Robin Boyd A Life

Art, Design & Photography Biography & Memoir Architecture & Interior Design

Robin Boyd: A Life by Geoffrey Serle is the essential biography of Australia’s most influential modern architect, chronicling his rise from Melbourne student to internationally celebrated designer and writer. Geoffrey Serle’s 1996 narrative captures Boyd’s fierce advocacy for good design and his enduring impact on mid-century Australian culture.

This vintage Melbourne University Press paperback arrives in very good condition, its 367 pages illustrated and tightly bound. A neat previous-owner inscription appears on the front inner cover; page 326 shows a minor scuff, but the book remains clean, unmarked, and from a smoke-free home.

Ideal for collectors of Australian architecture, art history buffs, or anyone seeking a readable yet authoritative life of Boyd, the volume doubles as reference and engaging cultural study. Serle’s meticulous research and lively prose make Boyd’s world of post-war design and urban debate feel immediate and relevant.

Secure this scarce 1990s edition now to enrich your architecture biography shelf or gift a thoughtful read to a design-minded friend.