The Maverick Soul: Portraits of the Lives & Homes of Eccentric, Eclectic & Free-Spirited Bohemians - Hardcover

by MIV Watts (Author), Hugh Stewart (Photographer), Tracy Lines (Designed by)

"Inside the homes of 25 of the world's most unconventional makers of style. Miv Watts has traveled the globe searching for the most creative and bohemian souls. In England, she wanders around Houghton Hall, the family seat of the Marquess of Cholmondely, then on to France, where singer Marianne Faithfull opens the doors to her white stucco Parisian pied-a-terre. She travels to Australia to meet artist Wendy Whitely and her Lavendar Bay 'Secret Garden', then to America, where stylist to the stars Jeanann Williams describes the constantly evolving style of her New York apartment. This a portrait of people who have a wide range of tastes in music, fashion, art, and literature. The very nature of boho is not defined by trend: a true bohemian home is an eclectic mix of found treasures, gathered over a lifetime. The bohemian home reflects the authenticity of its owner and often grows organically through generations. These inspiring interiors are testament to lives lived without a rule book."--

Author Biography

Miv Watts began her career as a window dresser for Burberry, and threw herself into becoming a stylist after having two children in quick succession with her husband Peter Watts, sound engineer for Pink Floyd. She has worked for film, TV and private clients. She lives in the South of France.