Mexican: A Journey Through Design

Newell Turner, an American expat, explores Mexico for authentic Mexican style, sharing interior design and architecture through stunning photography. His memoir-like journey reveals the country's rich design heritage and the homes of expats inspired by its history and landscapes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Vendome Press

With Mexican,Newell Turner embarks on a captivating journey to uncover the true essence of authentic Mexican style, akin to the pioneering culinary endeavors of Diana Kennedy. Turner ventures across the country, seeking design and cultural elements that embody the soul of Mexican aesthetics. Through his captivating narrative, readers are granted a privileged glimpse into the private world of Mexico, exploring an intriguing realm of interior design and architecture that spans from Spanish colonial and Baroque to surrealism, 70s brutalism, and contemporary masterpieces. This remarkable photographic album showcases how every room, courtyard, loggia, and even a chair, floral arrangement, and textile for clothing contribute to a rich design heritage. Turner, a veteran magazine journalist, has dedicated his career to documenting American style, and now his fascination has turned to Mexico. We are warmly invited to accompany him on his exploration of the homes of Mexicans and other expats who share his deep passion for the vibrant and diverse country, drawing inspiration from Mexico's rich history and breathtaking landscapes.

Dimension: 305 x 235 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780865654235