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Art & Architecture

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978383314417

Great Painters of the Italian Renaissance 2 volume set

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NZ$ 250.00 each

Author: Eberhard Konig

Published by: Peribo Pty Ltd

This comprehensive, two volume work presents the extraordinary panorama of Italian painting spanning the period from 1300 to 1610, including all the great masters and their most famous works.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9783822848272

Hiroshige

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A$ 315.00 each

Hardback

Author: Melanie Trede

Published by: Taschen

Literally meaning "pictures of the floating world", ukiyo-e refers to the famous Japanese woodblock print genre that originated in the 17th century and is practically synonymous with the Western world's visual characterization of Japan. Because they could be mass produced, ukiyo-e works were often used as designs for fans, New Year's greeting cards, single prints, and book illustrations, and traditionally they depicted city life, entertainment, beautiful women, kabuki actors, and landscapes. The influence of ukiyo-e in Europe and the USA, often referred to as Japonisme, can be seen in everything from impressionist painting to today's manga and anime illustration.Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Though he captured a variety of subjects, his greatest talent was in creating landscapes of his native Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and his final masterpiece was a series known as "100 Famous ... more

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9781864650907

Lives of the Papunya Tula Artists

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A$ 99.99 each

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Author: Vivien Johnson

Published by: IAD Press

Lives of the Papunya Tula Artists by Vivien Johnson presents, as never before, the biographies of over 200 Western Desert painters from the world-acclaimed Papunya Tula Artists company in Alice Springs.

Established in 1972 as a co-operative of 35 painters, Papunya Tula Artists is the founding crucible of the stunning Australian desert painting movement. Today the company flourishes as a multi-million dollar Aboriginal-controlled cultural enterprise.

As art writer Nicolas Rothwell observed earlier this year, the desert paintings need to be seen as the works of “…artists with biographies, with life histories and personal challenges surrounding them.”

This book uniquely answers this call – the artists come to life as painters with distinctive personalities, family histories, imaginations and artistic trajectories.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781921259517

The Artist's Lunch

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A$ 59.95 each

Hardback

Author: Alice McCormick

Published by: Murdoch Books

What is it about artists and food? From the canvas to the table, the visual and culinary arts are linked by colour, texture, form and taste, and the process by which artists combine these elements is captivating and revelatory. Artists have this symbiosis, a connection between making art and making food, which make most artists as creative in the kitchen as in the studio.Writer Alice McCormick and photographer Sarah Rhodes feast with the most surprising and engaging selection of bons viveurs, and discover that at an ideal dinner party, one should dine with artists - they do it better.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781405038690

The Art of Australia: Volume 1 - From pre-history to the end of the colonial era

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A$ 125.00 each

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Author: John McDonald

Published by: Pan Australia

In this first volume of a brilliant new history of Australian art, John McDonald, the highly-regarded art critic of the Sydney Morning Herald, takes us from the times of pre-history, settlement and exploration, to the end of the colonial era. In the first comprehensive overview of the field since the 1960s, McDonald reassesses the reputations of many leading artists, and links their achievements with the broader patterns of social history and ideas.

Along with in-depth discussions of major works, the narrative teems with characters and anecdotes from the era of the First Fleet to that of the Australian Impressionists. The story of Australian art is told in a more vivid and engaging style than ever before, in a lavishly illustrated book destined to take its place as the definitive work on the subject.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780714848747

The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture

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A$ 275.00 each

Hardback

Author: eds.

Published by: Phaidon Press Ltd

The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture is a comprehensive portrayal of the finest built architecture from around the world completed since the year 2000. Divided into six world regions, The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture provides an important overview of global and local trends in architecture for a wide range of users. The geographical contexts for 21st century architectural production are explored in a global framework presented in accessible graphic formats. Each of the six world regions is introduced by an in-depth look at urban and architectural issues. This statistical data has been researched and analysed by a team from the London School of Economics. More than 1000 key buildings have been chosen through a rigorous selection process involving a panel of expert advisors and specialists from every region. Each building is fully illustrated with drawings and photographs, and described ... more

