COVER Feature
The image on the front cover of one of the first Collins Booksellers in the old Paton Building on Elizabeth Street , Melbourne , is taken from an artwork by artist Tony Flowers .
ARTIST
Tony is a scribble-o-holic . His love for illustration and storytelling spans over many books . He fills his drawings with humour and interesting details . His passion for his motorcycle , cars , cats and dogs shows in his drawings – they can often be found hiding in the background !
STEPHEN KING
Bev Vincent RRP $ 39.99
Celebrate the King of Horror ’ s 75th birthday with Stephen King , which explores the connections between Stephen King ’ s life and his body of work .
TERRY PRATCHETT
Rob Wilkins RRP $ 35.00
This is the official biography of the awardwinning author Sir Terry Pratchett , written by Rob Wilkins , his former assistant , friend and now head of the author ’ s literary estate .
A PRIVATE SPY John le Carré RRP $ 39.99
A Private Spy is a collection of letters from John le Carré , one of the greatest British novelists of our time , and a fabulous letter writer , spanning decades from his childhood to the Cold War to his final years .
BOHEMIAN NEGLIGENCE
Bertie Blackman RRP $ 29.99
Bohemian Negligence is the celebrated musician ' s evocative and intimate memoir of the magic and vulnerability of her bohemian childhood growing up as the daughter of iconic artist Charles Blackman .
BRYCE COURTENAY : STORYTELLER
Christine Courtenay
RRP $ 39.99
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From his humble beginnings in Africa to his dazzling success in advertising and as a bestselling author , Bryce ’ s extraordinary , rags-to-riches life story reads like one of his epic novels .
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NO BULL
Vika and Linda RRP $ 35.00
With honesty and humour , Vika and Linda recount the highs and lows they ’ ve navigated on the long road to centre stage , from 1970s Doncaster to confronting their personal demons and stepping into the spotlight .
PUTTING ON A SHOW
Rob Mills , Paul Connolly RRP $ 32.99
Following the untimely deaths of two friends , Rob Mills began questioning who he is as a person and a man . This book is a fascinating , insightful and often hilarious dive into both his own life and that of the man on the street .
SURRENDER : 40 SONGS , ONE STORY
Bono RRP $ 49.99
Surrender is the remarkable life story of Bono – artist , activist and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2 – the challenges he ’ s faced and the friends and family who have shaped and sustained him .
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TURNING POINTS
Edited by Mary Ryllis Clark RRP $ 29.99
With a foreword by Brenda Niall , this collection brings to life stories of triumph and tragedy , hope and survival . Other contributors include Robyn Davidson , Gillian Triggs , Anna Funder , Peter Doherty , Allan Fels and Elizabeth Chong .
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GREAT AUSTRALIAN PLACES
Graham Seal RRP $ 32.99
Australia ’ s master storyteller takes us all around the country , uncovering tales of unsolved crimes , early exploration and military exploits , fascinating natural phenomena and iconic destinations .
GREAT AUSTRALIAN RASCALS , ROGUES AND RATBAGS
Jim Haynes RRP $ 32.99
Told with Jim ’ s inimitable combination of history and humour , Great Australian Rascals , Rogues and Ratbags is packed with murders , mystery and miscreants : true stories of true criminals from Australia ' s past .
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