Readers gonna read, read, read.
Taylor Swift took to Instagram at 12:12 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, to announce her upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, on her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast.
Behind the mega pop star, 35, was a stacked bookcase filled with an array of titles, ranging from the artistic works of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marc Chagall and Ruth Asawa, to one about couple and industrial designers Charles and Ray Eames. There was even a book titled Cats that features Walter Chandoha’s prolific photography of felines.
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If you’re an eagle-eyed fan wanting a closer look at Swift’s bookcase, we readers here at PEOPLE have just the list for you. Below are some of the books we identified from the hotly-anticipated announcement!
‘Dieter Rams: The Complete Works’ by by Klaus Klemp
‘Dieter Rams: The Complete Works’ by Klaus Klemp.
Phaidon Press
Dieter Rams, a German industrial designer, is responsible for defining the look and functionality of beloved consumer products in the 20th century. This book catalogues every product Rams has ever designed and dives into his holistic approach to the practice.
‘Design Monograph: Eames’ by Naomi Stungo
‘Design Monograph: Eames’ by Naomi Stungo.
OH
Part of an 8-book design monograph series, this book explores the lives and work of Charles and Ray Eames, described in the synopsis as “the golden couple of postwar American design.” The two worked across several industries, including architecture, filmmaking and fine art.
‘Casa Wabi’ by Bosco Sodi, Martino Stierli and Tadao Ando
‘Casa Wabi’ by Bosco Sodi, Martino Stierli and Tadao Ando.
Rizzoli Electa
Casa Wabi is an artistic residence established in 2013 by Mexican artist Bosco Sodi. The stylish read details the nonprofit center’s intentional design – complete with native materials – and how it encourages modern architects and artists to connect with local communities.
‘Ai Weiwei. 40th Ed.’ by Hans Werner Holzwarth and Ai Weiwei
‘Ai Weiwei’ by Hans Werner Holzwarth and Ai Weiwei.
TASCHEN
Explore contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei’s life and art by diving into his early days in New York City, his 81-day detention in China, his recent work and more. A blend of visual material, behind-the-scenes pictures and exclusive interviews.
‘Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion’ by Alan Flusser
‘Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion’ by Alan Flusser.
Abrams Books
Swift has been known to rock a few Ralph Lauren statement pieces. If you can’t get your hands on the high-end articles of clothing, this book might be the next best thing. Looking beyond the designer’s pivotal role in the fashion industry, it also dives into his upbringing and his cultural impact.
‘Jean-Michel Basquiat. 40th Ed.’ by Eleanor Nairne and Hans Werner Holzwarth
‘Jean-Michel Basquiat’ by Eleanor Nairne and Hans Werner Holzwarth.
TASCHEN
Jean-Michel Basquiat was a revolutionary artist known for his influence on the neo-expressionist movement. The book explores the mark he left on the art world, his artistic inspirations and his political activism, while also showcasing his most popular works.
‘Chagall, Lissitzky, Malevitch: The Russian Avant-garde in Vitebsk’ by Angela Lampe
‘Chagall, Lissitzky, Malevitch: The Russian Avant-garde in Vitebsk’ by Angela Lampe.
Prestel
With over 250 works and artifacts from the Russian city Vitebsk, the book offers unique insight into art history and avant-garde artist Marc Chagall’s impact on his hometown. He transformed the cozy town into a creative hub with the help of Kazimir Malevitch and El Lissitzky and defined the wave of Russian modernism.
‘Ruth Asawa Through Line’ by Kim Conaty, Edouard Kopp, Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander, Jordan Troeller, Scout Hutchinson, Kirsten Marples, Isabel Bird
‘Ruth Asawa Through Line’ by Kim Conaty, Edouard Kopp, Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander, Jordan Troeller, Scout Hutchinson, Kirsten Marples, Isabel Bird.
The Menil Collection
Modernist artist Ruth Asawa is best known for her wire sculptures and intricate drawings. Look into every era of her life and how it influenced her art, from her early days in a Japanese American internment camp during World War II, her college education to her prolific work in the San Francisco Bay Area.
‘Walter Chandoha. Cats. Photographs.’ by Susan Michals, Reuel Golden, Walter Chandoha
‘Walter Chandoha. Cats. Photographs.’ by Susan Michals, Reuel Golden, Walter Chandoha.
TASCHEN
The “Fortnight” singer is a cat lover and even has three of her own, so it should be no surprise that one of her display books highlights her adoration for felines. The late Walter Chandoha worked as a photographer for decades, but was especially known for capturing the beauty of cats.
‘Rothko’ by Christopher Rothko
‘Mark Rothko’ by Christopher Rothko.
Rizzoli Electa
Written in part by Mark Rothko’s son, this book offers an in-depth look at the career and artistic vision of the late abstract painter. Showcasing the artist’s beloved works as well as never-before-seen paintings, the read is perfect for those looking to get lost in art.