Best art & design books of 2019

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Hardback

Concrete Houses: The Poetics of Form

Joe Rollo

Concrete Houses explores the sculptural possibilities of concrete as the material of choice in landmark contemporary houses across the world

$75.00

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Hardback

Step into Paradise: Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson

Georgina Safe,Glynis Jones,Penelope Tree

Step into Paradise explores the compelling stories and creative practice of iconic designers Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson, whose pioneering style created a bold and unashamedly Australian fashion identity.

$80.00

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Hardback

Magnum Streetwise: The Ultimate Collection of Street Photography

Stephen McLaren

The ultimate collection of street photography from Magnum Photos.

$59.99

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Hardback

Ian Fairweather: A Life in Letters

A self-portrait by one of Australia’s greatest artists, a man mistakenly portrayed as a hermit

$59.99

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Hardback

The Touch: Spaces Designed for the Senses

Kinfolk,Norm Architects

It is often said that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. In The Touch, Kinfolk and Norm Architects present an alternative: that good design is not only visually…

$206.99

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Hardback

Mirka Mora: A Life Making Art

Sabine Cotte

Mirka Mora features a rich insight into the intellectual life and art practice of one of Australia’s most versatile, creative and prolific modern artists.

$49.99

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Hardback

Australia Modern

Hannah Lewi,Philip Goad

The essential text on Australian modernism, featuring 100 significant site examples by Australia’s most revered architects, rich archival imagery and expert essays exploring how modernism has shaped Australian society.

$89.99

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Hardback

Colony: Australia 1770-1861/Frontier Wars

Cathy Leahy, Judith Ryan, Dr Isobel Crombie, Megan Patty

This is an essential exploration of Australia’s complex colonial mindset: from the tragedies of a contested beginning to the conversations that allow us now to contemplate a better future.

$79.99

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