All Books articles – Page 14
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ReviewDissecting the power of the press
The influence of publications on our view of British architecture makes an absorbing read.
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ReviewWealth of the unknown
This book on the beaux arts movement reveals how much can be learnt from unnoticed Parisian gems.
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ReviewEmerging from the bamboo curtain
Yung Ho Chang’s book reveals a new Chinese architectural identity, believes Nicholas C Thompson
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ReviewBeauty treatment
The latest in a long line of books on the arts and crafts movement looks impeccable, but brings little new illumination.
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ReviewDesigning from head to toe
Emma Dent Coad reviews a new monograph on architect Eliot Noyes, a man who bought a tangible glamour to the profession as well as creating a complete corporate image for IBM
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ReviewUtopia dashed
This book of elegant essays studies the role of artists in ‘the New Gorbals’ and beyond.
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ReviewPull up a chair for a stimulating read
A book on furniture design is both a valuable reference and an outsider’s guide.
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ReviewBeguiled in an immaterial mist
Kester Rattenbury ponders a substantial book on the immaterial
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ReviewSpanning a diverse art
An exhibition and book of Eric Lyons’ Span and other work have substance as well celebrating his style.
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ReviewSniffing out the invisible art
A new book champions olefactory architecture, reviewed by Ben Campkin.
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ReviewWhen two worlds collide
A new book explores the relationship between fashion and architecture, writes Shumon Basar