Vintage Book Fashion

A fresh lens capturing the cosmos of Africa and its everlasting presence in our global societies.

This lavishly illustrated volume approaches the vast continent of Africa from a variety of viewpoints; beyond prejudice and stereotypes, via cultural history and contemporary art: by means of permanent changes of perspective and a diversity of artistic voices. The history of humankind meets the colonial past and the omnipresence of aspects of Africa in many regions of the world.

On the one hand, surprising views of Africa are focused on from Europe. And on the other, works and installations by Africans or protagonists from the diaspora present ideas, impulses and identities which all signify Africa. The texts illustrate the broad time frame from the first humans to Pan-Africanism and Afro-Futurism, as well as present literary and philosophical narratives.

ARTISTS:
DELE ADEYEMO, JOHN AKOMFRAH, JAMES GREGORY ATKINSON, SAMMY BALOJI, ARÉBÉNOR BASSÉNE, MEMORY BIWA, MARÍA MAGDALENA CAMPOS-PONS, CATPC, OMAR VICTOR DIOP, SOKARI DOUGLAS CAMP, WILLIAM KENTRIDGE, KONGO ASTRONAUTS, SUSANA PILAR DELAHANTA MANTIENZO, ROMÉO MIVEKANNIN, ZANELE MUHOLI, JOSÈFA NTJAM, KALOKI NYAMAI, EMEKA, OGBOH, ZINEB SEDIRA, SANDRA SEGHIR, YINKA SHONIBARE, THE SINGH TWINS, GÉRALDINE TOBE, KARA WALKER, CARRIE MAE WEEMS

Coming July 2025

A beautifully illustrated celebration of the life and work of activist, provocateur, and fashion icon, Vivienne Westwood.

Vivienne Westwood spent more than five decades breaking the rules and pushing the envelope of the fashion world. Renowned for her rebellious spirit and avant-garde designs, Westwood lived a life dedicated to a free artistic expression that continues to redefine fashion and inspire generations worldwide. She gifted us countless iconic moments and designs, from her days at the Kings Road ‘SEX’ shop and wearing no knickers to receive her OBE from the Queen, to her trailblazing 90s runway collections and her tireless pursuit of social and climate justice.

Beginning with her working-class upbringing and traversing through the McLaren years, her contributions to early punk culture, her most iconic collections and her activism, amongst more, Vivienne Westwood is a new illustrated guide to a true one-of-a-kind.

The definitive and debut publication of the Qatar-based ARAK Collection – home to over 4000 works by artists from Sub-Saharan Africa.

The book features artworks from more than 100 artists in the collection. It serves as an essential framing text for the ARAK Collection and provides a much-needed perspective on contemporary art from the continent. Through the ARAK Collection, one is able to gain a dynamic, collective vision of Africa.

Arranged according to the selectively identified themes of Abstraction, Portraiture, and Place, each with an accompanying contextual essay by art critic and cultural theorist Ashraf Jamal, the publication also features short, informative texts on each artist written by Jamal, curator and researcher Nneoma Angela Okorie, and art historian and writer Barnabas Ticha Muvhuti.

Through considered editorial decisions and engaging prose, African Art: The ARAK Collection places African art, and indeed the continent itself, at the centre of the world, and demonstrates why the rest of the globe is beginning to shift its focus toward the work of African artists.

Tips from the Top is a collection of advice from more than sixty architects who have earned the respect of their peers and are willing to share their knowledge on building a successful and meaningful career in architecture.

This book compiles more than sixty tips from a broad range of successful architects and design professionals from around the world. Organized by theme in seven broad categories—Beginnings, Inspiration, Values, Engagement, Process, Personal Development, and Determination—this book of advice offers thoughtful and thought-provoking guidance on such topics as:

• Designing what you believe in
• Learning from other disciplines
• Serving humanity
• Learning how to say “no”
• Viewing artificial intelligence as an asset, not an enemy
• And much more

For those just exploring the idea of architecture as a career, students in architecture school, and graduates entering the profession, this book should be treated as a snack box—a source of nourishing advice that can be raided whenever one is hungry and in need of some help.

