{"title":"Sam Doust","description":"\u003cp\u003eSam Doust’s works offer a captivating exploration of iconic cultural landmarks through richly detailed narratives and evocative imagery. Readers can immerse themselves in the architectural marvels and artistic heritage that define places like the Sydney Opera House, appreciating their significance in the broader context of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on vivid storytelling and insightful perspectives, Doust’s books invite readers to discover the stories behind renowned sites and celebrate their place in creative history. These works are perfect for anyone intrigued by the intersection of design, history, and cultural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sydney-opera-house-by-sam-doust-9781785513824","title":"Sydney Opera House","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sydney Opera House\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most recognisable buildings in the world. Fusing ancient and modernist influences and situated on a site sacred to the Gadigal people for thousands of years, it is Australia’s premier tourist attraction, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, and one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the tale of \u003cem\u003eThe Sydney Opera House\u003c\/em\u003e is one of breathtaking triumph, it is also one of personal cost. Its Danish architect, Jørn Utzon (1918–2008), left Australia midway through construction and never returned to see his masterpiece completed—a building that, according to Frank Gehry, ‘changed the image of an entire country’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis souvenir guide traces the history of this extraordinary building—one that is synonymous with inspiration and imagination—through a beautifully realised combination of photography, text, and quotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487556157676,"sku":"9781785513824","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/646d0c861abaef62b9d7e1c0b8520aa1.jpg?v=1775774271"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sam-doust.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}