“In Praise of Shadows” by Junichiro Tanizaki
This is a fascinating book about traditional Japanese architecture. In this short book, the author Junichiro Tanizaki discusses about the philosophy behind the ancient design, the usage of space, the combination with modern everyday equipments, and most intriguingly on the use of shadows to create a powerful contrast and an aesthetically pleasing minimalist style. Never thought that a book about shadows can be this interesting, and can cover such a diverse angle from temples, to Geisha, ghost, music, to even toilet.
THE CHAOS THEORY 