interiors, a look that could easily be duplicated at home. I hope this book (a-sa-faa-r; also a derivative of s-f-r)unveils for you the 'chic' of 'safari' as we journey through Africa to discover the intoxicating beauty, ethnic traditions and irresistible lure -freedom,nature, and a style that can introduce a wild, free look into our tame interiors. --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.