{"product_id":"the-saturday-book-27-by-john-hadfield","title":"The Saturday Book 27 by John Hadfield","description":"\u003ci\u003eFree shipping within Australia, international delivery available\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Saturday Book 27 is a beautifully curated annual compendium that celebrates the eclectic, the curious, and the aesthetic. Serving as a refined sanctuary for the inquisitive reader, this edition focuses on the enduring influence of the Orient upon Western culture, art, and design. Through a series of richly illustrated essays, it explores the allure of Chinoiserie, the grandeur of the Dome of the Rock, and the imaginative architecture of \"dream palaces,\" including the famous Watts Towers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond its oriental theme, the volume maintains its storied reputation for providing a diverse \"mish-mash\" of cultural treasures. Readers will find themselves transported through a variety of subjects, from the history of Victorian magicians and bathing beauties to the vibrant energy of Swinging London and the legendary career of Al Jolson. Expertly edited by John Hadfield, this collection acts as a civilised retreat from the mundane. With its unique blend of scholarly insight and visual entertainment, it remains an essential annual experience for those who appreciate the off-beat, the historic, and the artistically profound. Discover a world of wonder within these pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed (good, see images, some yellowing, dust jacket wear, and some cover wear)\u003cbr\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003eISBN ","brand":"Blue Pigeon Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46375461191830,"sku":"tingira25__LSGH3B7V89YH","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/5189\/4422\/files\/3990_2bdbd91a-3cde-4e0d-9be4-9ab317699d40.jpg?v=1778129671","url":"https:\/\/bluepigeongoods.com\/products\/the-saturday-book-27-by-john-hadfield","provider":"Blue Pigeon Goods Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}