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Ellis Rowan by National Library of Australia
34.99 AUD
Category: Art | Series: Artists of the National Library of Australia Ser.
'Petite, plucky and always immaculately dressed in the constraint of Victorian finery...throughout her life she was acclaimed internationally, winning 29 medals, and accolades from leading art critics. Her work was also collected by royalty, including Queen Victoria.' — Patricia Fullerton, 2002Ellis Row ...Show more
Grit and Gold: Tales From a Sporting Nation by National Library of Australia
5.00 AUD
19.99 (74% off)
Category: NLA General
Sport is a story telling machine. When we watch a game, race or competition, there are all the makings of a great tale. There are heroes and villains. There are challenges to overcome. There is a sense of jeopardy and risk. There is triumph and failure, comedy and tragedy. All these elements unfold with ...Show more
Harold Cazneaux by National Library of Australia
34.99 AUD
Category: Art | Series: Artists of the National Library of Australia Ser.
'[Cazneaux’s] work is what matters, its place in the history of Australian photography and its influence on past, present and future generations of photographers.' — Max Dupain, 1978Harold Cazneaux (1878-1953) is widely considered the greatest Australian photographer of the early twentieth century. In p ...Show more
Hopes and Fears: Australian Migration Stories by National Library National Library of Australia
19.99 AUD
Category: NLA Publications
Stories of migration are very much part of the Australian experience. In most homes in Australia, you will find a bookcase, mantelpiece or shelf with a display of family photos. Intimate galleries chronical the individuals, both young and old, who populate the family tree. Sometimes the images reach bac ...Show more
Library of Dreams : Treasures from the National Library of Australia by The National Library of Australia
4.99 AUD
Category: Art
Library of Dreams interprets and celebrates a diverse selection of treasures from the rich and varied collections of the National Library of Australia. The book examines over 50 of the most popular items, page by page, in the Library's collections, including: James Cook's 'Endeavour' journal; William Bl ...Show more
On Stage: Spotlight on Our Performing Arts by National Library of Australia
19.99 AUD
Category: Art
Imagine a crowded theatre. The lights have just gone down. An expectant silence blankets the audience as the chatter abruptly stops. The show is about to begin.Live performance is storytelling, expression, activism and hope. It is by nature ephemeral, yet its impact can be long-lasting, on audiences and ...Show more
Our Streets: The Regional Cities and Major Towns Project by National Library of Australia
39.99 AUD
Category: History
The modernist RSL club, the Art Deco cinema, the stilted Queenslander or the elaborate Edwardian. The iconography of Australia's regional towns is familiar to many of us, whether we live, work and play in these places, or just journey through. A distinctive Australian architecture has developed, less gl ...Show more
Viewfinder: Photography from the 1970's to Now by National Library of Australia
24.99 AUD
Category: NLA General
Viewfinder is a dynamic and insightful look at how Australia has changed over the last 50 years, through a survey of photographs from the National Library of Australia’s collection. These images, ranging from the 1970s to the present day, also tell the fascinating story of the changing nature of photogr ...Show more
Vintage Crochet: Classic Australian Patterns by National Library of Australia
39.99 AUD
Category: Art
Featuring vintage crochet patterns found in Australian publications, including the Australian Women's Weekly and the Australian Woman's Mirror, this book has instructions for a variety of garments, accessories, toys and homewares. Each pattern will be accompanied by illustrations from the original publ ...Show more
Vintage Knits: 25 Classic Patterns for Modern Knitters by National Library of Australia
29.99 AUD
Category: Art
People of the past knew the magic of a handmade garment — the uniqueness, the custom fit, the time and care taken by the knitter. In today’s world of mass-production, we now crave the individuality and satisfaction that comes with creating a piece of clothing for ourselves or a loved one from scratch.Kn ...Show more
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