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art

SLOW LOOKING: THE ART OF NATURE
Olivia Meehan
$ 85.00
Slow Looking: The Art of Nature is a unique celebration of the relationship between art and nature across millennia. Eschewing a linear narrative of art, this inspirational collection of global artworks allows readers to make connections between the nature that surrounds them and the vision of a dazzling wide range of artists.
AFTER THE RAIN Tony Albert( ed.), Sally Brand( ed.)
$ 69.95
available dec 1
After the Rain documents the creative processes of 10 contemporary art projects commissioned for the National Gallery of Australia’ s major recurrent exhibition dedicated to First Nations art and artists in Australia, the National Indigenous Art Triennial.
THE STARS WE DO NOT SEE: AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS ART
National Gallery of Victoria
$ 69.95
The Australian continent is home to the world ' s oldest living culture: over 250 different groups, each with their own customs, language, and art. Showcasing this cultural diversity, The Stars We Do Not See brings together major pieces from the National Gallery of Victoria ' s globally recognised collection of works by Indigenous artists.
available nov 4
THE ART OF KAYLENE WHISKEY: DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE?
Natalie King( ed.), Iwantja Arts( ed.)
$ 90.00
Kaylene Whiskey’ s paintings dazzle with brightly coloured pop stars rendered in dots and set amongst her own community
in remote Central Australia. She depicts female pop culture icons all connected to the Kungkarangkalpa Tjukurpa, or Seven Sisters Story.
SILO ART 2ND EDITION
Australian Geographic, Alasdair McGregor
$ 45.00
Award-winning author, and respected artist in his own right, Alasdair McGregor explores the creative and community forces driving this grass roots art movement. This second edition includes a new chapter that follows six Silo Art Trails, so you can carry it on your trip with you or experience it all through the pages of this book.
TEXTILES X ART Ramona Barry, Beck Jobson
$ 69.99
available nov 4
Textile art has surged into the spotlight, shedding its long-standing association with domesticity and craft to take centre stage in galleries, biennales and critical discourse. Authors Ramona Barry and Beck Jobson explore this vibrant resurgence, and the way artists across the globe are embracing traditional techniques, while pushing them into bold new territory.
LEE MILLER Nicola Bion, Hilary Floe, Saskia Flower( eds.)
$ 69.99
available dec 9
Drawing on new primary research, Lee Miller features essays exploring every aspect of Miller ' s career, from her early years in Paris, New York and Cairo to her wartime journalism and late portraits. Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of images, the book provides a comprehensive exploration of Lee Miller.
THE 1990S: A VISUAL HISTORY OF THE DECADE
Henry Carroll
$ 90.00
The 1990s is an exploration of history, art, film, music and culture in a unique, immersive and visual narrative of a conflicted and momentous decade. This stimulating volume makes sense of the decade ' s recurring motifs, trends and themes.

photography

STREET LEVEL JAPAN
Hiroki Harada
$ 59.99
available nov 4
Street Level Japan immerses you in the unique city streets of Japan. Explore hidden alleys, peruse storefronts, and marvel at infrastructure through stunning photographs that perfectly capture the light and mood of Japan’ s cities.

film

FAWLTY TOWERS: FAWLTS & ALL
John Cleese
$ 55.00 $ 49.99
50 years ago Fawlty
Towers hit British TV screens for the first time, becoming an instant classic. Now for the first time its legendary creator John Cleese tells his favourite behind-the-scenes stories.

gift

ALWAYS REMEMBER: THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX, THE HORSE AND THE STORM
Charlie Mackesy
$ 49.99
Charlie Mackesy ' s four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They ' re not sure what they are looking for. Life can be difficult, but their love for each other and cake is often the answer..
A BEAUTIFUL WORLD
James Norbury
$ 39.99
As Big Panda and Tiny Dragon undertake their demanding expedition, they traverse dark forests, hazardous mountains and derelict ruins. But the pair slowly come to see pockets of light and beauty at every turn. They invite us to take a closer look at the beauty in the world.
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