Books
Bucket-list design stays, analogue nostalgia and insights into creative minds can be found in this month’s new titles
1 ‘Louis I Kahn: The Last Notebook’
An architect’s private scribbles and sketches offer valuable insight into a mind that shapes our built environment. Marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Louis Kahn in March 1974, this is a faithful reproduction of the notebook he carried during his last year. There are drawings of the final design of the Franklin D Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park in New York, along with a commentary by architectural critic and historian Michael J Lewis. £35, Lars Müller (lars -mueller-publishers.com).
2 ‘Homes for Modernists’
Some people are lucky enough to live in a modernist house, and this book shows what it’s really like to be the custodian of a 20th-century architectural gem. Thijs Demeulemeester interviewed owners to find out how they restored their homes to mid-century splendour while making them fit for contemporary living, gaining insights from the buildings’ architects. Photographer Jan Verlinde captures the interiors in all their glory. £50, Lannoo (lannoopublishers.com).
3 ‘I Love it. What is it?’
You may not know the name Turner Duckworth, but you’ll recognise its work, for everyone from McDonald’s to Metallica. To mark more than 30 years of shaping iconic campaigns, the renowned design agency has gathered its insights into this collection. Featuring contributions from leading names in design, business and marketing, it offers an optimistic point of view on working creatively, championing heart-over-head decision-making and learning from failure. £29.95, Phaidon (phaidon.com).
4 ‘Analogue: A Field Guide’
If you remember the satisfying click-clunk of pressing play on a Walkman, or the hiss of needle hitting vinyl, you’ll love former Design Museum director Deyan Sudjic’s guide to the pre-digital world. Celebrating the sensory pleasure of beautifu
