'Deeply researched and lavishly illustrated, this is a gorgeous book with broad appeal … a serious and scholarly text' - The World of Interiors 'A fascinating insight into the historical background, the political context and the myths and realities of of turquerie … With its sumptuous illustrations, this book would appeal to anyone interested in Ottoman culture, Orientalism or 18th-century ... Read moredecorative arts' - Cassone 'Haydn Williams’ lavishly illustrated volume gathers hundreds of examples that testify to a veritable vogue for 'turquerie', a fantasy no less compelling than the celebrated 'chinoiserie' of the age' - The Art Newspaper 'A veritable - and beautiful - taxonomy … a fascinating glimpse into an increasingly collectible area of art' - The Art Book 'Smart and beautifully illustrated … Williams does a masterly job distilling the many sophisticated histories and concepts that must be understood to fully appreciate the origins and manifestations of Turkish trends and tastes in Europe' - Burlington Magazine Show Less