by Keith and Chippy Irvine (The Monticelli Press Inc., New York, 2005), $65.

For more than 50 years, interior designer Keith Irvine has been inspiring collectors with his authoritative use of antiques, creating mostly traditional interiors for a renowned clientele. Written by Irvine and his wife, Chippy, an Art & Antiques correspondent, this illustrated autobiography chronicles Irvine’s work, methods and philosophy while entertaining with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from his illustrious career.