Book Nook: 14 Soon To Be Released Titles We’re Looking Forward To

Ukraine Rising: Contemporary Creative Culture from Ukraine edited by Gestalten & Lucia Bondar | Gestalten
In the last decade, Ukraine has emerged as a hotbed of contemporary creativity, showcasing impressive contributions in fields such as interior design, fashion, architecture, photography, and art. Young Ukrainian creatives blend traditional crafts, materials, and aesthetics with a modern, cosmopolitan outlook. Ukraine Rising is a book that celebrates the best of contemporary Ukrainian culture through compelling photography and insightful writing. Available in September.

Evoke: Nina Magon by Nina Magon with Jill Sieracki | Phaidon
The first monograph of interior designer Nina Magon, featuring the glamorous spaces that have made her sought-after by a jet-set clientele. Available in September.

Ann Lowe: American Couturier by Elizabeth Way | Rizzoli
The definitive illustrated volume on the work and life of Ann Lowe, a consummate couturier who designed lavish evening and bridal gowns for members of America’s social registry, a Black woman working hard behind the scenes whose important legacy has remained underappreciated—until now. Available in September.

Skylab: The Nature of Buildings by Jeff Kovel | Thames & Hudson
A major overview of Skylab’s built works, from show-stopping residences to high-profile cultural projects, presented via a covetable book design that takes its inspiration from an album or LP. Available now.

The Meaningful Modern Home: Soulful Architecture and Interiors by Celeste Robbins | Phaidon
In her first monograph, Chicago-based architect Celeste Robbins of Robbins Architecture proves that contemporary design can be inviting, comfortable, and graciously responsive to how we and our families live. Available in September.

Old Brand New: Colorful Homes for Maximal Living by Dabito | Ten Speed Press
Designer, photographer, artist, blogger, and passionate vintage hunter Dabito is beloved on social media for his creative use of color, space, and maximalist design style. Old Brand New offers readers actionable advice to layer spaces with meaning through refreshing décor and bold hues, whether you’re signing a lease or renovating or buying your first home. Available August 29.

Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator by Emily Evans Eerdmans | Rizzoli
The first authoritative assessment of Mario Buatta by a protégée of the decorator. Never-before-seen archival material is culled to present the design master as someone who remains impactful in today’s world of maximalist interiors. Available in September.

Garden: Exploring the Horticultural World | Phaidon
A richly illustrated survey celebrating humankind’s enduring relationship with the garden, explored throughout art, science, history, and culture. Available in October.

Alexa Hampton: Design, Style, and Influence by Alexa Hampton | Clarkson Potter
In her newest book, Alexa Hampton takes you on a journey through her life’s work: her beautifully appointed pre-war apartment on 59th Street in Manhattan. Available in October.

Laura Gonzalez: Interiors by Laura Gonzalez and Cédric Saint André Perrin | Rizzoli
Known for her chic mix-and-match style, one of Paris’s most in-demand interior designers presents her most standout projects in a highly anticipated debut monograph. Available in October.

Design Mixology: The Interiors of Tineke Triggs by Chase Reynolds Ewald and Heather Sandy Hebert | Gibbs Smith
An award-winning veteran of six San Francisco Decorator Showcases, Tineke Triggs is an artist with an eye for function, adept at the highly inventive and original. Her personality-driven approach, and her affinity for art and craft have enabled her to build a portfolio of work that is eclectic and exciting; and on full display in Design Mixology. Available in October.

Studio Malka: Habitats of the Twenty-First Century by Stéphane Malka | Rizzoli
A cutting-edge blend of contemporary design and art informs the work of architecture’s enfant terrible. This first book on his firm presents an array of immersive spaces for living and working that walk the edge of practicality and imagination. Available in September.

Venetian Gardens by Monty Don, photography by Derry Moore | Prestel
Britain’s pre-eminent gardener and most revered photographer take readers on a journey across Venice to show how the city’s complex history and fragile ecosystem create the perfect conditions for splendid gardens. Available in September.

Sea Pools: Design and History of the World’s Seawater Pools by Chris Romer-Lee | Rizzoli
Protected from the dangers of currents, crashing waves, and extreme cold, sea pools (also known as tidal or ocean pools) are manmade pools that provide a safe space for swimmers to enjoy the benefits of the sea at all states of the tide and weather. Chris Romer-Lee explored 70 of the most beautiful and culturally significant sea pools from around the world in this book. Available in September.

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