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From the glittering chedis of Bangkok's Grand Palace to the rustic simplicity of village dwellings, Thailand offers a rich diversity of art, architecture and design. Classic Thai seeks to define the unique characteristics of Thai style, be it through the country's rich arts and crafts tradition, in its plentiful temples and palaces, or in a contemporary home. Photographed entirely on location, Classic Thai is an indispensable guide to the wonders of Thailand.

Breezy verandahs, outdoor pavilions, refreshing pools and elegantly decorated bedrooms that open onto lush tropical gardens. Silks, batiks, terracotta tiles and lacquerwares from Thailand and Indonesia, stone garden sculptures from Bali and antique furniture from Java. Inspirational additions to interior decor, these superb objets dart also symbolize important features of the emerging tropical design style: an emphasis on local materials, indigenous crafts, and vernacular architectural forms, combined with a resolution of ecological demands in the actual layout of the house. Tropical Asian Style is the first book to showcase these tropical dream houses, illustrating in over 400 glorious photographs the seventy featured houses from Bali to Thailand, Singapore to India.

With more than 300 stunning colour photographsand clear, concise text, Chiang Mai Stylecaptures the essence of the city's eclectic yet distinctive architectural style. This book celebrates the distinctive architecture, interiors and crafts of Thailand's second largest city. From the vernacular architecture of the traditional Lanna style to chic residences to luxurious hotels and spas, the essence of this fascinating city is revealed. From its early beginnings as a 5th-century Lawa walled city through the recent boom in residential and commercial design, the temple-studded city of Chiang Mai has become an inspiration for architects and designers. Nestled in a mountain valley in Thailand's far north, Chiang Mai has long been a haven for artists and artisans who have taken inspiration from Burmese, Chinese, northern Thai, Shan, Thai Lu, hill-tribe and European sources, then fused them into a uniquely Chiang Mai art and culture. This cross-fertilisation of ideas owes much to the city's history as a vital midway point for mule caravan routes between China and the Gulf of Martaban; even with the demise of the caravan trade it has remained a major supplier of arts and crafts to the world. About the Author -JOE CUMMINGS- has been writing about Southeast Asia for nearly 30 years. He has authored several books for the Lonely Planet travel guides series as well as photographic books on the region. He first came to Chiang Mai in 1977 and is now a full-time resident of the city. About the Photographer- LUCA INVERNIZZI TETTONI- was born in northern Italy and has spent nearly half his life in Asia. During the 80s, his long association with Thailand resulted in the publication of a number of ground-breaking books including The Arts of Thailand and the best selling Thai Style. His ability to discover and record Thailand, ancient traditions and immutable aspects of Asia has been instrumental in creating awareness of traditional styles and values of these fast-changing societies. More recently, his work has been featured in a number of coffeetable books on spas, resorts and contemporary architecture.

Full of stunning landscape photographs, this tropical gardening book is a delight for anyone interested in the lavish gardens of the Philippines. Aimed at gardening enthusiasts, Tropical Gardens of the Philippines contains a rare glimpse into some of the most beautiful tropical gardens in the world today. It presents 42 spectacular contemporary gardens, both big and small, situated in and around Metropilitan Manila area and the nearby provinces of Laguna, Batangas and Cavite. The vast majority of the gardens are in private homes. Introducing a contemporary gardening style that has been evolving in the Philippines over the past decade, as well as more traditional formal styles, it traces the development of garden design in all its forms. Designers new and old are showcased along with a number of talented home owners. Experimenting with both indigenous and introduced species, use of hardscapes such as local stones and pavers, bonsai, clipped shrubs and water features, some work along Oriental lines, others follow Western models. Tropical Gardens of the Philippines is a lovely introduction to Filipino landscaping styles and a gardening aesthetic that combines the best of East and West with superior knowledge of plant cultivation and care. The book gives an insider's look at tropical garden design and landscape architecture, Filipino style. Featured gardens include: Casa de Nipa La Vista Hilltop Garden Ponce Veridiano's Garden Santos Koi Pond Garden Poolside Proscenium Garden of Butterflies And many more…

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The book consists of a rich visual array of photographs which illustrate both the vastness of the ancient complex as well as the intricacies of the stonework within. Picture spreads are testament to the extensive nature of Angkor's temples, while close-u