Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future

Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and FutureBehind every object we touch lies a hidden network of resources that shape our lives. In Material World, Ed Conway traces the stories of six essential substances sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium to reveal how they underpin modern civilisation. Blending history, science, and reportage, Conway uncovers the human and environmental cost of our dependence on these materials, offering a fresh perspective on the world weve built and the choices

a Roman road trip with Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell

and squatting

and reshaped the global conversation about who fashion is for

examining the impact of common building materials and exploring strategies for more sustainable practice

In this deeply reported and quietly unsettling book

a fashion design student from the Royal College of Art

revealing how Abloh’s work collapsed boundaries between streetwear and luxury

brought a bullock and the animal’s subsequent journey from a field in Shropshire to a series of finished products and dishes

and thought in what we wear

Patrick Grant explores our broken relationship with clothing

and triumphs

The cards have been printed using sustainable processes