Shedonism - 101 Reasons to Escape to Your Shed by Ben Williams

$29.99 AUD

Category: Art & Design

Find yourself, in your shed. Turn your she-shed or man cave into your own private escape with 101 simple, practical ideas. Take some well-deserved alone time and learn to preserve lemons and chillies, whittle a butter knife, tie your own fishing flies, keep chickens, plant a roof garden or make a came ra obscura. Why not transform your shed itself? This book is full of inspiration for anyone who has dreamed of having an observatory, a sauna, a pub - or just a bit of peace and quiet at the bottom of the garden. The perfect gift for anyone who would rather be in their shed. ...Show more

Lavish Tea Party

$16.95 AUD

Category: Art & Design

Sunshine Lovers

$16.95 AUD

Category: Art & Design

Love From Down Under Shopping Bag

$16.95 AUD

Category: Art & Design

Native Neutrals Shopping Bag

$16.95 AUD

Category: Art & Design

Cockatoos of Australia Shopping Bag

$16.95 AUD

Category: Art & Design

On David Malouf: Writers on Writers by Nam Le

$17.99 AUD

Category: Art & Design

'[on reading Malouf for the first time] Here was a very-much-alive half-Lebanese (from provincial Brisbane, no less) producing English-language writing of the first order. And that in prose, not poetry. The poetry was in the prose; it stayed and sprung its rhythms, chorded its ideas, concentrated its im ages. Every other novel claims to be written in "poetic prose"; the real thing, when you come across it, is actually quite shocking.' On David Malouf is unlike anything else written about one of Australia's most acclaimed writers. Nam Le, author of international literary sensation The Boat, takes the reader on a thrilling intellectual ride in this sharp, bold essay. Its ambitious scope encompasses identity politics, metaphysics, the relationship between life and art, and the complexities of the 'Australianness' of Malouf's work. Revealing much about his own experiences, Le makes a passionate case for the 'personal, artistic sovereignty' of all writers. This book is an enthralling meeting of minds and a must-read for lovers of literature. ...Show more

Australian Chinoiserie

$16.95 AUD

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Keeping House: Creating Spaces for Sanctuary and Celebration by Emma Blomfield

$29.99 AUD

Category: Art & Design

We all desire a space that feels authentically our own: somewhere we can curl up with a cup of tea or host a dinner party for our favourite people. Many of us see homemaking as something we will do 'one day' - perhaps when we are no longer renting or when we have a larger budget. But interior deco rator Emma Blomfield can help you start making the most of what you've got right now. Emma shares her tips on how to style and maintain every room in your house to achieve a state of meaningful living, and how to decorate and connect with guests through beautiful events. Keeping House is your guide to creating the life that you want in the space that you have, no matter where that may be. ...Show more

Graphic Design Sourcebook by Peter Fiell + Charlotte Fiell

$60.00 AUD

Category: Art & Design

Graphic Design Sourcebook surveys the visually stunning and thought-provoking work of 100 of the world's most exciting and groundbreaking practitioners.   This informative guide to contemporary graphic design showcases a wide variety of projects, from websites, apps, banner ads, packaging, and info graphics to exhibition design, social-issue posters, corporate-branding campaigns, and interactive media. Every entry includes a detailed biography and a short précis of the creator's approach, written by the designers themselves. An introduction assesses the status of graphic design in our increasingly digitized world and offers predictions of its future trajectory with the advent of advanced 3D technologies and the erosion of traditional advertising campaign conduits. Graphic Design Sourcebook is an essential guide for anyone interested in the power of visual communication, and an absolute must-have publication for students and professional practitioners alike. ...Show more

Kathleen O'Connor of Paris by Amanda Curtin

$32.99 AUD

Category: Art & Design

In 1906, Kathleen O'Connor left conservative Perth, where her famous father's life had ended in tragedy. She had her sights set on a career in thrilling, bohemian Paris. More than a century later, novelist Amanda Curtin faces her own questions, of life and of art, as she embarks on a journey in Kate's f ootsteps. Part biography, part travel narrative, this is the story of an artist in a foreign land who, with limited resources and despite the impacts of war and loss, worked and exhibited in Paris for over forty years. Kate's distinctive figure paintings, portraits and still lifes, highly prized today, form an inseparable part of the telling. ...Show more

Graphic Design for Everyone: Create Your Own Blog, Logo, Website and Much More by DK

$39.99 AUD

Category: Art & Design

Trying to give your blog extra visual impact? Need a new look for a personal, business, or community project? With this beginner's guide to graphic design, you'll be able to do this and much more! There have never been more opportunities to promote yourself online or in print, but to succeed you need to master the art of visual communication - combining type, image, and colour into an appealing, accessible message. Graphic Design for Everyone shows you how to define your brand and your message, then takes you through the basic principles of design. Find out how to create a brand plan, discover how a typeface sets the mood, and learn how to use colour theory for maximum impact. Gain inspiration from real-life examples and exercises that help you to focus on the right solutions for you. Once you've learned the basics, turn to the ten step-by-step projects to help you create your own stunning designs - from business stationery to a sales brochure and online shop. There's also plenty of practical advice on publishing online, dealing with printers, commissioning professionals and more. Whether you're a design newcomer or keen to build on what you know, Graphic Design for Everyone is the only resource you'll ever need. ...Show more