A History of Interior Design Pile, John
A comprehensive investigation into public and personal interior space, from antiquity to present day. Focusses on architecture, construction, craft and product design as the principle elements of interior design, and investigates specific buildings across time. Organised by period, and geographic location. Laurence-King, UK, 2000. 400pp HB $A 134.00

Alessi The Design Factory 2nd Ed Gabra-Liddell.   M ed.
Academy Editions, UK, 1994.  144pp PB $A P/A

Andre Putman Tasma-Anargyros
Lawrence King, UK, 1997.  192pp PB $A P/A

Art of Kitchen Design, The  Grey, J.
Providing the reader with the tools & important information to design & build the best kitchen in the world. The kitchen architect shows 'unfitted' kitchens solutions working in every type of kitchen space, whilst giving the reader case studies that vary from large & lofty to small & awkward. This book is full of ideas that will interest not only anyone planning a new kitchen or wanting to improve an existing one. Cassell UK 1999 PB 203pp$A44.95

Arts & Crafts Furniture: From Classic to Contemporary Rodel K.
Taunton USA 2003 HB 234pp $A95.00

The Arts & Crafts Movement in Europe & America: Design for the Modern World Kaplan W.
An exhibition held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art was a result of two decades of research into the movement, when its ideals were transformed and were adapted to 13 different countries in Europe, Scandinavia and the United States, seeing it stylistically and conceptually respond to specific economic, political and cultural conditions. Through detailed photographs of exhibited pieces and writings, this definitive period where the running debate begun over the superiority of the individual and the mass produced,  is extensively documented. Featuring works by William Morris, Josef Hoffman and Henry Van der Velde, Peter Behrens and bringing together many lesser known pieces together. T&H 2004 UK 327pp HB $A120.00

Art Deco 1910 - 1939   Benton, C. & T. Wood, G. (Ed)
This lavish, authoritative book brings together leading experts in the field to discuss the phenomenon that was Art Deco. Its sources, varied forms of expression, distinct visual language &global spread are examined in a series of thought-provoking & scholarly essays. With its breathtaking illustrations this volume will stand as the definitive book on what was arguably, the most popular style of the 20th century. V&A Pub UK HB 460pp $A 120.00

Art Deco Interiors Decoration and Design Classics of the 1920s 1930s Bayer, P
T&H UK, 1997 224pp PB $A 60.00

Attention to Detail: Creating Contemporary Homes Trocmé, S.
Offering the best and latest solutions to both old and new interior design problems, this book illustrates how to re-fit or re-design a room, or select the light fittings or door handles to suit a scheme. Jacqui Small, UK, 2004, HB, 223pp. $A 59.95

Axel Vervoordt Timeless Interiors  Baron A.
Belgian based antique dealer Axel Vervoordt reveals in this publication the interiors he has created for 23 private residences in Europe and the United States. Cultures and styles are skilfully tuned to the character and history of each home and highlight the objects within. Projects are in photographs accompanied by detailed captions describing the objects along with design intents. Flammarion 2007 France 253pp HB $A135.00(24/05)

Baths & Kitchens (inside a glance) & Baths & Kitchens 2 (inside a glance) de Haro F.
Two of the most detailed rooms to decorate would have to be the kitchen & the bathroom; here in this well-illustrated collection of real-life examples are many modern & innovative examples. Featuring a wide range of design ideas that highlight what can be achieved by both the home-renovator & professional decorators. A.E.MMexico2004 120pp & 152pp, HB$A59.95

Bathroom Unplugged Architecture and Intimacy Hebel D. & Stollmann J. (Ed)
A handbook of sketches & essays that present a seminar exploring the everyday & unusual aspects of the architecture of personal grooming. Birkhäuser, Germany, 2005, 266pp, PB. $A 63.50

Bathrooms: Just Add Water Conran, T.
Once a primary functional space that was often cold and clinical, dreary and small, the bathroom has evolved into a relaxing sanctuary - a place of retreat and restoration that must appeal to the senses. The expanding role of the bathroom in the modern home is discussed and a wide range of options for siting, design and decoration presented. Conran Octopus, UK, 2004, 223pp $A 69.95

Bathrooms Reschke C.
Showcasing innovative bathroom design from top designers such as Philippe Starck, Massimo Iosa, Frog Design, & others. She offers many interesting suggestions & innovative solutions to guide us through planning the renovation of any private bath or home spa. HDi USA 2004 334pp PB $A 45.00

Bathrooms: Creating the Perfect Bathing Experience Lee V.
Jacqui Small 2007 UK 144pp HB $A24.95(19/05)

Beauty of Life, The: William Morris & the Art of Design  Waggoner, D. (Ed)
A book that draws upon the rich holdings of the Huntington Library, Art collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, which with the recent acquisition of a major William Morris collection, including fine printed books and the archive of Morris & Company. A significant presentation in word and images of his work. Thames and Hudson, UK 2003 176pp PB $A45.00 

Becoming an Interior Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design  Piotrowski C.
Today’s interior designer works in a complicated world challenged by a variety of issues ranging from legal responsibilities and building and safety codes to projects that require an ever-increasing amount of skills and training. "Interior designer" is not just a fancy name for "decorator." Becoming an Interior Designer has everything you need to navigate the interior design field, covering all aspects of getting into the industry–from pursuing the right educational training to landing your first job. Advice on creating a portfolio, preparing a resume, and interviewing for your dream job. WileyUSA2004PB 288pp$A53.95

Book of Lofts, The  Rozensztroch, D., Slesin, S. & Stafford, C.
Thames & Hudson, UK, 1996 248pp PB $A 54.95

Bedrooms & Private Spaces Designer Dreamscapes Abramson, S & Stuchin, M.
PBC, USA, 1997 175pp HB $A43.95

Big Book of Lofts, The  Schleifer, S.
Providing examples of a variety of different sized lofts spaces, from renovated industrial to new open-plan spaces. All designs are accompanied by fantastic photographs & plans; some also have axo’s & sections. All highlight the many design solutions for loft-style living from streamline modernity to the quite eclectic. Featuring projects by David Adjaye, LOT/EK, & Waro Kishi. Loft, Spain, 2005, 383pp, PB. $A55.00

Big Designs for Small Kitchens  Serrats, M.
Proposing straightforward, efficient & attractive solutions for kitchens in small spaces. It features kitchens not only from homes but also from caravans, sailboats, restaurants, mobile homes, & home studios. Hardie Grant, USA, 2004, 191pp, HB. $A55.00 (27/01)

Blueprint Small - Creative Ways to Live With Less Kodis,Michelle
How much space is enough? Americans often relate "enough" space to dimensions, rather than to how a space will really be enjoyed. In Blueprint Small, Kodis examines small spaces (each 1,500 square feet or less) from a wide spectrum of locations, budgets, and individual styles-each chosen, because they illustrate that scaling back in size doesn't have to mean scaling back in comfort, spaciousness, or beauty. Gibbs Smith USA2003192ppHB$A39.95

Bright Ideas: professional lighting solutions for your home McFarlane S.
RotovisionSwiss2003 HB160pp $A80.00

Capturing Space Serrats, M.
Contemplating the relationship between interior design and architectural structure, Capturing Space showcases split-level floor plans, attic apartments that rise up to capture light, penthouse loft spaces whose structure adapts to irregular roof shapes, and even transportable buildings that hint at the mobile residence of the future. HD USA 2004 176pp HB $A 65.00

Caribbean Style Suzanne Sleisin & Stafford Cliff
Thames & Hudson, UK, 1999. PB 312pp $A 66.00

A Century of Design Design Pioneers of the Twentieth Century Sparke.  P
Mitchell Beazley, UK, 1998.  272 HB O/P

A Century Of Interior Design 1900- 2000 Abercrombie,Stanley
Whether you are looking for period inspiration, tracing the development of a trend, or seeking a specific image or fact, its easy to thumb immediately to the year desired -  and then easy to become engrossed in the fascinating history - in this essential reference for any design library. Rizzoli, US 2003 PB 260pp $A 60.00

