Unrivalled and wide-ranging history of interior design from prehistory to the present day.  Meer

The last half of the twentieth century saw the emergence, evolution and consolidation of a distinct interior design practice and profession. This book is invaluable for students and practitioners, providing a detailed specialist, contemporary historical analysis of their profession and is beautifully illustrated, with over 200 photos and images from the 1950s through to the present day.  Meer

The book charts the career of architect David Connor, identifying influences and professional liaisons with partners, collaborators and clients.  Meer

Democratic in intention and approach, the book will argue that the home interior, as independently created by the ‘amateur’ householder, offers a continuous informal critique of shifting architectural styles (most notably with the advent of Modernism) and the design mainstream.  Meer