The Art of Harry Potter (Mini Book) by Insight Editions (Compiled by)

$16.99 AUD

Category: Art & Photography

Keep the captivating graphic art of the Harry Potter films close at hand with this miniature art book. From the classic pages of the Daily Prophet to the zany creations of Weasleys' Wizards Wheezes, to the numerous textbooks, posters, and documents created for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry , iconic pieces of graphic design filled the Harry Potter films. One of a new line of palm-sized art books, this keepsake volume showcases the incredible graphic art of the Harry Potter films in a miniature format that fans will cherish. ...Show more

Coco Chanel (HB) by Megan Hess

$29.99 AUD

Category: Art & Photography | Reading Level: General Adult

Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is an illustrated biography of Coco's Chanel's life from the internationally reknown illustrator and author, Megan Hess. It features key moments from Coco's amazing life and iconic items from the fashion empire that she built. Think an illus trated picture book for adults, told through Megan's stylish and feminine illustrations with a fun, whimsical and magical bent. Coco Chanel takes us on a romp through the three distinct chapters of Coco's life: from Coco's early life and building the brand, to the empire she created, to the legacy she left behind, and how her style is still influential and iconic today. Hess's book literally paints a picture of the woman who forever changed the way women dress.--The Australian Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a beautifully presented biography of the designer--Books + Publishing National Style lovers, unite! This amazing guided tour of Chanel's game-changing empire is made for coffee tables--Cleo Australian illustrator Megan Hess, whose work graces prestigious designers and brands including Chanel, Carrier and Tiffany and Co., creates a whimsical adventure through the world of Mademoiselle Chanel--PRIMOLife   ...Show more

Country Australia by Nick Rains

$19.99 AUD

Category: Art & Photography

While the majority of Australians live close to the coast, the heart of our nation is still in the country, as spectacularly displayed in this collection of photographs by renowned photographer Nick Rains. Lens by lens, click by click, the photographs in Country Australia encourage us to 'go bush' and s ee the varied and spectacular scenery of Australia, from the characters drinking in the local pub in a remote opal-mining town to the desolate windmill of a long-abandoned town.  ...Show more

Inked - Australian Cartoons by Guy Hansen

$29.99 AUD

Category: Art & Photography

Kyoto Momiji Tanka by Andrew Lansdown

$26.99 AUD

Category: Art & Photography

Kyoto Momiji Tanka is a stunning collection of poems and photographs celebrating the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto, during autumn, when the maples (momiji) vividly colour the natural, cultural and emotional terrains of the Japanese.The photographs and poems (written in a traditional Japanese form know n as tanka) introduce the reader to a fascinating world of Shinto brides, tanuki, spirit foxes, geisha, shakuhachi players and, of course, autumn maples. ...Show more

Origami Paper 500 Sheets 6 Inches 15 Cm by Tuttle Publishing Staff

$19.99 AUD

Category: Art & Photography

This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful and attractive nature photographs. These photographs of nature were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters.   This pack contains 12 different unique nature photographic designs including: Honeycomb Butterflies Green leaves River pebbles Succulents Kiwi A booklet in the pack provides instructions for: Crane Simple Swan Pig Tortoise Japanese Lantern A Cat's Head ...Show more

Reality in Flames: Modern Australian art and the Second World War by Australian War Memorial Staff

$19.95 AUD

Category: Art & Photography

Modern Australian artists were immersed in the Second World War. They served in the armed forces, worked with labour groups or in factories, and as official artists observing, recording, and interpreting military activity. Drawing on their immediate experiences, these men and women responded to the uphe aval and anxiety of the period to create powerful imagery that explored all aspects of life during war. Reality in flames is the first exhibition dedicated exclusively to exploring how Australian modernist artists responded creatively to the Second World War. The exhibition consists of 90 works of art drawn from the Australian War Memorial's collection; taken together, they constitute one of the most diverse and comprehensive collections of modern Australian art relating to war. The exhibition includes work by leading artists Donald Friend, Joy Hester, Nora Heysen, Frank Hinder, Roger Kemp, Sidney Nolan, Eric Thake, Albert Tucker, and Danila Vassilieff. ...Show more