Charles and Ray Eames Designers of the Twentieth Century Kirkham.  P
MIT, 1998.  486pp PB $AP/A

Chair, The: Rethinking Culture, Body and Design  Cranz, G
Norton Publishers, USA, 1998. 288pp HB $AP/A

Chairs: A History  de Dampierre F.
Brought to us by furniture historian de Dampierre, this beautifully presented title is a visually stunning exploration of chairs and their place in culture throughout the ages. Not just a picture book, this title is a concise history of the origins of the chair from its emergence in ancient Egypt to the exploration of the 20^th centuries Modernists and beyond. Abrams USA 2006 HB 430pp $A110.00

City Living Algotsson, Sharne
In America alone, nearly 70 million people live in urban areas. Fortunately, cities offer as much variety in living spaces as the people who inhabit them - young or old, single or family, super-rich or everyday Joe. Yet many of these unique dwellings, from walk-up studios to narrow brownstones to open lofts, present perplexing design challenges.  Rockport US 2003 HB 144pp $A 55.00

City Lofts: Architectural Houses Borras M
Through the work of some of the world’s most prestigious architects, this book shows diverse examples of how the concept of the loft has been installed in our perception as a place to live. Monsa Spain 2007191pp HB $A80.00 (29/09

Classic English Interiors Spencer-Churchill, H C & B,
 UK, 1990 224pp HB $A P/A

Classic Interior Design Spencer-Churchill, Henrietta
A comprehensive guide to the best of three centuries of the most enduring decorating styles explained and illustrated from both European and American periods, from the Baroque to the end of the nineteenth century. Divided by period, each section begins with an illustrated introduction and chronology of interior styles, with a guide to the history. Covering both architectural and furnishing detail. Cico Books UK 2003 HB $A 75.00

Converted Spaces Niesewand N.
A stunning visual sourcebook of the most creative & innovative interior designs, this book presents an impressive collection of international homes. Six spectacular gatefold feature show how it is done in practice. Each converted space is unique-you can do what you like, have what you want-these are homes with personality. CONRAN UK2003 PB220pp $A79.95

Corporate Interiors No.4 Yee, R.
RRC, USA, 2001. 350pp HB $A 120.00

Decorating with Concrete Indoors: Floors, fireplaces, Counter tops  Skinner, T.
Taking you on a visual tour of amazing concrete applications indoors, from floors & countertops, to fireplace surrounds. It highlights groundbreaking artistry in concrete that is opening the doors for craftsmen, & even do-it-yourselfers, to create murals on floors, walls & ceilings. Schiffer, USA, 2005, 122pp, PB. $A 45.00

Decoration of Houses  Wharton, E. & Codman, O.
This new edition explores aspects of house interiors such as fireplaces, ceilings, floors, halls, and stairs with modern and contemporary examples. Norton, USA, 2005, 294pp, PB. $38.95

Decorative Ornament Jones O.
From the same author who gave us Grammar of Ornament, this is a beautiful re-print of that very book. Containing over two thousand historic designs and patterns, many in colour for the first time, this is a must for a variety designer, students or anyone just interested in the decorative culture from around the world. TessPress UK HB 432pp$A39.95

Decorative Paint Finishes for the Home Jones, A
Watson-Guptill Crafts, USA, 1996  144pp PB  P/A

Design Design: Furniture and Lights Asensio O.
A compilation of contemporary objects categorised into furniture and lights and each given a brief description. Abrams 2007 USA 319pp HB $A55.00(23/03)

Dimensional Color 2nd Ed  Swirnoff L.
To the basic grammar of colour & form presented in the first edition of this book, our author adds a chapter on colour structure & expands one on colour & light. Exploring the interaction between light, colour, & surfaces, here we are provided with an invaluable tool for the teaching & practice of colour in architecture & design. Norton USA 2004 PB 161pp $A65.95

Droog and Dutch Design Centraal Museum, Utrecht
In true Droog fashion, this book is a design object in itself. Presented as a catalogue of their work from the Centraal Museuem (Droog and Dutch Design, From Product to Fashion) it accompanied the exhibition at Tokyo's Park Tower Hall Living Design Centre OZONE. With text in both english and japanese characters, the book explores the world and designs of Droog, the images of their work floating on the black paper as if you were at the exhibition yourself. Immaculate and stunning, a comprehensive look at this innovative design company. Centraal Museum Netherlands, 2000, HB 171pp $A75.35

East Coast Rooms Kasabian, A.
Rockport, USA, 1999 192pp PB $A 44.95

Elle Decor The Grand Book of French Style Demachy , J & Baudot , F
Replete with color photographs that detail the special features of the Paris interior, from Chinoiserie to Art Deco. Elle Decor uses a wealth of color photographs to present domestic interiors throughout France, including the often-overlooked areas of the Atlantic seacoast & the French Alps. The book reviews the details that typify each style &ends by showing the interiors of homes belonging to various interior & fashion designers, including Yves St Laurent, Kenzo, Andrie Putnam, & Philippe Stark. Bulfinch Press UK 2003 287pp HB $A 95.00

Everything for Bathrooms Bueno, P.
Bathroomware, furniture and accessories - tendencies for the bathroom of the future.Atrium Group, Spain, 2004, 287pp, PB $A 45.00
 

Finnish Sauna. Japanese Furo. Indian Inipi Bathing on three continents
Rakennustieto, Finland, 2000, HB 168pp $A P/A

Finnish Sauna:  Design, Construction & Maintenance Finnish Building Centre
A basic work of reference for those building their own saunas as well as for the design & planning of public or guest sauna. With this book you have been provided with all the necessary information & instructions for the design of a good sauna. There are sections on sauna rooms, components, platforms & furnishings, the planning of relating heating, ventilation & electrical installations, the properties of sauna stoves & their selection, & a great deal of information on the practical use & maintenance of a sauna. F.B.C.Ltd Finland 2003 HB 152pp $A50.00

Fireplaces Castillo,E
Introduction to the world fireplaces from viewpoint of contemporary architecture & interior design In the last few years fireplaces have seen unprecedented developments, both in terms of aesthetics & functionality,& now are available in models suited to all types of settings & styles. This book aims to provide an introduction to the world of fireplaces from the viewpoint of contemporary architecture & interior design. HDI UK 2004 HB 176pp $A49.95

First Impressions Fresh Looks for Entryways, Hallways and Foyers Kasabian, Anna
Rockport, New York, 2002, 144pp, HB $A 60.00

Furniture Architects' and Designers' Originals King. C
PBC, USA, 1994.  207pp HB $AP/A

Eileen Gray Garner P
Now widely recognised as a designer of considerable talent and individuality, Eileen Gray first excelled in creating screens & furniture of poetic strength, and went on to design 2 houses.This book analyses and illustrates the full range of her furniture, interiors, and completed architectural projects.
Taschen Germany 2006 160pp HB $A70.00 (18/08)

Great Escapes -  New Design for Home Theatres Castle, Steven
Great Escapes showcases nine  home theatre spaces through superb color photographs and descriptions of the technology that make this revolution in entertainment and design possible. Although the designer Kalomirakis has made extravagant creations for the wealthy, the ideas will also serve as inspiration for home owners and cinema builders who want to integrate cinema quality with home comfort on a more modest budget. Abrams US 2003 165pp $A100.00

A History of Interior Design Pile, J.
6,000 years of personal and public space - from cave dwellings to temple architecture, Gothic cathedrals to Renaissance palaces, civic spaces of the nineteenth century to sleek interiors of modern skyscrapers.Laurence King, London, 2000, 400pp $A 134.00