Desert by Design features the interior spaces in Earth’s arid climes and, just as importantly, the creative minds who inhabit them

It is a love letter to these dreamers and doers, the many kinds of people who reside in these places around the world with the same basic thing in common—lack of rainfall—but, as it turns out, share much more. Deserts are not known to be the easiest, most comfortable places to settle. And so, there is something about those who choose to live there, who are inspired by a challenge, who constantly create and innovate. This book explores exactly what that “something” means.

Texas desert dwellers Molly Mandell and James Burke set off on a quest to identify more than thirty incredible spaces and get to know the people who created them. By area, deserts make up a third of Earth’s landmass, so Mandell and Burke had a lot of ground to cover, making their way through the southwestern United States, down to Mexico and Argentina, and across the pond to Egypt, Morocco, Spain, and Jordan. They ventured to India and to a micro-desert in New Zealand. They visited high desert and low desert, urban desert and rural desert, sandy desert and scrubby desert. They photographed everything from iconic desert spaces, like those inhabited by Yves Saint Laurent, César Manrique, and Donald Judd, to new, groundbreaking structures, all the while interviewing the choreographers, hoteliers, sculptors, environmentalists, chefs, audio engineers, preservationists, and more who have created these notable places.

The result—which is genuine, beautiful, and unexpected—is decidedly not your average interiors book. From tips on cultivating an unpretentious, highly functional, striking aesthetic, to images evoking mindful living and ways to maintain a close link with culture and nature, Desert by Design is both a celebration of a uniquely inspiring climate, its most extraordinary spaces, and memorable personalities and a manual for adopting elements of this lifestyle, no matter your location. Yes, this book is for desert people—those who reside in it or who simply resonate with this environment. But it also exists for all of us who are seeking authentic design inspiration or courage to take the path less traveled, regardless of where we call home.

Few jewellers are as celebrated as Cartier, even fewer have as many instantly recognizable designs – some of which, such as the Tank watch, Love bracelet and Trinity ring, have become iconic.

Glamorous, witty, beautiful and beloved of stars such as Grace Kelly, over 150 dazzling Cartier pieces are featured here. This book presents jewels from superlative collections, including the V&A and the Royal Collection, as well as Cartier’s own private collection and it celebrates the history of the company The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, called the ‘Jeweller of Kings and the King of Jewellers’.

Coming May 2025

Art in Residence is a stunning exploration of how life and soul is brought into beautifully designed spaces through the cherished objects, sculptures and seminal artworks of their owners.

From a New York City loft and a Californian hideaway to an historic central London home and a beach house in Sydney, photographer Nicole England documents the incredible art collections that make a truly evocative home.

Words from a Fashion Icon: Christian Dior is a fully illustrated collection of quotes with Megan Hess’ iconic and hugely popular illustrations, profiling one of fashion’s most popular icons.

Bringing her trademark wit and warmth alongside her beloved illustrations, this will be a unique insight into the key thoughts and moments surrounding Christian Dior’s life and his impact on the fashion industry.

The Fashion Icons Quote Series is a series of gift books full of inspiring and fabulous quotes from fashion icons across the generations.

‘Unnerved me to my core’ Sam Holland

‘Scared the bloody daylights out of me. The very definition of haunting’ Helen Fields

Maddie Friar is missing

And she isn’t the first.

Women have been going missing around the forest of Dean for decades. Residents usually dismiss the disappearances as runaways.

Maddie Friar’s sister, Adele, is frantically searching but local police are no help.

This beautifully concise guide tells the story of the couturier Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel and the luxury fashion brand she founded.

A charismatic character, Chanel created relaxed clothing, made for comfort and activity, liberating women from the confines of corsets. This unofficial and unauthorized pocket-sized celebration of her life and work reveals her humble origins, rise to fame and key pieces.

From the little black dress and the 2.55 handbag to costume jewellery and Chanel No. 5 perfume, her simple and elegant designs were so novel and original that they changed fashion for ever.

Gemini Pockets

From little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion, and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.

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