Built Perth by Tom McKendrick; Elliot Langdon

$29.99 AUD

Category: Australian

From convicts building their own prison to an arena inspired by an'unsolvable' puzzle, discover the quirky stories behind some of Perth's most notable architecture. Featuring beautiful illustrations of 50 of Perth's most iconic historic and contemporary buildings, this handy, informative curated guideb ook is the perfect companion with which to explore the city's architectural history, from its colonial roots through to recent innovative designs that have garnered international acclaim. Perfect for visitors and locals alike, Built Perth is a reminder to look up, andto discover the tales behind the familiar facades and hidden gems of our built environment. ...Show more

Resident Dog by Nicole England

$39.99 AUD

Category: Interiors & lifestyle

Just as every home is different, so is every dog. In this stunningly photographed book of architecturally superb houses - many of them architects' own homes - we see how the presence of a dog brings warmth and life to the most dramatic spaces. From mid-century raw brick to a penthouse apartment, graciou s Edwardian to Scandinavian modern, from beach house to country retreat, there is always room for a dog or two.   ...Show more

Belle Smart Spaces by Belle

$49.99 AUD

Category: Interiors & lifestyle

AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS are imagining some of the most innovative and clever 'smart spaces' for the wave of Australians eschewing traditional suburban living for a more millenial existence in penthouses, apartments and semis. Smart Spaces, the stylish new tome from the team at Bell e magazine, introduces readers to an incredible array of smart spaces all around Australia designed by Australia's leading creative names including SJB, David Hicks, Greg Natale, Justine Hugh-Jones, Chelsea Hing, Tom Ferguson, Anna-Carin McNamara, CM Studio, Mim Design, Cameron Kimber and many more. This is a must-read for the chic downsizer and anyone choosing clever layouts and exciting locales over traditional houses. ...Show more

Australia's Best Interiors by TAKLE

$39.95 AUD

Category: Interiors & lifestyle

Think Publishing is launches a book that showcases the best Australia has to offer in residential interior design. Australias Best Interiors is part of the Best series and is an inspirational pictorial book filled with what is now in Australian interior design. The book will grab the readers attention a nd will walk them through a selection of Australias finest residential interiors. In these modern times, our homes are becoming our sanctuaries and Australians are spending more time and money on their personal dwelling spaces. Featuring floor plans and informative editorial, this book instructs the reader on how they can achieve a result that says wow. People within the architectural and design industry and consumers alike will love this book. Edited by Gary Takle, who has an eye for finding a design that has that certain Best appeal. Australias Best Interiors is a follow on tile from the very successful tile Australia Best Houses. This title be published in November 2011. ...Show more

The Iconic Interior - 1900 to the Present by Dominic Bradbury, Richard Powers

$49.99 AUD

Category: Interiors & lifestyle

This compact, much-praised volume presentsover one hundred ofthe most significantinteriors from thetwentieth century to thepresent day. An essentialresource for interiordesign enthusiasts. Featuring one hundred of the most spectacular interiors across the world, this richly illustrated overview spans th e entire twentieth century to the present day and includes interiors assembled by leading artists, fashion designers, architects, and interior and set designers. Bringing together diverse design talents, from Piero Fornasetti and Coco Chanel to Alvar Aalto, Marc Newson, and Matthew Williamson, this expanded edition of The Iconic Interior also features three new interiors from Los Angeles-based Commune Design, Morocco-based tile designers Samuel and Caitlin Dowe-Sandes, and Dimore Studio's London house interior for the owners of fashion design studio Dsquared2. The book also features a list of designer biographies and key works, making this a complete resource for designers and students. Representing every style, from minimalism and art nouveau to neotraditional and Gesamtkunstwerk creations that defy definition, these iconic interiors are sure to inspire all audiences, from designers and students to homeowners and DIY enthusiasts. ...Show more

An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro

$19.99 AUD

Category: Modern & contemporary

It is 1948. Japan is rebuilding her cities after the calamity of World War II, her people putting defeat behind them and looking to the future. The celebrated painter Masuji Ono fills his days attending to his garden, his house repairs, his two grown daughters and his grandson, and his evenings drinking with old associates in quiet lantern-lit bars. His should be a tranquil retirement. But as his memories continually return to the past - to a life and a career deeply touched by the rise of Japanese militarism - a dark shadow begins to grow over his serenity. ...Show more

Living with Coco Chanel by Caroline Young

$39.99 AUD

Category: Interiors & lifestyle | Series: Living With Ser.

Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel was one of the most influential and ground-breaking fashion designers of the twentieth century. This beautifully illustrated biography tells her remarkable story in a unique and accessible way, examining how the homes and landscapes of her life relate to her work. From her childh ood at the convent at Aubazine to her boutique and apartment on Rue Cambon in Paris and her villa, La Pausa, on the French Riveria, Chanel's style was inspired and influenced by her environment. Emerging at a time that allowed women to be more independent, she designed clothes that let them be free. As she found fame, love and success, she used the memories of her past, and the way that she lived, to forge her own independence. Featuring designs, drawings, archive imagery and contemporary photography, Living with Coco Chanel provides a fascinating insight into Chanel's life, work and legacy. ...Show more

Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan

$19.99 AUD

Category: Modern & contemporary | Reading Level: very good

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NEW YORK'S "ONE BOOK, ONE NEW YORK" PICK The daring and magnificent novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad--now available at a great value Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction Named One of the Best Books of the Yea r by NPR, Esquire, Vogue, The Washington Post, The Guardian, USA TODAY, Time - A New York Times Notable Book Anna Kerrigan, nearly twelve years old, accompanies her father to visit Dexter Styles, a man who, she gleans, is crucial to the survival of her father and her family. She is mesmerized by the sea beyond the house and by some charged mystery between the two men. Years later, her father has disappeared and the country is at war. Anna works at the Brooklyn Naval Yard, where women are allowed to hold jobs that once belonged to men, now soldiers abroad. She becomes the first female diver, the most dangerous and exclusive of occupations, repairing the ships that will help America win the war. One evening at a nightclub, she meets Dexter Styles again, and begins to understand the complexity of her father's life, the reasons he might have vanished. "A magnificent achievement, at once a suspenseful noir intrigue and a transporting work of lyrical beauty and emotional heft" (The Boston Globe), "Egan's first foray into historical fiction makes you forget you're reading historical fiction at all" (Elle). Manhattan Beach takes us into a world populated by gangsters, sailors, divers, bankers, and union men in a dazzling, propulsive exploration of a transformative moment in the lives and identities of women and men, of America and the world. ...Show more

Design Lives Here: Australian Interiors, Furniture and Lighting by Penny Craswell

$59.99 AUD

Category: Interiors & lifestyle

Australian design has forged its own unique trajectory, influenced by geographic isolation, a distinctive natural environment and a modern sensibility. Design Lives Here showcases the best of Australian residential architecture and interiors, and pays homage to the local designers and makers who have cr afted bespoke pieces of furniture and lighting for these homes, whether large or small.From a reimagined Californian bungalow with a dining table inspired by the humble HB pencil to a monumental inner-city residence furnished with more than 100 custom pieces, these houses - and the objects that reside within - offer a compelling snapshot of contemporary Australian design through the lens of materiality, utility, site and place. ...Show more

The Library - A World History by James W. P. Campbell

$95.00 AUD

Category: Architecture & Design

This spectacular book is the first single volume to tell the story of the library as a distinct building type, all around the world. Throughout the ages, book collections have served to symbolize their owners culture and learning, and the wealthy and powerful have spent lavishly on buildings to house th em. In its highest form the library became a total work of art, combining painting, sculpture, furniture and architecture into seamless, dramatic spaces. The finest libraries are repositories not just of books, but of learning, creativity and contemplation; they embody some of the highest achievements of humankind. This book recounts that history in text and images of truly outstanding quality. ...Show more

Neo Art Deco

$110.00 AUD

Category: Classical

Spaces: Contrast in Motion by Fernando de Haro

$49.99 AUD

Category: Modern & contemporary

Globalization has forced companies to find more effective ways to be competitive. One way is through building a strong, readily identifiable corporate image. Here, architects play a key role, as do design professionals. Both bring a vital sense of creativity to meeting their clients' needs. Good commerc ial design is not only beneficial to the business, but to the community as well, especially projects that are consistent with the philosophy of sustainability. "Spaces: Contrast in Motion" offers a rich sampling of commercial design solutions driven by talent and imagination. Included are examples of contemporary designs that enhance the urban landscape while blending with the existing environment, along with imaginative examples of existing buildings that have been converted into fashionable shops, stores, restaurants, and galleries. The projects employ bold combinations of textures and colors and utilize both new and conventional materials. Over 200 stunning color photographs showcase these well-designed commercial spaces from an architectural point of view. ...Show more