Herman Miller: Classic furniture and system designs for the working environment
A overview of furniture design from Herman Miller spanning the early work from the 1920's through to today, including designs by Charles & Ray Eames, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Gilbert Rohde, Bill Stumpf, Don Chadwick & many more. Thames & Hudson UK 2004 HB 240pp $A105.00

Josef Hoffman Interiors 1902-1913 Witt-Dörring C. (ed)
Austrian architect Josef Hoffman is one of the leading figures of the modern movement and explored in this publication are four complete interiors designed during the 1902-1913 period, all of which are examples of Hoffman’s concept for the Gesamtkunstwerk, or total work of art. The social and artistic development of Vienna during that time is also examined, covering topics such as interior design, literature, fashion and psychoanalysis. In black and white and colour photography and essays. Prestel 2006 Germany 224pp $A115.00(05/03)

Home by Design
The author presents 27 key concepts that can be applied to any home - no matter what the style or size. Using 30 best-designed ideal homes, she brings these concepts to life with 150 specific and inspirational examples. Taunton USA 2004 HB 250pp $A 62.95

Interior Architecture Now Hudson J
Covering the work of 55 international practitioners, it includes both the firmly established and the up ad coming: the classic and the experimental. Laurence King UK 2007 352pp PB $A59.95 (07/09)

Indian Interiors Et al
Taschen Italy2003HB 320pp$A44.95

In Detail: Interior Spaces - space, light, material. Schittich, C Ed.
One of the latest in Detail Magazine's 'in Detail' series, which also includes Single Family Houses, and Building Skins. This particular edition looks at interior spaces, with examples from housing, apartments, retail, civic and public architecture, commercial, cultural centres, governmental, educational and hospitality. Includes details from Tate Modern, the National Bibliotheque in Paris and work by Dominique Perrault, Diller & Scofidio, Future Systems, Klein Dytham, Alvaro Siza and many more. Includes interior details as well as selected furnishings, and selected commentary from the architects involved. Birkhauser/Edition Detail, Swiss, 2002HB175pp$A 140.00

Interior Design Illustrated 2^nd Ed Ching
With Ching's signature & unique approach, this improved & updated bestseller
is the perfect introduction to interior design. More useful than ever, this reformatted edition is easier to read & has a new section presented in full colour, as well as including new & fully updated information on finishes, furnishings & textiles, lighting, sustainability, acoustics, workstations, to name but a few. John Wiley, USA, 2004, 344pp, PB. $A 66.95

Interior Design Inspirations  DAAB
daab, Germany, 2004. 700pp, PB. $A 195.00 (13/08)

Interior Design Visual Presentation: a guide to graphics, models & presentation techniques (Second Ed) Mitton M.
A unique & up-to-date resource addressing the visual design & presentation skills of the interior designer. Offering thorough, process-oriented coverage on the planning, layout, & design of interior spaces, complete with broad range of real-world examples. JWileyUSA 2004 PB 238pp $A74.95

Interiors in Colour An Inspirational Guidebook for colour at Home
Rockport, USA, 2001, 303pp PB $A P/A

Interior Spaces of the USA and Canada Volume 6
This pictorial review is a great resource showing examples of fresh new Interior Design from across North America. Included projects fall into the categories of commercial space and atria, hospitality and restaurants, leisure and arts centres, public and purpose spaces and retail spaces and showrooms. Whilst oriented on the commercial developer market, this is a great resource to show clients or to source inspiration. Images Publishing, Australia, 2002, 224pp HB $A 85.00

Interior Spaces of Asia & the Pacific Rim Volume2
Continuing with an endless array of possibilities for interior spaces, comprising of commercial & atria, hospitality & restaurants, leisure 7 art centres, public & special purpose spaces. Featuring the work of Kuma, Morgan McKenna, Cullen Feng & many more. Images Aust2003 HB 224pp$A85.00

Interiors for Under 5s  Jones M.
This book showcases a wide variety of interiors designed for the very young from around the world. These range from creches, nurseries and preschools, to museums, resturants, bedrooms, playspaces, shops and hotels.
Wiley, 2005, 216pp, HB. $A 96.95 (12/06)

Japanese Bath, THe Smith & Yamamoto
An ideas manual detailing the use of traditional japanese baths in contemporary culture. Gibbs Smith, USA, 2001, HB 96pp $A 45.00

Japanese Design  DAAB
daab, Germany, 2004. 400pp, PB. $A 59.95 (13/08)

Japanese Living Vincenzini B & Venturi F
Illustrated with over 150 stunning colour photographs, Japanese living is an inspirational celebration of the unique aesthetic charm of Japanese Architecture ad Interior Design. Scriptum UK 2007 168pp HB $A29.95 (07/09)

Jene Zwanziger Jahre: Those Twenties Deimel, U. and Wittmar, P.
Photographs of Architectural works of the 1920s in the Rhineland and Westphalia.Hatje Cantz, Germany, 2003, 149pp, HB $A 99.00

Kelly Hoppen Style: The golden rules of design  Chislett, H.
Since winning the British Interior Designer of the Year Award in 1997, Kelly Hoppen has managed to tap into the essence of what most people only dream of in regards to their interior spaces. Providing her golden rules of decorating & stressing the importance of allowing a room to speak for itself by looking carefully at its aspect, light, size, function & architecture, this book will allow the reader to choose any element in a room, such as fabric, accessories or lighting. Jackie Small, UK, 2005, 176pp, HB. $A 59.95  (21/04)

Kitsch Deluxe  Gillilan, L.
Celebrating the art of imitation, the fanciful escapism & the nostalgia for late 20th Century populist culture that lies at the heart of contemporary kitsch. With an introduction that takes you through the history of kitsch, it is then followed by a tongue-in-cheek directory & concludes with a tour through some extraordinary interiors.. MitchellBeazley UK2003 HB 144pp $A49.95

Kitchen  Spechtenhauser, K.
This first volume in the Living Concepts series is dedicated to the kitchen as a multidimensional, inspiring space for living. Birkhäuser, Switzerland, 2006, 160pp, PB. $A68.50

Kitchens: Good ideas  Canizares, A.G. & Castillo, E.
The kitchen’s warm, inviting atmosphere often makes it the heart of our domestic space. Kitchen styles have evolved over time & adapted to changing needs. This book illustrates a growing popularity of the modern kitchen, an open-plan scheme that is often integrated with other living areas. Harper Design, USA, 2005, 334pp, PB. $A 45.00 

Liveable Modernism: interior decorating & design during the great depression  Wilson, K.
During the years of the Great Depression in America, modernist designers developed products & lifestyle concepts intended for middle-class consumers, not the elite. This book is a fascinating look at how designers like Russel Wright, Donald Deskey, & Gilbert Rohde paved the way for post-World War II designers in the 1930s, like Charles & Ray Eames, whilst demonstrating that the work of these designers & their philosophies, innovations & influence, until now, has been under appreciated. Yale, USA, 2004, 154pp, HB. $A 78.00

Lounge Design  DAAB
daab, Germany, 2004. 400pp, PB. $A 59.95 (13/08)

Living Faulkner J., Anstee H. & Simfendorfer S.
Living is a compilation of recent works by Australian interior practice Nexus Design, founded in 1967. Sectioned into activities such as sitting, working and relaxing, examples shown explain their decisions to design details and reveal the unique solutions to specific projects, which all further confirm their inspiring philosophy towards fresh and delightful living. Allen& Unwin 2006 Australia 213pp HB $A65.00

Living Big in Small Apartments  Grayson Trulove, J.
How to maximise living space in a small apartment through creative use of space. Harper Collins, USA, 2005, 192pp, HB. $A 59.95