Shark: Fear & Beauty by Jean-Marie Ghislain

$34.99 AUD

Category: Art & Photography

Sharks engender our most primal emotion: fear. Real danger is something we seldom experience in the modern world, protected by the comforts of civilization. Yet fear is deeply inscribed at the core of our being. Jean-Marie Ghislain overcame his fear of water by learning to swim with sharks. By confronti ng his emotional responses to these graceful predators, he sought to recover from personal trauma, asking himself: Can beauty cure fear? These photographs are among the most beautiful pictures of sharks ever taken. Working entirely with natural light and a focal length as close as possible to that of the human eye, he brings these magnificent creatures closer to us than most could ever dare. The tiniest mark and scar is rendered so clearly that we feel we could reach out and touch them. By sharing his profoundly personal experience with sharks, Jean-Marie Ghislain captures the character and beauty of these exceptional creatures, so often maligned or threatened, and urges us to learn to share our oceans with a new sense of respect and even love. ...Show more

The Kew Gardens Exotic Plants Colouring Book by Arcturus Publishing

$9.99 AUD

Category: Art & Photography

A gorgeous colouring book which showcases illustrations by accomplished British botanical artists Harriet Anne Hooker Thiselton-Dyer and Walter Hood Fitch, originally featured in the world-famous Curtis's Botanical Magazine. This title will appeal to green-fingered artists everywhere who will delight in bringing the line drawings to life in glorious colour. Founded by William Curtis in 1787 as both an illustrated gardening and botanical journal, The Botanical Magazine, often affectionately referred to as Bot Mag, is the longest running botanical periodical featuring colour illustrations of plants. ...Show more

30-Second Great Art by Lee Beard

$27.99 AUD

Category: Art & Photography | Series: 30 Second Ser.

The great painting and sculpture of the past is the indispensable backbone of most people's visual library, but wrangling centuries of wonderful works by thousands of artists into a digestible form that allows you to focus on their detail and direction can be tough. Enter 30-Second G reat Art. It takes readers on an engrossing tour of 50 top-flight works by artists from Giotto to Marlene Dumas, including a full-page reproduction of each one, accompanied by text that puts it in the context of the world in which it was created, and adds another piece to the jigsaw puzzle of the history of art. Along the way, special spreads will offer insights into the collectors and critics of the past, as well as its creators, and a glossary for each chapter will explain specialist terms. Succinct, lively descriptions make for speedy and enjoyable reading; it's like taking a trip round the world's greatest art gallery. ...Show more

365 Surfboards: The Coolest, Raddest, Most Innovative Boards from Around the World by Ben Marcus

$9.99 AUD

Category: Art & Photography

The surfboard is both a piece of sports equipment and a work of art. It is a marvel of engineering and for some, a path to fame and celebrity. It exudes both power and grace; it allows its rider to soar through the air or penetrate the watery depths. Centuries ago, early Polynesians considered the surfb oard a religious icon, a means of worshipping the ocean. Today it is a cultural icon, a means of worshipping not simply the ocean but also those who seek to master its powerful and unpredictable forces. In 365 Surfboards, surfing expert and writer Ben Marcus brings together the most important, most interesting, and most innovative surfboards the world has ever known. From 12-foot-long koa boards of ancient Hawai'i to state-of-the-art modern boards utilizing streamlined design for maximum speed and maneuverability, the surfboard has undergone numerous revolutions and advancements through the years. Pioneering riders and shapers-from Duke Kahanamoku and Tom Blake, to Greg Noll and Hobie Alter, to Kelly Slater and Al Merrick-have brought their own personal touches and insights to continually refine and redefine the ultimate tool for riding the waves. Each of the 365 boards featured here are presented through colour images and in-depth descriptions to offer a compelling and comprehensive history of the surfboard and the people, moments, and innovations that have revolutionized the sport. ...Show more

A Painted Landscape: Across Australia from Bush to Coast by Amber Creswell Bell

$59.99 AUD

Category: Art & Photography

I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains. I love her far horizons, I love her jewel-sea, Her beauty and her terror The wide brown land for me! Dorothea Mackellar's words have a knack for swelling the metaphorical chest of many Austr alians with the evocative descriptions in her iconic encomium, 'My Country'. Just as Mackellar zeroed in on the particular nuances of Australia that make our country so unique, this book forms an aesthetic study of the Australian landscape as seen, experienced and expressed by the Australian artists who choose to paint it. Surveying 50 artists working in various mediums and depicting varied terrains, A Painted Landscape showcases an incredible diversity of landscapes and in doing so, dispels the myth that Australia is all 'beach and bush'. Focusing on contemporary landscape painters, this is Australia in the 21st century through a specifically creative lens. ...Show more