The Art of Play Book

The Art of Play is what happens when art, architecture, and imagination collide — and the result is something you can actually climb on. This beautifully curated hardback showcases over 80 groundbreaking playscapes from around the world, from surreal public installations to jaw-dropping private playgrounds, sculptural sand dunes to indoor vertical mazes.

Forget flat-pack swing sets — this is play reimagined through the lens of design, creativity, and spatial storytelling. These are spaces that spark joy, encourage risk, and invite us — kids and adults alike — to see the world differently.

Written by Emmy Watts, and presented in a bold, visual format, it’s a love letter to the kind of play that pushes boundaries and reshapes cities. Perfect for architects, artists, educators, and curious humans of all ages.

Hardback, 272 pages, first edition, and carbon neutral. A book to leave out on the table, pass around, and pore over — again and again.

Because the best playgrounds aren’t just for letting off steam — they’re for expanding minds.