Perfect Tables: Tabletop Secrets, Settings, and Ceterpieces for Delicious Dining

by William Yeoward

Book Overview

"Perfect Tables" showcases the artistry of acclaimed tabletop designer William Yeoward in setting a beautiful table. He begins with an essential section on Getting Started, so you have all the linen,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 190499153X
• ISBN13: 9781904991533
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Cico
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 11.1" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Pefect guide for perfect dining

This is a clear and concise giude to those who appreciate not only food, but also the way it is being served.The chapters are dedicated to a range of occasions from formal dinners to a children's party (including, of course, events like Christmas and Easter). Photos are breathtakingly beautiful from those showing the whole table to pictures of smallest details. Despite being written by a designer, this is not an advertisement of William Yeoward's crystal or china. This is a truly indispensable book for people who like to give parties. The book has some very practical bits of advice as to how organize it all. I would say that together with Ina Garten's "Parties!" "Perfect Tables" will help you to to make your next party both superb and effortless.

good but not great

Although the photography is superb the information presented seem cold and unrealistic. still I'll recomend it for party planners or people interested in collecting dinnerware.

Identifying

I like it lots. Some interesting views on dos and don'ts in table settings, and beautiful photos. My only problem with these lovely books is that they consistently don't identify flatware, and also most china, linens, and glassware. For a serious purchaser -- and I am -- I would like to know antique sources, provenance and contemporary patterns and such. Good job, Mr. Yeoward. As I write, I am pre-ordering your newest publication.