Brian Mertens

 

is a Bangkok-based writer on Asian art and culture.  Previously a resident of New York City and Tokyo,

he contributes to many international publications and in 1997 was awarded the Citibank Prize for Excellence in Journalism. 

 

He is author of Bangkok Design: Thai Ideas in Textiles and Furniture (Marshall Cavendish/Times Editions, 2007)

and Architecture of Thailand: A Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Forms (Thames & Hudson, 2006),

with architect Nithi Sthapitanonda.

 

Bangkok Design

Thai Ideas in Textiles and Furniture

 

Available in Asia in December, 2006.

UK/EU launch in April, 2007

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Architecture of Thailand

A Guide to Traditional

and Contemporary Forms

 

with Nithi Sthapitanonda

 

                          

 (Southeast Asia edition jacket)                                        (US/UK/EU edition jacket)     

            

 US Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0500342237

 

UK Amazon:  http://www.amazon.co.uk/o/ASIN/0500342237

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contact

 

mertens ( - a  t -) loxinfo.co.th

 

www.brianmertens.net