Book Nook: 7 New Titles On Our Reading List This Month

William Morris: Pattern & Design by Jenny Lister | Thames & Hudson
This extensively illustrated sourcebook brings together nearly 400 of William Morris’s ingenious textile and wallpaper patterns, arranged decade by decade, while offering a fascinating overview of Morris’s work and a compelling glimpse into his life.

Koichi Takada: Naturalizing Architecture by Philip Jodidio | Rizzoli
This volume presents a new collection of Takada’s most recent projects, pushing further his continuing reflections on reconnecting the natural world with the built environment. Featuring breathtaking photography of his buildings and interiors, along with sketches and nature-inspired imagery, the book guides readers through Takada’s global work and innovations.

The Essence of Living – Minus by Sophie Popelier and Wim Carton | Luster
For 25 years, the Belgian design studio and production workshop Minus has been creating timeless interiors that exude calm, simplicity, and aesthetic refinement. To mark their anniversary, they have compiled 25 inspiring projects into one elegant book, presented in chronological order.

Dado Castello Branco: Brazilian Timeless Architecture & Interiors by Allex Colontonio | Rizzoli
Across Brazil and around the world, the elegant and meticulously crafted spaces designed by the firm Dado Castello Branco Arquitetura e Interiores are known for blending functionality with aesthetic allure, brought to cinematic life by Brazilian artistic director and visual artist Ricardo van Steen. In these pages, van Steen stages a visual journey through four key elements of the company’s sophisticated design vision.

Courtyard Homes by Joann Plockova | Monacelli
Courtyards are the heart of the home. Serving as centerpieces around which the rest of the living spaces flow, these private, tranquil spaces offer a connection to the sky and earth. This captivating global survey invites readers into 20 extraordinary contemporary courtyard residences, each uniquely designed to integrate the natural environment into everyday life.

My Life in Colors by Martin Brudnizki | Rizzoli
Martin Brudnizki’s maximalist style and ability to transform high-profile venues into iconic spaces have earned him a prestigious reputation internationally. This debut book explores how the celebrated designer uses the language of color to create glamorous interiors that are both opulent and deeply resonant, where every shade tells a singular story.

Lives of the Great Makers by Rebecca Knott and James Robinson | Thames & Hudson
This fascinating, richly illustrated anthology of the lives and careers of some of the most accomplished craftspeople represented in the V&A’s collection celebrates the pinnacle of creative accomplishment. Their pioneering designs, techniques, and aesthetic flair resulted in masterpieces that changed the nature and direction of the decorative arts forever.

America the Abandoned: Captivating Portraits of Deserted Homes by Bryan Sansivero | Artisan
Peer into the mysterious world of abandoned homes across the United States with this fascinating photography book — a visual exploration of what makes up a life, and what we leave in our wake.

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