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The first comprehensive publication on the endless loop, spanning the ancient world to the present day| In-depth investigation of the phenomenon of circles inside closed systems
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Phaidon Editors
A sumptuous survey of houses built with a strong connection to the oceans, lakes, rivers, and pools around them
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Claudia Walde
A unique typographical sourcebook featuring over 150 specially designed, original alphabets exclusive to this book.
An indispensable survey of the most dynamic contemporary drawing, chosen by leading art world professionals - now in paperback
Anna Plunkett,Luke Sales
The fully illustrated story of one of the most successful Australian fashion houses of the last 15 years. Romance Was Born collections are lavish, larger than life, iconic and iconaclastic…
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Ben Quilty
A collection of drawings by Syrian children, the most vulnerable victims of a brutal civil war, curated by Archibald Prize winner Ben Quilty, with a Foreword by Man Booker Prize…
From feathers to fur, this stunningly illustrated book takes an in-depth look at fashion’s dependence on nature for materials and inspiration from the seventeenth century to the present day.
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Frida Kahlo’s Wardrobe presents a fresh view of Kahlo’s compelling life story. The book expands upon the narrative of discovery, presenting highlights from Kahlo’s collection alongside her self-portraits. This pairing…
William A Ewing,Holly Roussell
Our world, today, as seen through the lens of contemporary photography.
BernardSmith (19162011) was unquestionably one of Australia's greatest humanistscholars and its finest art historian. His EuropeanVision and the South Pacific, 17681850 (1960) was a foundationaltext of post-colonialism, and in AustralianPainting…
Tom Wainwright
An inspiring, surprising, and fun collection of contemporary design for pets of different shapes, sizes, breeds, and species
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Ricky Burdett,Philipp Rode
An authoritative - and fascinating - investigation into the spatial and social dynamics of cities at a global scale
Robyn Lea
Featuring interiors from 20 homes in Australia, Europe and the USA, Bohemian Living sidesteps the world of carefully constructed interior design and, instead, dives into the liberated and nonconformist atmosphere…
Charlotte Vannier
A stunning survey of yarn work in contemporary art, illustrating the myriad ways knitting and crochet have been embraced as a form of creative expression.
Frida Kahlo
The letters of Frida Kahlo to her mother, published in English for the first time.
This gift book, featuring sophisticated illustrations of classic pieces, is a must- have for lovers of Mid- Century Modern design.
Ines de la Fressange,Marin Montagut
A duo of high-profile tastemakers invite readers inside fifteen homes that are infused with the blend of vintage and contemporary style that is the essence of Parisian chic.
A superbly illustrated compendium of over 1,500 of the world’s most popular and influential patterns.
A carefully curated and beautifully photographed selection of 50 architect-designed houses that reflects contemporary concerns about the unique challenges presented by life in the desert’s sensitive environment
Explore the beauty and diversity of the animal world through more than 300 captivating images from across time and from every corner of the globe