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9781842462218

Treasures of Botanical Art

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A$ 59.95 each

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Author: Shirley Sherwood

Published by: Royal Botanic Gardens

This book marks the inaugural exhibition of the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art at Kew, which opens in April 2008. Extensively illustrated and elegantly designed, this book will feature some 200 paintings and drawings from both the Kew and Shirley Sherwood collections, reflecting the richness of botanical art as a whole, providing an overview of the most significant artists from the 1600s through to contemporary artists, and demonstrating the enduring importance of botanical illustration. The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art: The Shirley Sherwood Gallery at Kew Gardens, opening in spring 2008, will be the first public gallery in the world dedicated to botanical art. The gallery, designed by leading architects Walters and Cohen, will exhibit precious works of art from the collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Dr Shirley Sherwood, many of which have never been on public display.The Royal Botanic Gardens, ... more

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780958872218

Woodblock Painting of Cressida Campbell

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A$ 120.00 each

Hardback

Author: John McDonald

Published by: Public Pictures Pty Ltd

Cressida Campbell is a renowned and gifted artist who depicts the essence of her familiar subjects in watercolour, painted woodblocks and woodblock prints. Conscious of the legacy of Margaret Preston, Campbell portrays beauty in everyday scenes such as domestic still lives, industrial maritime scenes and rooftops overlooking Sydney harbour. Her work is given depth through solid composition and vivid colour. A fine draughtswoman and strong designer, her works show graphic elements reminiscent of Japanese prints.

This book is the first comprehensive survey of her work in print. It spans pictures produced from 1984 to 2007 to guide the viewer through the imaginative world of one of Australia’s most uncompromising artists.

Humour

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780340977255

DIY Dentistry

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A$ 17.99 each

Paperback

Author: Andy Riley

Published by: Hodder & Stoughton Publishers

Bunnies, be free and happy! Small kids, knowledge is yours once more! Cartoon master of the dastardly and deranged, Andy Riley, has left behind his previous bugbears and turned his bizarre attentions to the world of inventions. DIY DENTISTRY shows what happens when a bored, macabre intelligence involves itself with blue-sky thinking - a high-speed police response unit enabled by The Cop Catapult, a Solitaire Boxing device for the lonely pugilist and An Arsehole Trap which deals quickly, and appropriately, with wannabe Big Brother candidates. These, and many other freakish twists of the imagination come alive in this hilarious, sometimes thought provoking (mostly not), brilliant new collection. His weekly cartoon strip, Roasted, runs in Sunday Magazine.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781921351853

The Chaser Annual 2008

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A$ 35.00 each

Paperback

Author: Chaser Boys

Published by: The Text Publishing Company

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781847673220

The Mighty Book of Boosh

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A$ 45.00 each

Hardback

Author: Julian Barratt & Noel Fielding

Published by: Canongate Books Ltd

This autumn Canongate invites you to join Howard Moon, Vince Noir, Naboo, Bollo, Bob Fossil, Old Gregg, the Moon, and all your other favourite characters on a unique journey in to the world of "The Mighty Boosh". Incredibly funny, visually dynamic, surreal, musical, wildly creative..."The Mighty Boosh" is unlike anything else on British television, and this beautifully illustrated Christmas humour book promises to be the same.

Music

ISBN / ISSN:

9781740666398

Classical Destinations 2

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A$ 59.95 each

Hardback

Author: Simon Callow

Published by: Hardie Grant Egmont

Mixes travel, history, music, philosophy and whimsy in a spectacular European odyssey exploring the lives of many of the romantic composers including Chopin, Elgar, Liszt, Rachmaninov and others.

Natural History

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781741962796

Mr Darwin's Incredible Shrinking World

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A$ 29.95 each

Paperback

Author: Peter Macinnis

Published by: Murdoch Books

Across a huge range of endeavour, 1859 was the year of mega change. At the beginning of that year Charles Darwin published "The Origin of Species". By year's end, other people, discoveries and inventions had changed the world forever, and society was converging in a global culture. It was a different world back then, a changing world, a shrinking world. This entertaining book by leading science and history writer Peter Macinnis tells the story of how it came about.