Living Large in Small Spaces Marisa Bartolucci
Examines 33 small living situations from New York to Los Angeles. The sizes range from a miniscule 100sqft, through to a more bearable 1000sqft. As one would expect, there are amazing transformations, space-saving devices, designers tips and tricks, all intended to create welcoming, creative spaces for living and working. Each home and owner has a story to tell, which makes this book an inspirational read for those who want a bit more out of their current situation. The book is organised into homes registering either 100sqft, 200sqft, 300sqft, 350sqft, 400sqft, 450sqft, 500sqft, 600sqft, 750sqft, 800sqft, 900sqft, 1000sqft. You'll be amazed at some of the solutions. T&H UK, 2003. PB 398pp $A 70.00

Living on the Water McMillian, Elizabeth
Style and architecture with examples from around the world Thames and Hudson, UK, 1998 (HB) 2001 (PB), 192pp, PB $ 60.00

Lofts & Apartments Harrison, Angela

Many ideas of what the home can be, and how it has changed over the past few decades. The craze for living in lofts or highly personalised apartments has been a tremendous stimulus for architects and interior designers. This book presents a series of carefully selected designs from around the world and offers an overall view of current tendencies in refurbishing and decoration. Atrium, Spain 2003 PB 568pp $A 39.25

Lofts: Living and Working Spaces Cerver. F
 HBI, USA, 1999.  174pp HB $A P/A

Lofts: A style of living  Piveteau, E. & Wietzel, C.
Projects in New York, Milan, London, Peking & Paris explore the history & lifestyle of loft living from 1950’s to the beginning of the 21^st Century. Fitway, UK, 2004, 120pp, PB. $A 35.00

Lofts Field, M. & Irving, M
 Laurence King, USA, 1999. 208 pp HB $A P/A

Lounge Design et al

About 60 projects in total listed by the following categories: hotel and restaurant lounges, airport and train station lounges, stadium lounges and office lounges: all projects are new or not older than 12 months. The projects within the categories are listed in alphabetical order by project names for example: British Airline Lounge, Virgin Airline Lounge etc. Index by architects/designer with contact information. DAAB Germany 2004 PB $A59.95

The Best of Lofts Apartments and Penthouses Ojeda. O, Veglo. D & Birgin. A ed.
CasasSpain 1998.213pp HB $A P/A

London Apartments Asensio
teNeues, Spain, 2001, 399pp, PB $A49.95

Mass-Market Classics: The Home Hemingway W.
A cool celebration of real interiors & accessible design: from 1950's kitsch kitchens, through the fantastic plastic 1960s & 1970s pop-porn style, to 1980s hi-tech Playboy living- complete with toasted sandwiches. Pop culture design aficionado & renowned anti-elitist Wayne Hemingway champions the cheap & cheerful, & pays homage to all those marvellous, mass produced masterpieces that never usually make it into coffee table design books- including coffee tables. Rotovision Singapore 2003 144pp PB $A50.00

Mid Century Modern
Exploring the interior decor of this time, concentrating on all aspects of a home's decoration - walls, flooring, surfaces, lighting and, of course, furniture. The book goes on to feature case studies illustrating beautiful contemporary homes that exhibit the mid-century style. Conran Octopus China 2004 176pp HB $A79.95

Minimal Interiors  Schleifer, S. (Ed)
The projects covered in this book are not linked solely by minimalist tendencies, but also by the way in which light influences their spaces, the shapes they form & which configure the spaces inside them, their design & structure, & the texture of their materials. Taschen Germany 2005 PB 384ppPB
$A55.00

Minimalism & Color  - Architecture & Interiors & Furniture Bueno, Patricia
Origins of minimalism in the Modern Movement, and other styles are covered along with decorative criteria on color combinations to present harmonious spaces. Catalogue like in its presentation, the book shows with full colour photographs ideas for the home. HDI US 2003 HB 174pp$A P.O.A

Minimalist Rooms O'Bryan, L
With a focus on exterior structure and the role of space within the structure, this title introduces 21 projects from around the world including residential and commercial interiors. Harper Design UK 2004 HB 176pp $A65.00

MNM Minimalist Interiors Asensio, P
Investigates the theories and practices of minimalism in the domestic interior. Includes houses by Shigeru Ban, John Pawson, and Engelen Moore. Loft HBI, Spain, 1999. 175pp HB $AP/A

MNM Minimalist Interiors  Rosell, Q. (Ed)
This book includes a summary of minimalist concepts and their impact on fashion, architecture, dance, music, and other creative fields. The growing popularity of minimalism in interior design is documented in this survey of the best recent work of the genre created by leading designers. HarperCollins Design, USA, 2003, 176pp, PB. $A63.00

MNM2 Minimalist Interiors  O’Bryan, L.
Offering a comprehensive overview of the minimalist trend & the influence it has had upon decoration & interior design. The projects chosen, although they cannot always be labelled as "100% minimalist," do clearly reflect the impact of this movement on architecture, art, fashion, & design. As the modern movement gradually began to fade out, minimalist art came into its own & then went on to become an unmistakable reference for the subsequent minimalist movement, as exemplified in architecture & decoration by the inspiring works of the modern masters Mies van der Rohe & Corb. Atrium, Spain, 2004, 175pp, HB. $A59.95

Modern Interiors Trivino S (Ed)
Monsa 2006 Barcelona 239pp HB $A120.00

Moroccan Interiors Lovatt-Smith, L
& Muthesius, A. Taschen, Germany, 319pp HB $A P/A

Mosaic Art and Style: designs for living environments Locktov, J.
Exploring our fascination with mosaic art & illustrating how artists have crafted architectural installations as well as decorative & functional objects, this book tells the story of how projects are conceived & fabricated from the artists' own point of view &how mosaics can be integrated into our lives. Rockport, USA, 2005,145pp, HB. $A 55.00

Nautical Style: Yacht Interiors and Design Glenn, D. and McBride S
Features craft of the twentieth century, from veteran schooners to high-tech super-yachts. Scriptum Editions, UK, 2000, 215pp PB A$ 50.00

New Interior Design COLLIDOSCOPE Coates N.
With approximately 30 specially selected international designs. Each project selected is featured over a series of pages, the same project may crop up at various other points through book. The purpose of this is to draw comparisons between each project by letting them cross over into one another’s territory. Hence ‘Collidoscope’, the provisional title of the publication. As such, it should work both as a sourcebook with reference to current tendencies in design & to the ideas that underpin them.  L.K  UK2004 HB208pp $A100.00

New Kitchen Planner, The
Features reusable peel-off stickers and grid to deign your own kitchen + unique split page section to provide the perfect system for mixing and matching colour and style choices.  Mitchell Beazley, UK, 1999. 112pp HB $AP/A

New Loft Living Wilhide, Elizabeth
A Photographic Sourcebook of cutting edge loft apartments from around the world.U niverse, USA, 2002, 160pp PB $A P/A

New York Apartments Asensio
teNeues, Spain, 2001, 399pp, PB $A 49.95

New York Minimalism
Presenting twenty-two of the most representative minimalist projects in New York. Each featured project not only includes photographs, but also brief recollections from each architect, reflecting on the spirit of the city as revealed in their works. A final discussion of New York's architectural icons rounds out the book. HDi UK 2004HB 216pp $A 65.00

The Official Point of View: Milano Furniture Fair 2003 Tacchini G. et al
Cataloguing the Milano furniture fair, this book is filled with images of objects, furniture, installations & events. Also supplied is a CD-Rom. Enorme Film arts Italy 2003 PB 688pp $A 100.00

Paris Apartments Asensio
teNeues, Spain, 2001, 399pp, PB $A 49.95

Paris Interiors Lovatt-Smith, L.
Taschen, Germany, 2004, 320pp. $A 44.95

Paris Style  Taschen, A. (Ed)
Bringing together Eugene Atget's portraits of authentic Old Paris with photographs of contemporary interiors, this compilation explores the city from opposite ends of the 20th century. Tashcen, Germany, 2003 192pp, PB. $A 18.95

