THE KITCHEN

The Kitchen is the perfect book (and the only of its kind!) whether you are planning a kitchen renovation, have an affinity for history or home design, or are simply curious about the kitchens of icons such as Julia Child, Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley, Thomas Jefferson, and Georgia O'Keefe

On a mission to put together the perfect kitchen, celebrated architect John Ota, who has decades of experience in domestic design, set out on a quest across North America to explore examples of excellent kitchen designs throughout history

Along the way, he learns about the origins and evolution of the kitchen, its architecture and its appliances, and he shares those lessons here

• John has a refreshing and upbeat approach to the subject; his energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and his insights are of lasting value

• The Kitchen is illustrated throughout with photos and drawings by the author