Böcker av Robert O'Byrne

These beautiful photographs display Fr Browne's customary understanding of composition and offer a sympathetic insight into what was by then a fast-vanishing world. This is a priceless record of the Irish country house at a critical moment in its history.

A unique presentation of Irish country house interiors, combining well-preserved historic estates with adventurous contemporary restorations, celebrating some of the most characterful houses in Ireland. Forgoing the criteria of stateliness and opulence, this book is an exploration of the most captivating and unusual interiors in Ireland. Whether in the transformation of a derelict estate, the preservation of an historic hunting lodge, or the re-creation of a Gothic fantasy, each of the homes in this extraordinary book reflects a renewed vitality in the contemporary approach to Irish country houses. Rich in detail and varied in scope, the houses reveal a refreshing dynamism in their decoration by equally diverse owners--from the ornate refurbishment of a castle by a Spanish financier to the bold palette of a contemporary artist's renovation to an Elizabethan Revival house. The sparse interiors of a mansion in Westmeath reflect its painstaking restoration by descendants of the original owners, and at Coollattin--Ireland's largest country house, part restored, part still in disrepair--the building's baroque splendor is amplified by its raw, unfinished state. Accompanying photography of the houses made specially for the book, the author guides readers through fifteen exceptional spaces, elucidating the remarkable aspects of each--and in doing so celebrates the unexpected eclecticism and reinvigorated spirit of Ireland's historic interiors.

Inspired by his passionate interest in Ireland‿s architectural heritage and concern for its preservation, The Irish Aesthete culminates the writings and photography of Robert O'Byrne to showcase Ireland‿s historic architecture.

In Romantic Irish Homes, bestselling author Robert O'Byrne celebrates Irish houses with an abundance of character and personality.

Available for the first time in paperback, Robert O'Byrne's landmark biography of Hugh Lane remains the essential work on this enigmatic art dealer and patron.

Go on a journey with Robert O'Byrne as he brings fascinating Irish ruins to life.

Combing humorous but indispensable advice with hilarious cartoons from Merrily Harper, knowing correct conduct has never been easier