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About AD at 100: A Century of Style

Marking a century of design excellence, AD at 100 is a rich visual celebration of the magazine’s legacy as the definitive voice in architecture and interior style. Curated from a century of its most memorable pages, this stunning volume highlights the personal spaces of cultural icons and creative visionaries – from Barack and Michelle Obama to David Bowie, Truman Capote, and Diana Vreeland.

Spanning eras and aesthetics, the book also showcases the work of legendary architects and designers such as Frank Gehry, India Mahdavi, Axel Vervoordt, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Each chapter reveals how AD has chronicled evolving ideas of beauty, innovation, and lifestyle, with captivating photography from masters like Bill Cunningham, Horst P. Horst, and Julius Shulman.

Since 2016, Amy Astley, former founding editor of Teen Vogue and a veteran of Vogue and House & Garden, has served as editor-in-chief, guiding the magazine’s vision and celebrating the art of living beautifully. Residing in New York City, Astley’s leadership shapes AD as it continues to inspire readers worldwide.