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A kaleidoscopic journey through history that transforms the way you see the everyday world. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Secret Lives Of Colour.
- vibrant
- wonder-filled
- contemplative
- 01
Color
Victoria Finlay
A globe-trotting exploration of the history, art, and social impact of the hues that color our world.
- 02
The Secret of Scent
Luca Turin · 2006
A witty and passionate deep-dive into the contentious scientific mysteries behind the world's most evocative sense.
- 03
Ways of Seeing
John Berger · 1972
A radical, mind-altering lens that permanently changes how you look at art, advertising, and the world around you.
- 04
On Looking
Alexandra Horowitz
A gentle invitation to wake up and notice the hidden wonders scattered across your daily routine.
- 05
Information is Beautiful
David McCandless
A visually stunning antidote to information overload that transforms complex data into beautiful, digestible art.
- 06
The lonely city
Olivia Laing
A nocturnal wander through the lives of marginalized artists that transforms the ache of urban isolation into a profound sense of shared humanity.
- 07
About Looking
John Berger · 1980
A quiet, piercing invitation to slow down and interrogate the profound meaning hidden in our everyday acts of observation.
- 08
History Of Beauty
Umberto Eco · 2004
A lavish, intellectual stroll through the galleries of human history, guided by a master philosopher.
- 09
The language of clothes
Alison Lurie
A witty, sharp-eyed decoding of the secret messages we broadcast every time we get dressed.
- 10
Color
Paul Zelanski · 1989
A structured, visually rich exploration that transforms how you see the everyday world.
- 11
The Fabric of Civilization
Virginia Postrel
A sweeping, intellectually stimulating journey that reveals how the threads of everyday fabric wove the modern world together.
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A beautiful question
Frank Wilczek
A mind-shifting voyage through the deep logic of the universe, revealing the profound harmony where science and art converge.
