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Required Reading: Interior Portraits by Photographer Leslie Williamson

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Required Reading: Interior Portraits by Photographer Leslie Williamson

April 3, 2018

If you follow SF-based photographer Leslie Williamson on Instagram, you know she’s rarely at home; she’s too busy flying around the world documenting the homes of midcentury artists, architects, and designers. Her first two books, Modern Originals and Handcrafted Modern, are classics that belong on the shelves of any design devotee.

In her third book, Interior Portraits: At Home with Cultural Pioneers and Creative Mavericks, Williamson takes us on a tour of California homes, from Robinson Jeffers’s seaside cabin and cottage and tower in Carmel to architect Charles Moore’s iconic Sea Ranch house.

What especially caught our eye: the home and studio of sculptor Alma Allen in Joshua Tree, filled with his finished and in-progress biomorphic wood and bronze sculptures. (Another favorite: Alice Waters’s Oakland garden; take a tour at  Californians at Home: Intimate Portraits by Leslie Williamson on Gardenista.)

Photography courtesy of Leslie Williamson and Rizzoli.

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Above: “The home and studio that Alma designed and built curl around an enclosed central courtyard,” Williamson writes, “so the grouping of buildings feels a bit like a compound. Each structure is made of cinderblock, concrete, and wood with two large walls of sliding glass as the front entrance.”
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Above: On display in Alma’s living space: sculptural carved works, some that function as furniture. “When I look at his pieces, I feel transported—no doubt to my imaginary lunar world of Alma,” Leslie writes.
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Above: “The living space is simple and essential—a combined kitchen and living room, a small utility area, and a bedroom with a master bath all opening out to the central courtyard,” Leslie writes.
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Above: Beauty in imperfection: Note the irregularly positioned cabinet pulls in the kitchen.
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Above: “A bench in the small utility area leading to the bedroom has twin street-find sculptures basking in the sun,” Leslie writes.
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Above: “After a while, I found myself trying to figure out what Alma did not make,” Williamson says of her time spent at Alma’s compound. Among the pieces from other designers she spotted: an Eileen Gray E1027 used as a bedside table in his bedroom.

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Above: A hardcover copy of Interior Portraits: At Home with Cultural Pioneers and Creative Mavericks (Rizzoli, 2018) is $34.43 from Amazon.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the book about?

The book is about the artist Alma Allen and features photographs by Leslie Williamson.

Who is Alma Allen?

Alma Allen is an artist and sculptor who lives and works in Joshua Tree, California.

Who is Leslie Williamson?

Leslie Williamson is a photographer who is known for her interior and architectural photography.

What is the title of the book?

The title of the book is Alma Allen.

What is the format of the book?

The book is a hardcover coffee table book.

How many pages is the book?

The book is 180 pages long.

Is the book available for purchase?

Yes, the book is available for purchase on the Remodelista website.

What is the price of the book?

The price of the book is $55.

Are there any reviews of the book?

There are currently no reviews of the book available on the Remodelista website.

Is the book available in any other format?

No, the book is only available in hardcover format.

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