TY - BOOK AU - Brunet,Geneviève TI - The wallpaper book SN - 0500516073 (hbk.) PY - 2012/// CY - London PB - Thames & Hudson KW - Wallpaper KW - Pictorial works KW - History N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes N2 - While it has long been an essential element of interior decor, wallpaper is currently experiencing a creative boom. This everyday material has always reflected social shifts as well as changing fashions, and now designers everywhere are rediscovering its versatility, using it to achieve a variety of imaginative effects. It can add texture, warmth, wit, or personality to any space, becoming a tranquil backdrop or a striking conversation piece. A room may be papered with a profusion of patterns, or a wallpaper mural can make a bold statement, even blurring the boundaries between design and art installation ER -