Non Fiction

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781741106671

Above Sydney and Surrounds

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A$ 39.95 each

Hardback

Author: Richard Tabaka

Published by: New Holland Publishers Pty Ltd (AUS)

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780642276803

A Brush with Birds

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A$ 34.95 each

Paperback

Author: National Library of Australia

Published by: National Library of Australia

The paintings of Australian birds in A Brush with Birds are by artists whose work is represented in the National Library of Australia. They span the years from first settlement to the 1970s, telling us about the times as well as the birds, and showing how the style of bird art has evolved. This book is lavishly illustrated with vibrant and luscious art and it includes the stories of the artists behind the paintings. Enter the colourful world of birds such as the King Parrot, the Yellow-tufted Honeyeater, the Satin Bower Bird and the Red Goshawk, and be inspired by their beauty.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781921410826

A Collector's Year

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A$ 29.95 each

Paperback

Author: Adrian Franklin

Published by: University of New South Wales Press (UNSW Press)

A Collectors Year is a lively account of a year in the life of a collector. Adrian Franklin, TV presenter and author, takes us on a month-by-month journey through the quirky and often kooky world of those enthusiasts who pursue with passion their next treasures to be displayed, admired and loved. From a souvenir shop in Hobart to a car-boot sale in rural England, Franklin explores the best hotspots for collecting, and provides useful insight into where to find collectables and how to sort the trash from the treasure.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780330424059

Arabesques : A Tale of Double Lives

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A$ 49.99 each

Hardback

Author: Robert Dessaix

Published by: Picador Australia

One Sunday afternoon in a secluded valley in Normandy, Robert Dessaix chanced upon the castle where the famous French writer André Gide spent his childhood. Recalling the excitement Robert felt when he first read Gide as a teenager, he set off to recapture what it was that once drew him so strongly to this enigmatic figure.
On a magic carpet ride from Lisbon to the edge of the Sahara, from Paris to the south of France and Algiers, Robert takes us to the places where the Nobel Prize-winning author, in ways still scandalous to modern sensibilities, lived out his unconventional ideas about love, marriage, sexuality and religion.
Featuring meditations and conversations with fellow travellers on such diverse subjects as why we travel, growing old, illicit passions, and the essence of Protestantism – and illustrated with over 100 stunning illustrations and photos – Arabesques is Robert Dessaix and travel memoir at their absolute finest. ... more

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780473132682

Architecture : Inspired by Australia

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A$ 80.00 each

Hardback

Author: Joseph Buch

Published by: Mint Publishing

"One appeal of a country-house project is that it gives a chance for architects to show their own design ideas, unconstrained by the enforced economies of multiple housing or the technical and legal constraints of large building projects. Full colour photographs & floorplans of 22 Australian homes, designed by various architectural firms.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780753515020

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Business Stripped Bare : Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur

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NZ$ 35.00 each

Paperback

Author: Richard Branson

Published by: Virgin Publishing

From its creation as a mail-order record company to the literal launch of Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson's Virgin Group has become one of the most successful and recognised brands in the world. In Business Stripped Bare Branson shares the incredible truth about his most risky, brilliant and audacious deals. Discover how he tried to take on one of the world's biggest superbrands, how he plans to change the course of the world's rivers to cut carbon emissions, what Tesco learned from Virgin and which businessmen around the globe Branson is truly in awe of. Combining invaluable advice with the remarkable inside stories of Richard's greatest achievements, Business Stripped Bare is a dynamic, inspirational and truly original guide to success in business.

First published 2008.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781844836888

Clouds

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A$ 39.95 each

Hardback

Author: Eric M. Wilcox

Published by: Duncan Baird

Blue skies are usually thought of as a picture of contentment - but it's clouds that really capture our imaginations, with the familiar shapes and breathtaking vistas of light and shade we see in their formations. Above our heads, for much of the year, a spectacular drama unfolds on a gigantic scale, and we have only to gaze up, or out of the window, for an inspiring show of nature's majesty. This irresistible book, with a chapter for each of the ten major cloud types, combines science with beauty, presenting approximately 100 superb cloud photographs, with explanatory captions. An enjoyable introduction delivers fascinating snippets of mythology and weather lore; while a 24-page scientific overview at the back of the book, fully illustrated with informative colour artworks, explains how to recognize the different cloud types and understand their significance for the weather.Studying clouds, we learn, is like reading someone's face: a ... more

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