Books

From his reverence for Gandhi to his love of dance, a book by DAG offers new ways to know MF Husain.

In a new book, author Ramachandra Guha digs into India’s ecological histories, profiling people and ideas that present a uniquely Indian vision of sustainability.

In The Memory Keepers and Future Seekers, Ulka Chauhan and Samira Sheth put a human face to centuries-old legacies of Goan homes through their gilded altars, prized artefacts, and more.

Drawing from the history, mythology, science and culture of these iconic trees and accompanied by the moody illustrations of Sagar Bhowmick, this book sheds light on India's rich heritage flora.

Floor Coverings from Kashmir by Promil Pande investigates the legacies behind the legends of Kashmiri carpets.

Plan a visit to homes of Jane Austen, Louisa May Alcott, Rabindranath Tagore, and more, to see what inspired their acclaimed literary works.

In his deeply personal new tome, American design icon Ralph Lauren reflects on the meaning of home.

In a new book, author Heta Pandit captures the idiosyncrasies that have transformed these age-old houses of Goa into homes.

A roundup of recently published and upcoming books to awaken the style enthusiast in you, handpicked from India and around the world.

Architect Michele De Lucchi reignites the magical world of the mega successful series, with equally mesmerising covers 

A new book is bringing their stories to light

Never judge a book by its cover, but always judge a library by its design (a project completed by Compartment S4)

Put together by the absolute experts of interior design, this special book opens up the most beautiful interiors in the world

In her debut book, Suha Riyaz Khopatkar presents the journey of a young architect and highlights the life lessons she learnt as an architecture student

Ahead of the release of his third book, The Sartorialist: India, Scott Schuman talks about his travels, his process, and what he loves about Indian fashion

Prinseps will be hosting an online auction of rare books and maps, sourced from the collection of Sunil Baboo. The collection is a testament to the scholars of colonial India, and the minutiae of cultural history

Trees that helped win wars, caused economic revolutions, cured illnesses, created music, and changed the way we define beauty

Photographed by American photographer Thomas Laird, the limited-edition book brings some of its never-seen-before murals into stunning focus

We spot Asian Paints ColourNext Colour of the Year 2018 ‘Passion Flower’ on these fabulous book covers

'An Adobe Revival’ is photographer Joginder Singh’s paean to the work of Didi Contractor

The Arts and Interiors of the Rashtrapati Bhavan: Lutyens and Beyond is a stunningly designed coffee table book

Book Review: In the Shadow of the Raj: Derry Moore in India

Phaidon releases the first comprehensive monograph on Mario Bellini, one of Italy’s most versatile and influential designers.

This Phaidon book is a definitive monograph on a key figure in modernism, from one of the leading voices in architectural writing.

Taschen's 'Architecture Fin-de-Siècle" is a book that will make you swoon!

There’s nothing quite like the right kind of books to convey the impression that you take your lifestyle seriously.

The Magnum photographer's most definitive work on Afghanistan releases August 20, just in time for fans to celebrate World Photography Day today

"These are objects that we use so often that we often take them for granted; objects of incredible beauty, delicacy, vulgarity and elegance"

In this handsomely designed book by Taschen, brick is seen in all its forms

A look at the legacy of Hasmukh C. Patel—former director at CEPT Ahmedabad—and the culture he cultivated through his practice.