Nina Campbell (Rizzoli, 2018) by Giles Kime. Masterfully illustrating English style, Nina Campbell’s eponymous book follows the designer from her beginnings to present day. The portfolio of work includes her London residences and client projects completed in the last decade. $80, Books on the Common, Ridgefield, booksonthecommon.com.
American Originals (Vendome Press, 2018) by William Abranowicz. Photographer William Abranowicz invites us into the private world of extraordinary individuals with more than 225 photographs of their living and work places. $65, Elm Street Books, New Canaan, elmstreetbooks.com.
The Nature of Home (Rizzoli, 2018) by Jeffrey Dungan. In his inaugural book, architect Jeffrey Dungan imparts his vision and philosophy behind creating timeless, authentic homes. $55, Elm Street Books, New Canaan, elmstreetbooks.com.
Patrick Sutton: Storied Interiors (Images Publishing, 2018) by Patrick Sutton. This compendium of architect and designer Patrick Sutton’s residence, hotel and restaurant designs includes a narrative of each project and details his eight principles of design. $55, Hickory Stick Bookshop, Washington,hickorystickbookshop.com.
The Gardens of Bunny Mellon (Vendome Press, 2018) by Linda Jane Holden. The public and private gardens of this passionate, self-taught horticulturalist are shared in this beautifully illustrated tome, including stunning photographs and the gardener’s own sketches and watercolors. $60, Hickory Stick Bookshop, Washington Depot, hickorystickbookshop.com.
Steven Gambrel: Perspective (Rizzoli, 2018) by Steven Gambrel. In his second book, interior designer Steven Gambrel offers a glimpse into his recent projects, including his own 19th-century townhouse in New York City. $65, Hoagland’s, Greenwich, hoaglands.com.
The Power of Pattern (Rizzoli, 2018) by Susanna Salk. Design expert and author Susanna Salk celebrates the versatility and creative possibilities of pattern, presenting rooms by today’s design stars. A practical primer, this volume presents iconic and inspiring patterns. $45, Books on the Common, Ridgefield, booksonthecommon.com.
Nora Murphy’s Country House Style (Vendome Press, 2018) by Nora Murphy. In her debut book, Nora Murphy distills the essence of her knowledge of country house style and how to achieve it. $35, Elm Street Books, New Canaan, elmstreetbooks.com.
Hudson Modern (Monacelli Press, 2018) by David Sokol. In this illustrated survey of the nearby Hudson River Valley—long known as an artist’s enclave—the balance of design, environment and personal expression is explored. $60, Elm Street Books, New Canaan, elmstreetbooks.com.
Veere Grenney: A Point of View (Rizzoli, 2018) by Ruth Guilding. In his first book, Veere Grenney has compiled an album of his favorite projects, giving the reader a room-by-room master class of all things English, including his own home in the city he loves the best, Tangier. $65, Books on the Common, Ridgefield, booksonthecommon.com.
Inspired Design (Vendome Press, 2018) by Jennifer Boles. Kravet Inc. enlisted the help of designers and design enthusiasts to compile this volume of the 100 industry vanguards in America and abroad, a must-have for any design library. $75, Hickory Stick Bookshop, Washington Depot, hickorystickbookshop.com.
The Patterned Interior (Rizzoli, 2018) by Greg Natale. Highlighting 12 new projects, Australian interior designer Greg Natale imparts his knowledge of sucessfully building color and pattern into design to transform and enhance a space. $55, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison, rjjulia.com.
Suzanne Kasler: Sophisticated Simplicity (Rizzoli, 2018) by Suzanne Kasler. A compendium of interior designer Suzanne Kasler’s residences illustrates her fundamental approach to home decoration, including room arrangement and finishing touches. The photographic profiles are packed with ideas for interior design enthusiasts. $55, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison, rjjulia.com.
The Joy of Junk (Rizzoli, 2018) by Mary Randolph Carter. Mary Randolph Carter believes that “nothing is junk that brings us joy.” After decades of collecting at flea markets, thrift shops and yards sales, she shares her secrets on acquiring and displaying found treasure. $55, R.J. Julia Booksellers, rjjulia.com.
Le Corbusier: The Built Work (Monacelli Press, 2018), photography by Richard Pare, text by Jean-Louis Cohen. A pictorial survey of architect Le Corbusier’s work, encompassing 66 projects, capturing his command of space, materials and color. $125, Hickory Stick Bookshop, Washington Depot, hickorystickbookshop.com.
Island Hopping (Vendome Press, 2018) by Amanda Lindroth. Dreaming of warm weather? Escape with the go-to designer of island dwellers, Amanda Lindroth. Twenty-five of her coastal interiors are showcased with photographs by Tria Giovan and illustrations by Aldous Bertram. $60, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison, rjjulia.com.
City Green (Monacelli Press, 2018) by Jane Garmey. Focusing on the beauty of New York City’s public spaces, 25 gardens are featured, ranging from traditional landscapes like Wave Hill, to contemporary designs at the World Trade Center Memorial. Hidden gardens and a rooftop farm are part of this fascinating tour. $50, Books on the Common, Ridgefield, booksonthecommon.com.
Contemporary Classical Architecture (Monacelli Press, 2018) by Elizabeth Heilman Brooke Murray. Architect John B. Murray’s second book reveals 15 new residences exhibiting his timeless design vocabulary and sensitivity to proportion and scale. $65, Books on the Common, Ridgefield, booksonthecommon.com.
Frida Kahlo, An Illustrated Life (University of Texas Press, 2018) by María Hesse. This gorgeous book showcases the celebrated artist’s story in a first-person narrative, capturing the depths of her suffering and her passion for art and life. The stunning illustrations presents her fascinated life in graphic novel form that reimagines many of Kahlo’s famous paintings in beauty and depth. $21.95, University of Texas Press, utpress.utexas.edu/.
Brian Gluckstein: The Art of Home (Figure 1 Publishing) by Brian Gluckstein features a selection of his recent work in Toronto and New York, Palm Beach and Aspen. The gorgeous photo spreads are interspersed with anecdotes, as well as the kind of insightful, accessible advice. The book is also filled with tips, playing with color and layering, incorporating texture to achieve subtle variation; and displaying art, antiques and personal collections to lend a room character. $37.95, barnesandnoble.com.
The Street Philosophy of Garry Winogrand (University of Texas Press) by Geoff Dyer. A masterful curated selection of 100 street photographs from Winogrand’s archive at the Center for Creative Photography showcases his incredible eye and ability to depict humanity through imagery. Dyer includes an essay with each image, which offers a stark (and eye-opening) commentary to the imagery. $60, University of Texas Press, utpress.utexas.edu.
‘Tis the Season New York (Schiffer Publishing) by Betsy Pinover. An ode to New York City during Christmas, this magical photography book offers an insider’s view of the distinctive and unexpected ways that Christmastime is celebrated, including the familiar and the unexpected, from Rockefeller Center and the Metropolitan Museum’s Neapolitan Christmas Tree, to the dinosaur topiary at the American Museum of Natural History, as well as beautifully decorated townhouses, family homes, parks and tons more. $34.99, schifferbooks.com.