Construction Site: Metamorphoses in the city, by Marie Antoinette Glaser

Published by Lars Müller Publishers, £24.83 from Amazon

At last construction sites have been recognised for the works of art that they are – ‘a popular metaphor for the patchwork plans of contemporary life’, apparently. Definitely one for the coffee table, this book mixes arty and documentary photos with a sprinkling of words, including longer pieces on specific sites and interviews with architects and construction managers. Nice!