Books
A collection of books for your library or coffee table that inspire, educate and elevate the aesthetic of your space.
By Invitation Only by Bruce Keebaugh and Robyn Lea
Offering an exclusive glimpse into the world of luxury events, By Invitation Only showcases some of the spectacular celebrations created by Australian hospitality specialist The Big Group. Through photography, personal anecdotes and insights from leading creatives such as Koichi Takada and Patrick Johnson, this tome reveals the artistry of hosting unforgettable gatherings for royalty, rockstars and billionaires.
$150 The Big Group
Collecting: Living with Art by Kym Elphinstone
In this intriguing compilation, art advisor Kym Elphinstone takes readers into the homes of 26 Australians to reveal their extraordinary art collections. Through her subjects, which range from octogenarian collector Penelope Seidler to neophytes like artists Ben Mazey and Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran, Elphinstone shows how art can reflect “who you are, who you were or hint at who you are becoming,” as she writes.
$80 Thames & Hudson
Liaigre: 12 Projects by Christian Liaigre
This reissue of Christian Liaigre’s final book highlights the refined elegance of his interior designs through more than 600 photographs. Focusing on a dozen international projects, the book reveals the late designer’s understanding of space, light and artisan craftsmanship. With meticulous attention to detail, Liaigre: 12 Projects serves as inspiration for architects, designers and design enthusiasts alike.
$195 Flammarion
Tadao Ando: Light and Space by Tadao Ando and Richard Pare
With stunning photography by Richard Pare, Tadao Ando: Light and Space showcases 28 of the Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect’s masterpieces. Spanning projects from Italy to Mexico, it highlights Ando’s mastery of light and volume. Featuring exclusive images, drawings and insights, the book is a profound exploration of Ando’s minimalist yet powerful approach to contemporary design.
$200 Phaidon
Paul Couch, Field Studies by Michael Roper and James Mugavin
Showcasing four major residential projects from Paul Couch’s six-decade-long career, this beautifully designed book places the Australian architect squarely in the spotlight. Featuring original hand drawings, essays, interviews and photography, it provides a rare insight into his architectural philosophy and celebrates Couch’s enduring yet under-recognised contribution to Australian architecture.
$95 Uro Publications
Crafted World: Jonathan Anderson’s Loewe by Loewe
A 636-page monograph celebrating the decade Jonathan Anderson spent as creative director at Loewe, Crafted World features striking images of campaigns, runway shows and showrooms. Alongside thoughts from novelist Zadie Smith and stylist Benjamin Bruno, the book offers an intimate look at Anderson’s artistry and vision, and shows the evolution of the brand’s unique blend of fashion, craft and culture.
$600 Loewe
