A Journey into the World of Zimbabwe Art, Symbolism and Meaning
I have been spending my free time immersed in the pages of Zimbabwe: Art, Symbol and Meaning,…
Africa | Architecture | Books
Spreading the Word About Africa’s Architectural Wealth
Sub-Saharan Africa Architectural Guide is a 7-volume box set that takes readers on a visual journey through…
Inside Marrakesh a Window into the City’s Most Stylish Expat Homes
Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and Gardens is a lavish book that offers a window into some of…
Little Africa Paris An Alternative Cultural Guide to the City of Light
As its name suggests Little Africa Paris is a handy pocket guide that connects you to Paris’s…
Fashion Book Questions The Phrase Not African Enough
What does it mean to be an ‘African designer’? Is it the fabrics you use, or earthy…
BEAUTIFUL: Portraits of Black Beauty By Mario Epanya
If you are follower of African fashion, style and beauty, then you are probably familiar with the…
Books: African Catwalk Captures Africa’s Fast-Growing Fashion Industry
African Catwalk is a new book by award-winning photographer Per-Anders Pettersson, that takes the viewer on a…
Africa | Books | Food & Drink
Book: Modern African Food And Recipes From The Groundnut Cookbook
Whilst passing through Waterstones Piccadilly, my eye was drawn to a colourful book display positioned in front…
Competition Winner
Congratulations to Yolanda Salimu, who won the competition. A signed copy of Contemporary Design Africa is on…
Win A Copy of Contemporary Design Africa: Competition Now Closed.
To celebrate the publication of Contemporary Design Africa, I have a signed copy to give away to…
Design: Celebrating Africa Day With The Official Publication Of Contemporary Design Africa
[Main image credit: Centro de Artes Africana, Wooden Vessels – courtesy Deborah Mason for Aid to Artisans] Today…
Books: Contemporary Design Africa Sneak Peek
Contemporary Design Africa [Coming Soon] [Images credit: Contemporary Design Africa – Tapiwa Matsinde] Woo hoo, just received…
Books: Introducing Contemporary Design Africa
Contemporary Design Africa [Image credit: Contemporary Design Africa, Cover – Thames & Hudson] Back in September 2014…
Contemporary Design Africa Book Modern African Home Decor And Design
Back in September 2014 I hinted at some news I was looking forward to sharing a few…
Books: Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul
AphroChic – Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul [Image credit: Remix: Decorating with Culture, Objects and…
Books: Angels in Africa a Photographic Journey
Angels in Africa [Reflections] [Image credit: Angels in Africa, book cover – Beth O’Donnell] I read constantly…
Books: La Maison – Fashion Photographer Koto Bolofo Documenting Hermes’ Rich Heritage
Koto Bolofo [Lesotho] [Image credit: Koto Bolofo – La Maison] Koto Bolofo is one of the most prolific…
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Food & Drink: Dorah Sithole Cooking from Cape to Cairo
Dorah Sithole [South Africa] [Image source: Tafelberg] Whether it’s a steaming plate of sadza ne nyama, a…