Desert by Design - Book by Molly Mandell & James Burke

Desert by Design celebrates the interior worlds that exist in Earth’s most arid climes and, more importantly, the creative minds who inhabit them. Marfa, Texas-based desert dwellers Molly Mandell and James Burke traveled the world to explore and photograph thirty incredible spaces.

Publisher: Abrams
Release date: April 2026
Format: 276 x 213 x 36 mm
Language: English
Features: Full colour, hardcover, 336 pages

Why you’ll love it

• This book is an homage to the unique and dynamic climate that comes with desert living, its most extraordinary places and memorable personalities.
• Consider this a manual for adopting elements of this lifestyle, no matter our location

Best for

• Those who are seeking authentic design inspiration or courage to take the path less traveled, regardless of where we hang our hats.