THE ACADEMY LIBRARY: WELCOME TO

The Drawing Room

An interesting business begins with an interesting life.

Pour yourself a cuppa, settle down on the settee, and join me in the Drawing Room. This is where you’ll find essays that will take you down the curious byways that have shaped my thinking — and, by extension, my work.

From antique postcards and vintage etiquette to books, theology, nature, forgotten history, and the delightful oddities of my unconventional life, these essays offer a glimpse into the world behind the work. You never know what unexpected observation might spark a fresh perspective on business... or simply make the journey a little richer.