 
Perfect Neutrals: Colours You Can Live With Hoppen S.
Introducing a set of neutral colours that guarantees a refreshing change to the traditional beige. Furthermore to colour ideas, decorating opportunities are laid out in palette guides, offering fabrics, texture and flooring options which would bring out the best in the modern neutral interior. Jacqui Small 2006 UK 192pp HB $A59.95

The Pigeon Loft  capsule-Matali Crasset
The “dovecote”, Matali Crasset’s first micro-architectural work, created for the Fondation de France’s “New Partners” programme, is an example of the open-minded spirit of contemporary creative artists. Documenting her process as well as the final resin capsule the “dovecote” invites the reader to discover this innovative architectural work & will appeal to the imagination of many, but especially that of the breeding enthusiast. Pyramyd France2004PB 74pp $A38.50

Powell/Kleinschmidt Interior Architecture Blaser, Werner
Beautiful in it's simplicity and complex in detail, the unmistakably modern work of interiors and furniture is documented in this elegant and comprehensive reference to these little-known American modernist pioneers. Birkhauser, Switzerland, 2001, 176pp HB $A P/A

Prairie Style- Architecture and Design Library Skolnik, Lisa
A small book providing an overview of the Prairie Style home. Including photographs and a brief introduction, this book is suitable for those who are decorating or wish to learn a little more about the Prairie aesthetic. Most of the material shown here is a reproduction of the original Prairie style Friedman/Fairfax USA 2001 96pp HB $A35.00

The Sixties Jackson, L
Phaidon, USA,  1998. 240 pp PB $AP/A

Scandimodern Sweet, Fay
A tour of  interiors drawn from Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway. The book spans the entire 20th century and comes right up to date with the latest work from the new generation of designers. Including projects by great designers such as Alvar Aalto and Arne Jacobsen, Stig Ancker and Aarno Ruusuvuori, Nanna Ditzel and Verner Panton, and many more contemporary designers. Mitchell Beazley UK 2003 192pp PB $A 49.95

Scandinavian Modern Englund, Magnus & Schmidt, Chrystina
A tracing of the development of the Scandinavian style, introducing the most important designers and their work explores some of the most unique and interesting homes in Scandinavia. Including the homes of Finn Juhl and Hanne Wilhelm Hansen, Matti Sanaksenaho, Borge and Alice Mogensen, Michael Asplund, Poul and Hanne Kjaerholm and Grethe Meyer.Rylands Peter & Small UK 2003 143pp HB $A59.95

Small Apartments Asensio, Paco
"Even if your home is small, you can still make it grand in comfort and style". HDi, New York, 2002, 176pp PB $A 55.00

Small Living Spaces Mostaedi, A.
 Carles Broto, Spain, PB, 256pp. $A POA

Small Rooms for Kids Schleifer S. (ed)
A compact volume of ideas to make rooms for children, teenagers and infants the best places to play, learn and rest. Featured are numerous themed examples by interior designers and manufacturers from around the world offering colour, material, lighting and organisational ideas. Evergreen 2006 Germany 187pp $A34.95(02/03)

Source: An Internet directory of modern interior design Sweet F.
Showcasing the very best of international interior architecture & design, whilst providing a comprehensive & invaluable internet directory of all the finishes & furnishings on offer. With its central focus on modern design classics this book will tell you exactly where to buy the perfect Le Corbusier chaise; Earnes lounge chair; or George Nelson day bed & equip you with the information you need to make your design dreams a reality. Quadrille UK2004 HB 160pp $A 49.95

Staircases Asensio
teNeues, Spain, 2001, 399pp, PB $A 49.95

Storage: Creating Solutions for a Well-Organised Home  Clifton-Mogg C.
Jacqui Small 2007 UK 143pp HB $A24.95(23/05)

Sustainable Commercial Interiors Bonda P. & Sosnowchik K.
A step-by-step guide to designing environmentally friendly commercial interiors, exploring the choices of interior finishes, furnishes and materials, quality of indoor environments and green design tools. Includes case studies and detailed references. Wiley 2007 USA 305pp HB $A103.95

Stickley Brothers Clark, M. & Thomas-Clark, J.
Stickley is a name synonymous with Arts & crafts style furniture-making in America. Here, for the first time, is the representative photographs and ideas of the five brothers' work, to compare and contrast. Gibbs, USA, 2002. HB 176pp $A80.00

Surface textures, finishes and materials for stylish interiors Trow, Abigail
This great book is a practical and inspirational guide to the growing number of stunning new materials and finishes for covering floors, walls and work surfaces. It specifically looks at tiles, plaster and concrete, resilient flooring, stone, wallpaper, carpets and natural flooring, wood, specialist paints, glass and metal and a list of (UK and US-based) suppliers. Rotovision, UK, 2002. HB 144pp $A 80.00 

The Way We Live Cliff,Stafford & De Chabaneix,Gilles
A great Coffee table book and reference for many ideas with an immense photographic collection of the ways in which we inhabit our domestic environments. Hundreds of images from all over the world, this book is a source of inspiration for small comforts. The book is even so organised as to have individual indexes on each page to reference similar pages within the book. Thames & Hudson UK 2003 HB $A 75.00

Total Living eds: Detheridge Anna, Frisa Maria Luisa and Tonchi Stefano
One of the unfortunate side effects of consumerism is the manner in which everything can begin to resemble everything else. This text presents and critiques a series of attempted solutions, utopian settings and fashion statements for outright materialists. Edizioni Charta Italy PB 400pp $A 80.00

Ultimate Bathroom Design  Asensio, P.
A great reference book for the design of a room that is no longer given over solely to personal hygiene. Instead the humble bathroom has become a refuge for those seeing purification, warmth & respite. Filled with a vast selection of images that will enthral & inspire it is a must for the designer & home renovator. TeNeues, Germany, 2005, 526pp, HB. $A 99.95 (09/04)

Ultimate Outdoor Kitchens: Inspirational Designs and Plans Kodis M.
Showcasing 26 open air kitchens as extensions of the house serving as extra living and entertaining areas. Each example varies in its context, finishes and materials and space configurations, from the simple designs to the extravagant. Includes plans and coloured photographs. Gibbs Smith USA 2006 159pp PB $A42.95

Undesigning the Bath Koren, Leonard
Stone Bridge Press, USA, 1996 PB 112pp $A 41.95

Wabi Sabi Style Crowley, James and Sandra
Wabi and Sabi are Japanese design elements that raise rusticity to a new level. This book reveals how we can apply japanese traditional rustic style to contemporary interiors for sophisticated classic and elegant homes. Gibbs Smith, USA, 2001, HB $A 80.00

Wallpaper Blackley L.
Blurring between art and interior decoration, wallpaper is in the midst of a renaissance as part of the current revival of ornament in design. With a more playful attitude than in the past we are currently seeing a vast array of ideas being transferred to our walls. This is as fresh and innovative as it gets in contemporary patterns for wallpaper, showcasing over fifty artists ideas all are presented in jaw-dropping colour and accompanied by exclusive interviews. This is a must for anyone looking for examples and ideas for both the domestic and commercial spaces. LKing UK 2006 PB 191pp $A59.95

Weiner Werstaette Fahr-Becker G.
Elegance, functionality & appropriateness were the aims underlying the foundation of the Wiener Werkstatte (Vienna Workshops). A beautifully put together collection of the architecture & applied arts of Vienna.Taschen Germany, 2003 PB 240pp $A44.95

XTREME Interiors  Smith,Courtney & Ferrara,Annette
A book showing how interiors have been affected by technology, increased mobility and artistic and architectural creativity are transforming not just where we live but how we live. This book is not just a question of materials and room space, but the impact of computers and sensor technologies, accessories borrowed from industrial and public spaces and new assumptions about a houses footprint. Including many architects, designers and artists. Prestel Germany 2003 154pp PB $A 75.00

Yaucht Interiors  DAAB
daab, Germany, 2004. 400pp, PB. $A 59.95 (13/08)

50's & 60's Kitchen Lindenberger J.
A handbook  to help you expand your knowledge of the era. Colour photographs of over 400 items will assist you in identifying your collectables and will be invaluable in pricing them. Revised and Expanded 3rd edition, note UK prices. Schiffer UK 2003 PB 160pp $A 49.95

Antiques of the Future Roberts L.
The selection of contemporary designer items in this book all meet attributes such as being the recipient of major design awards, to have been widely published and be in the production lines of design orientated companies. Roberts illustrates the appeal of the mostly household items and furniture, telling their unique backgrounds which contributed to the success of the products. Stewart, Tabori & Chang USA HB 192pp $A49.95

ARCO 12 Dutch designers do furniture  van Hinte, E.
On the occasion of its 100^th anniversary ARCO invited 12 Dutch designers to react to its products, production system and image and think about that company’s future in their own particular way.  010, Netherlands, 2005, 100pp, HB. $A48.95

Becoming a Product Designer - A Guide to Careers in Design  Bruce, Hannah
Here is a completely updated guide to today's product design careers. A clear and concise survey of the product design field and advise for navigating a successful career. Filled with interviews and advise by leading designers, it covers everything from specialities and work settings to preparing an effective portfolio and finding a job.

