Culture in focus: 3 books to explore
Following up on “The Power of Cultural Relevance in a Noisy World 💥 (check it out here), we’ve hand-picked x3 standout books that explore the cultural forces from the language of colour to the visual explosion of UK club culture and more. These reads offer fresh perspectives on how culture influences everything we see and do.
1. Colour and Culture by John Gage
Colour is not just something we see, it’s a deeply embedded part of our cultural fabric. In Colour and Culture, John Gage uncovers the rich history of colour, revealing how it has shaped art, identity, and societal norms across centuries. From ancient Greece to the modern era, this book explores how different cultures have assigned meaning to colour, transforming it into a language of symbolism, power, and emotion. For artists, historians, and anyone curious about how culture influences perception, this is a masterclass in the unseen power of colour. GRAB A COPY
2. Clubbed: A Visual History of UK Club Culture
UK club culture has always been more than just music, it’s a movement that has shaped visual culture in profound ways. Clubbed takes you through 35 years of the UK’s most iconic club scenes, showcasing the posters, flyers, and design that have defined the underground nightlife experience. With stunning visuals and never-before-seen material, this book highlights how club culture became a visual art form that mirrored broader societal shifts. If you want to understand how culture and design collided in the UK’s nightlife revolution, this book is your ultimate guide. GRAB A COPY
3. No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention
Netflix didn’t just revolutionize entertainment, it changed the way we think about corporate culture and innovation. No Rules Rules takes you inside the company’s radical approach to leadership and creativity, showing how trust, freedom, and a willingness to break the rules can transform a business. Through the lens of Netflix’s cultural evolution, Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer offer a roadmap for reinventing not just companies, but entire industries. A must-read for anyone interested in how culture drives innovation and shapes success. GRAB A COPY
