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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the week
January is about setting the tone for the year ahead, and the Wallpaper* editors have been doing just that, immersing themselves in art, music, food, literature and film. This week brings a taste of London’s best new dining spots, a nostalgic return to childhood through art and an escape to the country
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Brooke DiDonato’s surreal photography captures hard-to-describe feelings
The photographer’s new monograph, ‘Take a Picture, It Will Last Longer’, transforms nostalgic suburban scenes into uncanny, dreamlike reflections
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Tour these soothing courtyard homes around the world
‘Courtyard Homes’, a new book published by Phaidon, explores some of the most innovative interpretations of the genre, from Hawaii to south-east London
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Inside the seductive and mischievous relationship between Paul Thek and Peter Hujar
Until now, little has been known about the deep friendship between artist Thek and photographer Hujar, something set to change with the release of their previously unpublished letters and photographs
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Six beautiful books to gift the watch and jewellery lover
From an encyclopaedic love letter to watchmaking to a celebration of contemporary jewellery, these tomes are true gems
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The best contemporary art books to enjoy now
From maverick memoirs to topical tomes, turn over a new leaf with the Wallpaper* arts desk’s pick of new releases and all-time favourite art books
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Nadia Lee Cohen distils a distant American memory into an unflinching new photo book
‘Holy Ohio’ documents the British photographer and filmmaker’s personal journey as she reconnects with distant family and her earliest American memories
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David Kohn’s first book, ‘Stages’, is unpredictable, experimental and informative
The first book on David Kohn Architects focuses on the work of the award-winning London-based practice; ‘Stages’ is an innovative monograph in 12 parts
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the week
The rain is falling, the nights are closing in, and it’s still a bit too early to get excited for Christmas, but this week, the Wallpaper* team brought warmth to the gloom with cosy interiors, good books, and a Hebridean dram
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Inside Davé, Polaroids from a little-known Paris hotspot where the A-list played
Chinese restaurant Davé drew in A-list celebrities for three decades. What happened behind closed doors? A new book of Polaroids looks back
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Inside Coreen Simpson’s fabulous, jewellery- and art-filled world
To mark the publication of ‘Coreen Simpson: A Monograph’, we meet the octogenarian photographer and jewellery designer over Zoom, and take a deep dive into her world
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Inside the process of creating the one-of-a-kind book edition gifted to the Booker Prize shortlisted authors
For over 30 years each work on the Booker Prize shortlist are assigned an artisan bookbinder to produce a one-off edition for the author. We meet one of the artists behind this year’s creations
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the week
This week, the Wallpaper* editors curated a diverse mix of experiences, from meeting diamond entrepreneurs and exploring perfume exhibitions to indulging in the the spectacle of a Middle Eastern Christmas
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Love Hultén’s new book of audio experiments is weird and wonderful
‘Love Hultén: Works II’ assembles the latest eccentric sonic creations from the Swedish artist and instrument maker
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14 of the best new books for music buffs
From music-making tech to NME cover stars, portable turntables and the story behind industry legends – new books about the culture and craft of recorded sound
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Discover The Connaught’s near 130-year history in its first ever book
‘The Connaught’, published by Assouline and written by Wallpaper* editor-in-chief Bill Prince, charts the Mayfair hotel’s extravagant history
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Explore Tom Kundig’s unusual houses, from studios on wheels to cabins slotted into boulders
The American architect’s entire residential portfolio is the subject of a comprehensive new book, ‘Tom Kundig: Complete Houses’
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Tour the world’s best libraries in this new book
Author Léa Teuscher takes us on a tour of some of the world's best libraries, from architect-designed temples of culture to local grassroots initiatives
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Jamel Shabazz’s photographs are a love letter to Prospect Park
In a new book, ‘Prospect Park: Photographs of a Brooklyn Oasis, 1980 to 2025’, Jamel Shabazz discovers a warmer side of human nature
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Irma Boom on books and beyond – meet the Dutch graphic design legend in her studio
A pioneering force in the world of print, Boom welcomes us to her Amsterdam studio to discuss the infinite possibilities of book design, curious heroines and holy encounters
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Taschen’s all-encompassing history of Ferrari is a mighty monograph for a mighty brand
At nearly 700 pages, this new book from Taschen is the ultimate gift for the Ferrari fan in your life, spanning the brand’s history on road and track from inception through to the present day
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A life’s work: Hans Ulrich Obrist on art, meaning and being driven
As the curator, critic and artistic director of Serpentine Galleries publishes his memoir, ‘Life in Progress’, he tells us what gets him out of bed in the morning
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Martino Gamper transforms Nilufar Depot into a live workshop for the gallery’s tenth anniversary
Nina Yashar celebrates the first decade of Nilufar Depot with a week of live-making by Martino Gamper and a book chronicling the gallery’s extraordinary exhibitions
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Ed Ruscha and Ruthie Rogers team up on zingy new cookbook
Ed Ruscha and friend Ruthie Rogers, chef and River Café co-founder, have teamed up on a cookbook with a difference
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Make the Booker Prize shortlist your new reading list
This year’s Booker Prize shortlist captures the emotional complexity of our times, with stories of fractured families, shifting identities and the search for meaning in unfamiliar places
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Thomas Prior’s photography captures the uncanny fragility of American life
A new book unites two decades of the photographer’s piercing, uneasy work
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Carla Rossi explores benchmark beauty standards in new photo book ‘Bellissima’
The photographer’s new publication explores the representation of women in Italian media culture