Wiley USA 2004 PB 288pp $A 53.95

Bent Ply: The Art of Plywood Furniture Ngo D. & Pfeiffer
Providing a brief over-view of the history & the use of plywood in furniture design, this book goes into detail on how plywood is made and progresses by illustrating the icon designs made from this material. Princeton Architectural Press USA 2003 HB 160pp$A95.00

Best, The: Tables - Chairs - Lights
Innovation and invention in design products for the home - this is a thorough and comprehensive publication on the very best work produced in the last century and includes details on materials, manufacturing and ergonomics. Rotovision, UK, 2002, 448pp, HB $A 70.00

Charles and Ray Eames Designers of the Twentieth Century
Kirkham.  P, MIT, 1998.  486pp PB $AP/A

Chromophobia Bachelor, D.
A cultural phenomenon since ancient Greek times, in this book the forms of resistance to the use of colour in design are explored. Looking to go beyond the limits of earlier studies, the author analyses the motivations behind chromophobia whilst considering the work of writers & artists who have been prepared to look at colour as a positive value. Exploring a wide range of imagery including Melville's 'great white whale', Huxley's reflections on mescaline, & Corb's 'journey to the East'. Reaktion, UK, 2002, 124pp, PB. $A 35.00 (13/04)

Creators File for Living Volume 2
From wacky inventions to minimal retail fit-outs, this volume documents the latest and greatest in Japanese design including the where, why and how. Always on the cutting edge and never dull, this is a fabulous book great for any collector or for those who are passionate about refreshing and funky design.GAP Publishers, Japan, 2002, 168pp PB $AP/A

Curious Boym: Design Works
Though best known for his "monuments to disasters" series (tiny metal souvenirs of buildings like Three Mile Island, the Watergate and most recently the World Trade Centre), Boym has been designing a broad range of products, furniture, and installations for the last 20 years. All of it-from sofas made out of parts from Sears catalogues to dishes modelled after frozen food trays-reveals his delight in design. Curious Boym explores all the varied mediums that Boym explores. He has designed products for Alessi, Droog, Swatch, and Vitra. A great book with great ideas. PAP, USA, 2002. HB 219pp $AP/A

Danish Chairs Oda, N.
More than 200 examples of 20th Century Danish chair design. Chronicle Books, USA, 1996, 224pp, PB. $A 60.00

Design a Concise History. Hauffe, T.
LK, UK, 1998. 192pp PB $A 29.65
 

Design Does Not Equal Art: functional objects from Donald Judd to Rachel Whiteread  Bloemink, B. & Davey Cuningham, J.
Produced to highlight the blurring between practical domestic furniture, lighting & design objects with the whimsy of some of todays modern artists. This book looks at some of the iconic Minimalist & Post-Minimalist art/design from the 1960s to the present. Merrell, UK, 2005, 215pp, HB. $A 98.00 (11/02)

Design in Italy 1945-2000 Annicchiarico, S. (Curator)
Melbourne Museum Exhibition Catalogue. Gangemi Editore, Italy, 2004, 169pp, PB. $A 39.95

Designing for People Dreyfuss H.
A cult read among designers for more than half a century, the famous manifesto of America's greatest industrial designer is finally back in print! From the first answering machine ("the electronic brain") & the Hoover vacuum cleaner to the SS Independence & the Bell telephone, the creations of Henry S. Dreyfuss have shaped the cultural landscape of the 20th century. Written in a robust, fresh style, this book offers an inviting mix of professional advice, case studies, & design history along with historical black-&-white photos & the author's whimsical drawings. In addition, the author's uncompromising commitment to public service, ethics, & design responsibility makes this masterful guide a timely read for today's designers. Allworth Press USA 2004 PB 285pp $A45.00

 
Encyclopaedia of Furniture Yates, S. et al
Sandstone Books, Aust., 1997448pp   HB      $A P/A

Furniture Collection Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Providing a comprehensive overview of the Stedelijk Museum's furniture collecting activities from 1934 to 2000, it charts the rich collection, which includes work by Berlage, Kramer, Rietveld,& Visser as well as international furniture classics designed by Perriand, Mies van der Rohe, Breuer, Jacobsen, Starck & Arad. Besides a complete overview of the furniture collection, this annotated catalogue includes an introduction to the history of the museum's collection & exhibition activities. NAi  Neth 2004 HB 456pp $A160.00

Furniture & Interiors of the 1940’s  Bony, A.
From the same author that brought us Furniture & Interiors of the 1960’s, this book focuses on the years during & the proceeding the end of the war. Marked as a period of transition in interior design, it combines the production of new creations that embody function & art. Exhibiting all the contradictions that arose from a society that was in a general state of shock, this book features the work of numerous designers in 300 archival images & sheds a new light on this influential period in design. Flammarion, France, 2003, 222pp, HB. $A120.00

History of Modern Design Raizman, David
An exploration of the parallel development of product and graphic design from the 18th century to the 21st, considering the relationship between design and manufacturing, and the technological, social and commercial context in which this relationship developed. The book also explores the impact of new man-made industrial materials on modern design - from steel to titanium, plywood to plastic, cotton to nylon, wire to transistors and microprocessors to nanotubes. Laurence King UK 2003 PB 400pp $A 75.00

The Furniture of Sam Maloof  Adamson J.
A self taught wood worker and best known for his sculptural chairs, Sam Maloof had refined his style of furniture in the context of the development of Southern California modernism and the contemporary American Arts movement. Maloof has become one of the most significant craftsmen of the 21^st century and this publication examines his life and works, revealing the influences in his life, providing insights to his choices in material and techniques applied throughout his extensive collection if timber furniture. Norton 2001 USA 269pp PB $A53.95

Humble Masterpieces: 100 Everyday Marvels of Design  Antonelli, P.
Featuring over 100 design masterpieces, or those small objects we use daily - from tea bags to paper-clips to hairpins - without which life would be unthinkable. With close-up detail & informative text on its origin & design features, this will appeal to a broad audience. T&H, UK, 2005, 210pp, PB. $A45.00

I’ll Keep Thinking Inflate & Crosbie N.
From well-known inflatable  products, such as the fruit bowl, postcard & UFO light, this is the first book to look comprehensively at the multiple design related activities of Nick Crosbie & Inflate.  Collaborative work with the likes of Michael Young, Ron Arad & Ushida Finlay is also featured, as well as small GLOBAL-Crosbie’s latest foray into large projects intended “to transform social & environmental conditions”. Inflate employ the catchphrase “Fun, Functional & Affordable”. They bring humour & humanity to our everyday world of designed objects. Crosbie is clear about Inflates aim in design- “to enhance people’s lives through design…..their way of living” BlackDogPub2003 ItalyPB124pp$A44.50

