Architecture

Blueprint Small – Michelle Kodis on creative ways to live with less, showing how clever design makes small homes, cottages and compact spaces feel generous and full of character. A square-format Gibbs…

Groot Volkomen Moolenboek - An impressive 1969 facsimile of the celebrated 18th-century Dutch windmill engineering treatise, featuring detailed historical technical engravings. Bound in brown cloth with attractive gilt decoration. Includes a handwritten…

Rust en Vreugd – William Fehr's 1965 bilingual Afrikaans and English guide to his celebrated collection at Rust en Vreugd, Buitenkant Street, Cape Town. An oblong hardcover with pictorial boards, taking the…

150 Techniques in Art - A vintage 1965 illustrated hardcover exploring 150 artistic techniques and approaches to creative expression. Written by Hans Meyers and published by B. T. Batsford, this practical art…

Interiors Architecture - A beautifully illustrated 2007 Loft Publications volume showcasing innovative contemporary homes, apartments and interior architecture. An excellent visual reference covering modern residential spaces, furniture, materials, architectural detailing and creative…

Down South Two - A beautifully photographed large-format survey of exceptional South African homes and interiors by Paul Duncan, with photography by Fritz von der Schulenburg. An attractive reference for collectors, architects,…

Pleasure of Ruins - A substantial illustrated edition of Rose Macaulay's classic Pleasure of Ruins, featuring atmospheric photography by Roloff Beny and text selected by Constance Babington Smith. A fascinating combination of…

Scarce 1972 limited first edition of Parktown 1892–1972: A Social and Pictorial History, No. 103 of only 1,500 copies and signed by photographer Helen Aron. Complete with the 113-page volume, all 51…

With its international selection of buildings, strong architectural context and visual emphasis, High-Rise Living is an attractive reference for architecture enthusiasts, interior designers, students and collectors of books on modern residential design.

Pretoria 125 - A richly illustrated bilingual architectural portrait of Pretoria by South African architect and artist Hannes Meiring. This 1981 second edition traces 125 years of the city's development through detailed…

Toronto's Inclusive Modernity - A beautifully illustrated and authoritative study of architect Jerome Markson, exploring his lasting contribution to Toronto's post-war modern architecture and urban development.

For collectors of art books, travel literature, and cultural histories, The Hermitage is a beautiful reference work that brings the splendour of St Petersburg's legendary museum into the home. This Alpha Colour…

Description of the Durban Municipal Buildings - A scarce early Durban municipal publication commemorating the opening of the city's iconic Municipal Buildings in 1910, illustrated with historic photographs and architectural details, professionally…

Small Garden Planner - An inspiring, fully illustrated guide packed with practical garden plans, landscaping ideas and planting schemes designed to help you create beautiful small gardens.

A highly regarded and award-winning study of Leonardo da Vinci by renowned art historian Martin Kemp, richly illustrated and essential reading for lovers of Renaissance art and history.

Cities of the Classical World - A richly illustrated historical atlas and gazetteer exploring 120 of the most important cities of the ancient world, complete with detailed maps and expert historical commentary.

Marble in the World - The definitive illustrated reference on the global marble and ornamental stone industry, covering quarrying, processing, international trade, architecture, and the history of marble production.

A revised edition of D. N. Dorning's acclaimed history of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, complete with the original fold-out map and an apparent authorial presentation inscription.

Chimneys in the Clouds - Signed and inscribed by D. N. Dorning, this revised edition chronicles the historic buildings, people, and heritage of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and remains one of the definitive…

Chimneys in the Clouds - Signed by both author D. N. Dorning and illustrator Alex Bundock, this sought-after first edition explores the historic buildings, people, and heritage of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands from…