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Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on architecture, photography, design, contemporary art, interiors, and travel. About the photographer: Simon Upton is an accomplished interiors photographer. He contributes to a wide range of international newspapers and magazines (World of Interiors, House & Garden, Elle Decor) and his work has featured in several books. Jane Edwards trained in fashion, journalism and photography at London's St. Martins School of Art but changed her direction to interiors during the 1990s. She has been a contributing editor to Elle Decoration among other magazines.