Black and White - Updated: The Singapore House 1898-1941

Julian Davison, the son of an architect, grew up in Singapore and Malaysia. He was educated in England and has a doctorate in social anthropology from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. He has edited several reference books and scholarly works relating to the region, including books on Balinese and Indonesian architecture. In addition, he has published two critically acclaimed collections of short stories on Singapore and Malaya -- One For The Road and An Eastern Port -- and has hosted a number of history and travel television shows including Singapore TV’s popular ’Site and Sound’ series.Luca Invernizzi Tettoni was a world-renowned photographer who has over 50 books to his credit, including the international bestsellers Thai Style, The Tropical Garden and Arts and Crafts of Thailand (Thames & Hudson), as well as a number of books on architecture and interior design, spas and wellness, hotels, and more. Luca was honoured with a knighthood in his native Italy, even though he spent the majority of his professional life in Asia. He died in Bangkok, his adopted city, in 2013.