Books & Bookmarks

Books and quirky gifts

Made in Design can be your one-stop destination unusual gifts and books. Among our many unusual gift options a few standout, such as the recipe book based on molecular cuisine by the Molecule-R brand. This book has over 40 new recipes with easy instructions and gorgeous photographs. The Oeno Box Sommelier Box by L'atelier du Vin is another gift that is sure to become the prized possession of any wine and food enthusiast. The box contains a corkscrew, a wine ring, a spiral and a food and wine pocket guide. The latter provides ideas for up to ten complete meals. The corkscrew is made of metal plated with chrome and the wine ring is made of stainless steel and felt.

Interesting histories

The books and DVDs on offer cover a wide spectrum of topics. From the Kartell brand, The Culture of Plastics traces the formation of a company that is now a household name for quality plastic furniture and other objects. The book provides intimate insights into the Italian company that was founded in the 1940s and is still going strong to date. It is an informative read that traces the significant milestones of the firm, and also includes an interview with Mr Claudio Luti who has owned and operated Kartell for the past 20 years. With such a unique selection of books and DVDs to choose from, the only challenge will be to resist the temptation to buy everything!