Art&DesignSpring2025

RECENTLY RELEASED | 43 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6832-5 Size: 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) Pages: 192 Price: $50.00, £45.99, 73.00 CAD Illustrations: 175 color images and b/w drawings Binding: hardcover BISAC: ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design Against the Grain Mass Timber in the Home By William Richards, Foreword by Jennifer Castenson A collection of inspiring homes for design enthusiasts that puts renewable “mass timber” front and center as a unique, and beautiful, solution to the challenges of climate change While headlines are focusing on mass timber for commercial “plyscrapers,” here are creative, stylish solutions for smaller residential projects that retain the material’s carbon-capturing and strength benefits. By focusing on a few handpicked examples of single- and multifamily projects through an architectural and cultural lens, the author adds a vital dimension to the story of timber that’s stronger than steel—a story that’s still in the early stages of being written by architects and builders but will soon be the leading edge of design and construction. Each of the 12 global projects is accompanied by detailed stories capturing the genesis and challenges of the project, as well as floor plans and full-color architectural photographs. Several of the projects included here were designed by courageous architects who built their own houses first using mass timber—ideal advisers for clients looking to navigate using prefabricated engineered wood products. The projects included here faced the formidable variables for mass timber—from sourcing to shipping to transportation to renting the crane, to coordinating the delivery, to finding a skilled contractor who can physically assemble the panels. However, the reward is also clear in this timely look at a green material everyone will be seeing more of in the coming years. William Richards is a writer, an architectural historian, and the author of several books about architecture, communities, design, materials, and sustainability. He holds a PhD in the history of art and architecture from the University of Virginia. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6846-2 Size: 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) Pages: 176 Price: $45.00, £40.99, 64.00 CAD Illustrations: 350 color images Binding: hardcover BISAC: DESIGN / Fashion & Accessories The Squarzi Archive The Vintage Collection of an Italian Fashion Icon By Andrea Ventura, Mirko Di Giovanni & David Petrini The first exclusive look at international fashion influencer Alessandro Squarzi’s American vintage clothing archive, curated from among 6,000 pieces he’s collected over 40 years The Squarzi Archive presents a visual journey into the extensive American vintage collection of Alessandro Squarzi, a distinguished Italian design icon and world-renowned fashion influencer. Collecting rare and valuable garments from overseas, Squarzi shares this inestimable treasure for the first time. The collection spans military to workwear, athletic garments to western wear, and features the following: • Global Influence: Explore rare and valuable garments collected by Alessandro Squarzi from various overseas locations in the ’80s, showcasing the global impact on American vintage fashion • Decades of Inspiration: Gain insight into how pieces within the collection not only represent the ’80s but span styles from the ’20s to the ’80s, acting as a comprehensive reflection of fashion evolution throughout the past century. • Sartorial Routine: Delve into the intricacies of Squarzi’s creative process and daily routine, highlighting his penchant for crafting impeccable American heritage outfits with a distinctive “Italian” touch. Mirko Di Giovanni has collected American vintage clothing since the late ’80s and shares his collection on two successful Instagram feeds. Andrea Ventura ’s passion for vintage clothing brings him to collaborate with high-end fashion brands. David Petrini is a photographer who has shaped his style with mixed elements ranging from classic documentary photography to portraiture. All three authors live in Italy. ISBN 978-0-7643-6832-5 ISBN 978-0-7643-6846-2