Mary Randolph Carter is an American author, photographer, and collector.[1][2][3] She was formerly the creative director for Ralph Lauren in New York City. She is known for writing about the aesthetic of homely clutter.[4]

Personal life

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She is married to advertiser Howard Berg.[5]

Books

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  • American Junk ISBN 0670844004 and ISBN 9780670844005
  • Garden Junk ISBN 0670869384 and ISBN 9780670869381
  • Kitchen Junk ISBN 067088099X and ISBN 9780670880997
  • Big City Junk ISBN 060960712X and ISBN 9780609607121[6]
  • The Joy of Junk ISBN 0847862100 and ISBN 9780847862108[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Mary Randolph Carter on "The Joy of Junk" : Bullseye with Jesse Thorn". NPR.org.
  2. ^ Shaw, Dan (July 11, 2014). "Because Stuff Is Not Nonsense". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Beyer, Anna (January 8, 2019). "Books That Will Make You Feel Better About Your Messy House". The Cut.
  4. ^ Steger, Martha (July 11, 2019). "Junk Sparks Joy". VirginiaLiving.com.
  5. ^ "Mary R. Carter Is Future Bride Of Howard Berg". The New York Times. January 17, 1971.
  6. ^ "NEW YORK BOOKSHELF/NONFICTION; Saving a Table for Sinatra, Standing on Guard at the Bodega". The New York Times. October 14, 2001.
  7. ^ "Mary Randolph Carter on "The Joy of Junk"". WBEZ Chicago. July 3, 2020.
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