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Objects of Desire: A Lifetime of Collecting Hardcover – November 22, 2022

by Maria Hummer-Tuttle (Author), Miguel Flores-Vianna (Photographer), Edmund de Waal (Foreword)
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Objects of Desire is a personal celebration of the hunt for and the joy of living with favorite collections and things.

What is it in our homes that we truly value and why? What would you take when you leave in fear of fire? Our home is an expression of ourselves in many ways, largely through the objects we accumulate. For Maria Hummer-Tuttle, the objects she has collected over the years—from the priceless to the flea-market finds—are precious not only for their beauty, uniqueness, and craftsmanship, but also for their connection to the past and the future, for their resonance with one another.

In this exquisitely illustrated book, Hummer-Tuttle serves as our guide through three dwellings, focusing our attention on objects ranging from an ancient Chinese horse sculpture to a Louis XV clock painted with characters from an Aesop fable, from a small snail sculpture found in a venerable hardware store to a monumental safety pin sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, from 18th-century to 20th-century furniture. With a foreword by master ceramicist and acclaimed author Edmund de Waal and featuring two lavish gatefolds and metallic edge stain, Objects of Desire is a feast for the eyes and a cherished object in its own right.

Includes color photographs byMiguel Flores‑Vianna
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  3. Publisher
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  4. Publication date
    November 22, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    10 x 1 x 13 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0865654166
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0865654167
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Maria Hummer‑Tuttle practiced law in a distinguished law firm for more than 25 years. She was chair of the board of trustees of the J. Paul Getty Trust and serves on the board of a number of charitable and civic organizations. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She is the coauthor of Winfield House, written while her husband was American ambassador to the United Kingdom. She lives in Los Angeles. Edmund de Waal is a renowned artist of ceramic objects and a bestselling author. The award-winning The Hare with Amber Eyes, a tale of objects and their stories, was translated into more than 30 languages. It was followed by The White Road: Journey into an Obsession and Letters to Camondo. He lives in London. Miguel Flores‑Vianna is a celebrated photographer and writer whose work appears regularly in a variety of leading international publications. His books include Haute Bohemians and A Wandering Eye: Travels with My Phone. He lives in London.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vendome Press (November 22, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0865654166
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0865654167
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 1 x 13 inches
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  • Penelope W. Bianchi
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most exquisite books I have read. And I treasure it.
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    This is a treasure of a book. One of my favorites ever. During Covid, I like the author, spent a great deal of time at home, as a change from my usual schedule. I have been a decorator for 52 years, assembling people's houses, and making them comfortable and meaningful to them. My mantra has been "a house should be "collected, not decorated". During my isolation, I evaluated the many things in my home I have collected during my lifetime, really for the first time. As I said, I am a decorator by trade, and so I have an educated eye, and my collections are varied and unusual. Everything has a story. The things I surround myself with bring me joy, memories and comfort. It had never occurred to me to really analyze this. This book was a thrill to read.
    This book brought it all to my attention and to my feelings about why these things matter so much to me. Maria explains her connection to and stories about the things she surrounds herself with and what they mean to her and her beloved husband. It struck such a chord in my heart. I also have a beloved husband, and we have spent many years together....our collections are a result of and symbols of our life together, and our many experiences and memories. This book, unlike any other I have read, explains the meaning and emotions involved in our treasures we collect and keep surrounding us in our houses.
    It is a treat and a journey in the meaning and the stories of Maria and her husband's beautiful and unusual objects; and it is so beautifully written. I had a lump in my throat the entire time I read it. A true treasure of a book. I gave it to my family members and treasured friends. What a treat and a gift this book is. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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