The Industrial Design Reader Gorman C.
With input from a diverse range of industry experts/designers, theorists, critics, historians, & curators, this anthology is the first to focus exclusively on the history of industrial design. This pioneering guide traces the entire history of industrial design, industrialization, & mass production from 1850 until today. Sixty comprehensive essays written by designers, theorists, advertisers, historians, & curators detail the most crucial movements, issues, & accomplishments of industrial design. They combine news reports on the very first design workshops, aesthetic manifestos, lectures, & more from the biggest names in the field: William Morris, Henry Dreyfuss, and Victor Papanek, to name only a few. The Industrial Design Reader is an excellent resource for educators, students, and practicing designers. Allworth USA2004 PB 243pp$A42.95

Interiors Now et al
Interiors Now is a collection of the world's most up-to-date and inspiring interiors. Including the luxurious & the practical, corporate & residential. Each project is accompanied by a 200-word text, a brief biography of the firm,& contact information. Firms featured include Dominique Perault, OMA, Karim Rashid, EEA, Attilio Stocchi, SCDA,  Libeskind, VOX, Olgati, SARC, Behnisch, Diller & Scofidio, Pugh + Scarpa, Piano , Gehry& Arad. Images USA 2004 HB 340pp $A 99.95

New Modern Furniture Design Pensi. J
Arco, Spain, 1998.  208pp HB $A P/A

1000 Chairs Fiell, C & P
Taschen, Germany, 1997. 767pp PB $A 65.00

 
Charlotte Perriand: An art of living   McLeod M.
One of the most innovative furniture & interior designers of the 20th century, Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) had a rich, diverse career that spanned nearly 75 years & included work in Africa, South America, & Asia as well as Europe. Today her designs, long admired by furniture historians, are eagerly sought by collectors. This handsome, lavishly illustrated volume is the first book in English on this pioneering figure, who created many pieces now seen as classics of modern design. With original texts by leading scholars covering many facets of her work & life, & scores of photographs & drawings, this book will appeal to a wide audience. AbramsUSA 2003 HB304pp $A135.00

Product Design
teNeues, Spain, 2002, 398pp PB $49.95

Realising Design Kawakami, N
The work of young designers who have now established themselves as innovators in their fields of product and furniture design. Investigations into making and production, development of materials for larger scale design . . . an interesting book for both design specialists and for those wishing to think creatively. Toto Japan 2004 230pp $A 90.75

Smart Interiors  Broto, C.
Visually dynamic, this book presents the best of home interiors the world has to offer. With every aspect covered: expert spatial engineering, issues of aesthetics & light, use of materials & technology. This is a diverse & eclectic selection includes a broad mix of projects from apartments & houses to lofts & studios.  With the architects' own drawings & floor plans this is a must for any designer. Links, Spain, 2005, 167pp, PB. $A 59.95

Sourcebook of Modern Furniture (3rdEd)  Habegger, J. & Osman, J.H.
With over two thousand significant pieces arranged by type of furniture or fixture, this reference book is a must for academics, students & historians of modern furniture. Each item has details of the design: date; model name or number, manufacturer, materials & dimensions. Norton, USA, 2005, 788pp, HB. $A138.95

SPACE: Japanese Design Solutions for Compact Living Freeman M.
A compact book about compact spaces, providing solutions for space-compromised living situations. In their design, the Japanese are the masters in the art of managing small spaces & have given rise to a particular style of ingenuity. Divided into themed sections such as "Every Square Centimetre," "Interconnection," "Wasting Space," & "Shock Value." This book will make a perfect gift for anyone with an interest in innovative Japanese design. Universe UK 2004 HB 224pp $A50.00

Spoon Terragni E
Spoon presents the work of 100 product designers, selected by 10 critics, educators, designers and entrepreneurs who are all involved in innovative developments in contemporary design. Essentially an exhibition in a book, it provides an overview of the product design world and presents the most forward-looking and ground-breaking designers of today Phaidon UK 2004 PB $A 69.95  NOW IN PAPERBACK

To Object: memory & creation
Exploring the most human & generous side of objects with the aim of reflecting on the very meaning of their existence. Games, humour, participation & user-complicity: these are strategies that help us foster creative relations with the everyday world…These attitudes underpin the work of a new generation of designers who understand design as a means, rather than as an end. A process of change in which an interest in content comes before formal questions. ActarSpain 2004 PB 81pp$A65.00

Industrial Strength Design: How Brooks Steven Shaped Your World Adamson,G
Believing that an industrial designer "should be a businessman, an engineer, and a stylist, in that order," Stevens created thousands of ingenious and beautiful designs for industrial and household products--including a clothes dryer with a window in the front, a wide-mouthed peanut butter jar, and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, and streamlined steam irons so that they resembled aircraft. It was Brooks Stevens who, in 1954, coined the phrase "planned obsolescence," defining it as "instilling in the buyer the desire to own something a little newer, a little better, a little sooner than is necessary." MIT Press US 2003 300pp HB $A 89.00

Terence Conran Design:  Design and the Quality of Life
A new design series called cutting edge,  with clear text and lavishly illustrated, they are a small book, clear and direct presenting the scope of designers from Starck to Conran.T & H, UK, 1999.  65pp HB $A P/A

Ultimate Bathroom Design  Asensio, P.
A great reference book for the design of a room that is no longer given over solely to personal hygiene. Instead the humble bathroom has become a refuge for those seeing purification, warmth & respite. Filled with a vast selection of images that will enthral & inspire it is a must for the designer & home renovator. TeNeues, Germany, 2005, 526pp, HB. $A 99.95

West Coast Rooms Cohen, E.Rockport, USA, 2000 192pp HB $P/A
 

Art of Outdoor Lighting Whitehead, R.
Rockport, USA, 1999. HB 189pp $A 65.95

Bauhaus Lighting? Candlelight! Thormann, Olaf
In the late 1920s the pioneering firm of Kandem (Korting & Mathiesen AG, Leipzig) led the field in creating innovative lighting.  Kandem lighting fixtures also shaped nocturn cityscapes throughout Europe. From the productive Bauhaus collaboration with Kandem emerged numerous types of lighting fixtures which were functional in design, form and construction. This pioneering achievement broke new ground in product development and design at a time when collaboration between designers and industrialists was the exception. Arnoldsche Verlaganstalt Germany 2003 HB 222pp $A 98.00

Colour Book, The (featuring the Dulux Colour Palette)
Decorate your own home with ease and confidence using this unique colour guide. The innovative split-page design allows you to choose from more than 11, 000 different colour combinations. Eight different room sets allow you to mix and match to find the perfect designer scheme for bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms and kitchens.Mitchell Beazley, 2001 $A 45.00

Colour in Architecture Design Methods for Buildings, Interiors and Urban Spaces. Linton, H.
New options in colour and texture  raise questions that go beyond the realm of most architectural training. The answers are all here in this one task-simplifying volume from Harold Linton, one of the foremost experts in architectural colour theory. Moving beyond a theory -based textbook Linton draws on 200 real-world examples from an international cast of professional colourists. Well illustrated.McGraw Hill, USA, 1999 267pp HB $A P/A

Colour in Interior Design Pile, J.
For professionals and students, the guide to the use of colour in interior design. McGraw, USA, 1997. 304pp HB $A P/A

Colour Harmony Workbook a workbook and guide to creative colour combinations
With large, tear-out swatches of each colour combination Rockport, USA, 2001, PB $A P/A

Colour World Rihlama, S.
Colour World is a comprehensive book presenting both colour theories and their practical applications. Colour psychology and symbolism are also discussed, together with the effect of style and fashion in colour choices. There is also a chapter on computerised colour composition.
The Finnish Building Centre, Finland, 2003, 166pp, PB $A100.00

