{"product_id":"alabaster-the-infinite-landscape-of-alain-ellouz-hardcover","title":"Alabaster: The Infinite Landscape of Alain Ellouz - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul-Henry Bizon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the unmatched softness, depth, and light of a millennia-old stone through the sculpted creations by luxury interiors brand Alain Ellouz Paris\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore Alain Ellouz discovered alabaster, the little-known stone was doomed to decline in popularity. But drawn to the beauty of its translucency, Ellouz aspired to elevate this extraordinary stone to the ranks of the most esteemed materials, transforming its technical obstacles into opportunities. He invented new techniques to enhance the stone's light, creating sculptures that are not only practical but also calming and magical, destined to play a major part in a collection of decorative pieces. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten like an epic novel, \u003ci\u003eAlabaster \u003c\/i\u003erecounts the story of a fragile and unexploited treasure and the unprecedented path taken by a man who became an artist and inventor. Ellouz's luxury brand, Alain Ellouz Paris, has pushed the material's boundaries in lighting, ceilings, blinds, and more--retaining rough finishes, sculpting it into rounded shapes, and taking inspiration from the ancient Japanese technique Shou Sugi Ban by pairing it with burnt wood. Featuring Ellouz's collaborations with artists and designers, \u003ci\u003eAlabaster \u003c\/i\u003ereveals the stone's hidden beauty and potential.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter studying literature at the Sorbonne, publishing at the École Estienne, and spending a year with the cartoonist Sempé, \u003cb\u003ePaul-Henry Bizon\u003c\/b\u003e became interested in emerging practices and new bylines in design and architecture. A contributor to numerous magazines such as A\u003ci\u003eD\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIdeat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Good Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Agefi Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Trajectoire\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Holiday\u003c\/i\u003e, he has traveled to cities around the world to understand the trends and practices of a new urban lifestyle. He has published two novels with Éditions Gallimard: \u003ci\u003eLa Louve\u003c\/i\u003e in 2017 and \u003ci\u003eOlympia\u003c\/i\u003e in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 12.7 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53425577820467,"sku":"9781419790621","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/VLsmfNgVdi9781419790621.webp?v=1780519966","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/alabaster-the-infinite-landscape-of-alain-ellouz-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}