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Around the Globe Previous photograph, clockwise from front left: RUSSIAN FAIRY TALES Captured over more than ten years travelling in post-Soviet Russia, Frank Herfort accents his whimsical photo album of everyday moments with the eyebrow-raising, grin-inducing tales behind each snapshot. kerberverlag.com NORDIC ISLANDS Veteran wildlife photographer Stefan Forster illustrates the natural drama of these beguiling Atlantic isles, from the lime-green splendour of the aurora borealis in Iceland to a purple-tinged sunrise in Greenland. teneues-books.com UZBEKISTAN: THE ROAD TO SAMARKAND This 336-page tome focuses on the innumerable splendours of the Central Asian country, from the gold-trimmed grandeur of its cities to rich mountainscapes and history dating back to the Silk Road and beyond. assouline.com THE ALPS: HIGH MOUNTAINS IN MOTION Spanning every season and time of day, Swiss photographer Lorenz Andreas Fischer’s dazzling volume comprises a rare, 360-degree panorama of these fabled peaks alongside essays on their beauty from noted alpinists. teneues-books.com GAUCHOS: ICONS OF ARGENTINA With more than 100 immersive photographs, the book is the culmination of Aldo Sessa’s multiyear mission to capture the spirit of these legendary horsemen as they traverse the country’s unspoiled terrain. assouline.com VENICE SYNAGOGUES This one-of-a-kind compendium commemorates the 500th anniversary of the foundation of the city’s Jewish ghetto with strikingly detailed impressions of its ornate synagogues and the fascinating artefacts they hold. assouline.com Pictured: Leica M10 camera, leica.com; Ogoni mask from Nigeria Spaces for Living On chair, from bottom: LIAIGRE CREATION 2016-2020 Showcasing homes in Engadine Valley, Munich, Kanagawa and beyond, art historian Françoise-Claire Prodhon celebrates the work of the esteemed French interiors house since the departure of its legendary founder. rizzoliusa.com ATLAS OF BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE In a definitive survey of the most recognisable of postwar building styles, this aptly outsized volume presents 878 edifices across 102 countries from architects like Breuer, Niemeyer and Ando. phaidon.com LE CORBUSIER: THE BUILT WORK English photographer Richard Pare embarked on a globetrotting odyssey to chronicle in more detail than ever before the illustrious Swiss-French designer’s vast architectural footprint. monacellipress.com MEGASTRUCTURE: URBAN FUTURES OF THE RECENT PAST Back in print more than four decades since its original publication, late historian Reyner Banham’s compelling evocation of this quixotic architecture movement is as relevant as ever. monacellipress.com On floor, clockwise from bottom left: GIUSEPPE PENONE: THE INNER LIFE OF FORMS Exploring the intersection of art and design with nature, this anthology of photographs and critical essays examines the Arte Povera titan’s poetic wood, clay and stone creations. rizzoliusa.com ATLAS OF FURNITURE DESIGN This mammoth tome from furnishings superbrand Vitra was more than 20 years in the making and involved consultation with more than 70 experts to trace, both visually and textually, the history of modern furniture. design-museum.de WHERE ARCHITECTS SLEEP Daniel Libeskind, Mario Botta and Richard Meier are among more than 250 industry greats who open their little black books to reveal their favourite places to stay around the globe, from urban penthouses to rural boltholes. phaidon.com GEERT LAP: SPECIFIC OBJECTS Photographers Erik and Petra Hesmerg spent years tracking down the groundbreaking works of the late Dutch ceramicist, whose minimalist clay masterpieces have influenced multiple generations of makers. nai010.com Pictured: Habitat Ribbon table lamp; Vitra limited-edition Verner Panton miniature chair for Moët & Chandon; Giancarlo Piretti 1970s Alky chair; Vetri Murano glass lamps by late Italian designer Paolo Venini 47 DEPARTURES