The Complete Guide to Light & Lighting in Digital Photography Freeman M.
This comprehensive guide to all the skills and techniques in digital photography will be a must for the beginner or professional photographers. Combining two essential perspectives: that of the photographer who knows that the light which falls on the subject is likely to make or break the shot; and that of the digital camera user who can (and must) interpret and alter light by digital means. This title will provide you with everything you need to know. ILEX UK 2006 PB 224pp$A59.95(7/10

Concepts in Architectural Lighting  Egan, M. D.
Mc Graw Hill, USA, 1983, 270pp, HB. $ P/A

Creative Lighting Custom and Decorative Luminaries Jankowski, W.
PBC, USA, 1997. 176pp HB $A P/A

Design of Lighting Tragenza, P & Loe, D, E & FN
Spon, UK, 1998.  164pp PB $A P/A

Dynamic Daylighting Architecture Basics, Systems, Projects Koster H.
A detailed documentation of new strategies & technologies that serve as an introduction to the basic principles, functions, designs & calculation methods of daylight guiding technology to all architects, lighting designers, building & conditioning engineers. Impressively illustrated with a large number of computer simulations & photographs of built examples, this book is the result of extensive research. It explains in detail the role of Retrotechnology (which involves using reflective elements) can have in façade & building technology as a factor in integral planning & discusses the consequences in which the dynamic use of daylight has in the future planning of buildings. Birkhauser Germany 2004 HB 464pp $A140.00

Fifty Lights Innovations in Design and Materials.
Rotovision, Switz., 1997. 160pp PB $A P/A

Italian lighting design 1945 -2000 Bassi, A
This richly illustrated book documents the evolution of Italian lamp and lighting design from 1945 to the end of the twentieth century. The book reproduces more than 300 archival and new photographs, original advertisements, product displays, and installations of lights and lighting. Altogether this is an excellent sourcebook for anyone working in a design field or who is interested in Italian design and style. Electra Italy 2004 PB 248pp $A 59.95

Las Vegas Lights Block & Block
Schiffer, USA, 2002, PB $A 90.00

Light Architecture Gribaudo S.
Within the horizon of light architecture, this book illustrates some of the results achieved by today’s most advanced lighting engineering. The design of darkness is implemented in line with the principle of installation aimed at the environment. It has been an evolution that has taken place in parallel with research carried out by the most keenly felt contemporary art, desirous of mass involvement: also in analogy with the open space of land art, in its intent to alter the environment. Gribaudo, Spain, 2003, 213pp, PB. $A90.86

Lightbook - The Practise of Lighting Design Ulrike Brandi & Christoph Geissmar-Brandi
Including brilliant examples, specifications and technical drawings, this book is an inspiration for any architect or designer with an inclination towards light in architecture. Features exhibitions, architecture, theatrical and urban lighting with a variety of interesting projects from this dynamic duo. Birkhauser, Swiss 2001, 255pp, HB, $A 175.00

Lighting  Good Ideas series
The latest from this series focuses on lighting  & everyday solutions for all spaces inside & outside your house. A practical reference, this book gives you detailed descriptions of different types of lighting & their characteristics, whilst presenting a very wide range of examples, serving as both inspiration for professionals in the field & readers who are looking for sound, practical & reliable advice. Harper, USA, 2005, 333pp, PB. $A45.00

Lighting Interior & Exterior Bean,Robert
This guide shows how the concepts used in lighting design arise from the needs of the designer and the user. These concepts are shown in a practical context to enable the development and improvement of design skills. Through examples and exercises, this book demonstrates the level of understanding, knowledge and skill required for both examinations and professional training purposes. It should be a useful source of information for students on Higher Education courses from building to design and engineering. Architectural Press UK 2004 PB 312pp $A67.65

Lighting Design Sourcebook Whitehead, Randall
With 600 design solutions for residential, retail, office and other commercial workspaces, this book has to have at least one example of every type of lighting in interior design. Documented basically through photographs, there is a description of the lighting used in each project. Definitely a book for the design library, especially great to show clients. Rockport, Massachusetts, 2002, 272pp PB $A 60.00

Lighting Historic Buildings Phillips, D.
 Architectural Press, USA, 1997.206pp HB $A P/A

Lighting Pattern Book for Homes. 2nd Edition Leslie, R. & Conway, K.
McGraw, USA, 1996. 220pp HB $A 89.00Lighting the Landscape: Art Design Technologies Narboni R.
Lighting design, long regarded as a pragmatic and purely technical aspect of construction planning, has increasingly developed into a discipline of its own over the past years. This publication recognises recent developments by combining the technical sphere with an artistic perspective, centred on the question of the role of natural and artificial light in the perception of a variety of (urban) landscapes. Birk Germany 2004 HB 232pp $A 170.00

Lighting the Landscape: Art Design Technologies Narboni R.
Lighting design, long regarded as a pragmatic and purely technical aspect of construction planning, has increasingly developed into a discipline of its own over the past years. This publication recognises recent developments by combining the technical sphere with an artistic perspective, centred on the question of the role of natural and artificial light in the perception of a variety of (urban) landscapes. Birk Germany 2004 HB 232pp $A 170.00

Outdoor Lighting Pattern Book for Homes. Leslie, R. & Rodgers, P.
McGraw, USA, 1996. 218pp HB $A P/A

Residential Lighting: A Practical Guide  Whiteread Randall.
A non-technical reference guide to creating effective lighting designs for residential projects using an easy-to-understand & effective light layering approach. Packed with hundreds of informative illustrations & diagrams, this reliable book provides a helpful balance of the latest design techniques & tried-and-true applications. Before & after photos, as well as day and night comparisons, demonstrate how light layering uses the four functions of light (task, accent, decorative, & ambient) to illuminate both interior & exterior. JWiley2004USA HB247pp$A99.95

Stage Lighting Design: A Practical Guide Neil, F
Crowood Press, USA, 2000. 208pp PB $A 54.95

Ulmer Modelle-  method and design, ulm school of design 1953-1968 et al
Synonymous for clear, functional design of superior quality. On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Hochschule für Gestaltung in Ulm, this book issued by the Ulmer Museum & the HfG-Archiv pays tribute to the school's pioneering accomplishments. Just in time for the 15th anniversary of the founding of the Hochschule für Gestaltung (School of Design, known as the HfG) in Ulm in 1953, this publication honours the pioneering work of its founding members Inge Scholl, Otl Aicher, & Max Bill. Founded on an antifascist impulse, the HfG encouraged the development of a democratic consciousness which was to influence design in general. Hatje Cantz Germany 2003 207pp PB $A 65.00

Ultimate Lighting Design
Placed somewhere between an artist & an engineer, the lighting designer uses the best technology available to reveal scope, space & form in all examples of the built environment. This book presents an illustrated overview of some of the best examples of lighting schemes from around the globe. Featuring collaborative projects by Gehry (Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA), Botta, Nouvel & OMA/Rem Koolhaas. TeNeues, Germany, 2005, 512pp, HB. $A99.95

Ultimate Lighting Design: Projects by Herve Descottes/ L’Observatoire International Thaureauz V. (ed)
Herve Descottes has completed numerous lighting projects all over the world and this is a portfolio of his lighting designs which include Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall, Stephen Holl’s Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Highline project in New York which is currently in progress. Over 70 examples are featured, and each is described with a brief design objective and accompanied with photographs and some drawings plus a selection of light fixtures designed for specific projects. teNeues 2005 Germany 512pp HB $A79.95(02/04)

ViA Arquitectura 13.V - Colour
Exploring the use of colour as a means of enhancing architectural form and space. Spain, 2003, 151pp, PB $A 50.60

It is What It Is -  Writing on Dan Flavin et al
This comprehensive volume uncovers the challenge posed to the authors of writing about an artist and an art form for which they had no pre-rehearsed discourse to rely on. It is an anthology on one of the central figures of Minimalism.T&H UK 2004 PB 294pp $A 50.00

Work Rooms: Planning Your Space & Working in Style A55.00