Jed Johnson: Opulent Restraint, the first book to chronicle the
fascinating career, work and times of an interior design superstar, is
now back in print after many years.
From humble beginnings in Minnesota, Johnson rose to prominence in the
1970s New York, via the Warhol Factory, to the highest echelons of the
rarified world of design. He was named by Architectural Digest in the
January 2010 issue one of "The Worlds 20 Greatest Designers of All
Time." His impressive client list included Pierre Berge, Mick Jagger and
Jerry Hall, Richard Gere, and Barbara Streisand. Yet, he never lost his
shy humility, generous spirit, and quiet grace. Through a series of
essays, project photographs, and personal photographs, we trace the
influences on his nascent career, his special relationship with Andy
Warhol as recently portrayed in the Netflix series of 2022 "The Andy
Warhol Diaries," and his magical effect on others. Many
never-before-seen photographs are included by important photographers,
among them: Cecil Beaton, Francesco Scavuello, Billy Name, Jack
Mitchell, John Hall, Elizabeth Heyert, and Warhol himself. Opulent
Restraint is a must have for every interior design office.