Rex Dupain takes us behind the lens, and in the hearts of some of his subjects, with Australia: 150 Photograph from Penguin Books Australia. In a celebration of some of his best work, get transported right to an illuminated weatherboard; a glorious autumn afternoon; or imagery from rugged bush, sprawling coastline and infamous suburbs across our Australian landscape. With 150 rich images of both iconic and nameless subjects, Australia: 150 Photograph promises to deepen your understanding of our vast country and culture.

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She took a leap of faith and expressed her courageous side, she redefined art, she is Marina Abromovic. Kirsten Stiles 'Marina Abramovic' takes us through a mesmerising journey of the woman who was outrageous. Since the early 70's, Marina used performance as way to express and control visual art. The author gives us insight into Marina's life, her inspirations, and her engaging legacy which changed the face of visual art.

$55

Build up your book collection with Shumon Basar's 10 x 10/3: 100 Architects 10 Critics from Phaidon. The insightful publication presents 100 exciting, emerging architects and their innovative designs alongside commentary from 10 respected critics and curators. Full-to-the-brim with illustration and information on buildings and projects, the book is arranged alphabetically ensuring easy referencing. Enjoying the pages of 10 x 10/3: 100 Architects 10 Critics will guarantee you’re up-to-date on the latest that architecture is offering around the world.

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A combination of text and photography centred on the beauty and ugliness of small country towns, Smalltown is an insightful book. Questioning the luxury of beauty as well as the sadness and necessity of human creations in the outback, Winton and Mischkulnig will open your eyes to the aesthetics of rural structures.

$75

There is more than meets the eye when it comes to floral arrangements, and Sydney florist Saskia Havekes tells you just how in her latest book, Grandiflora Celebrations. Together with renown photographer Andrew Lehmann, Saskia takes us behind the scenes in preparing florals for the most celebrated events—weddings, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, fashion shows, and even Logie Awards. With over sixty bloom arrangements, including floating wreaths and floral chandeliers, to dressing tables and wedding concepts, her blooms are sure to unleash the florist within.

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Flowers aren’t just a spring phenomenon, and Sydney florist Saskia Havekes shares how you can enjoy year-long blooms in her latest book, Grandiflora Arrangements by Penguin Books Australia. In an exploration of choosing blooms, picking vases, and composing arrangements in all their glory, discover how you can bring the beauty of the outdoors in. With over 100 breathtaking illustrated floral arrangements, and plenty of inspiring ideas, Grandiflora Arrangements will inspire you to get started on your own unique bloom creations.

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If you’re after an impressive home decorating guide, look no further than Home Love: 100 Inspiring Ideas for Creating Beautiful Rooms. From the popular writer of the stylish Good Weekend column, Morton teaches us how to maximise a room’s assets and use colour all within a budget. Featuring 100 ideas for your home, you’re bound to be inspired.

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Bury your gardening troubles by digging into the dirt with the help of Paul Bangay's Guide to Plants from Penguin Books Australia. Breathe new life into your garden as Paul shows how to visualise your ideal outdoors, implement your ideas and construct a jaw-dropping landscape. Thanks to helpful tips, good gardeners can take care of their plants, weed'em and reap!

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Encyclopedia of Garden Design: Planning, Building and Planting Your Perfect Outdoor Space by The Royal Horticultural Society covers from the basics of garden layout to how to use lighting effects. With its broad range of topics, it’s a book that’s handy for everyone from the beginner to the professional.

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Paul Bangay shares all the knowledge and inspiration you need to create an inviting landscape in his book, Paul Bangay's Garden Design Handbook from Penguin Books Australia. The best companion for those seeking a well-proportioned, balanced and aesthetically pleasing garden, Paul Bangay offers guidance for every stage of landscaping, from developing a ground plan to building a retaining wall. Featuring diagrams, plant lists and the outstanding photography of Simon Griffith’s, the book gives you all the tips and tricks you to improve your garden.

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Immerse yourself in the exhilarating streets of Paris with a collection of photographs and anecdotes by Carla Coulsen. Written by a Sydney-sider who fled the fast life to document the joie di vivre of Europe, Paris Tango from Penguin Books Australia delivers a staggeringly passionate portrayal of the city of lights. Divided into 10 chapters that feature the unrelenting beauty of the characters, gardens and architecture that make up Paris, Paris Tango would make a charming coffee table book.

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Featuring the tales, seasonal recipes and splendid photography from her adventure, At My French Table recounts how restoring the residence to its former glory gave Jane the opportunity to fulfil her lifelong dream of establishing a French cooking school. With an abundance of produce and the advice of local traiteurs and chefs, Jane brings French cooking to life on her table.

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See the world through someone else’s eyes with Chasing a Dream by Carla Coulson. Following a woman’s pursuit of photography in a foreign land, the Sydney photographer’s enchanting book is filled with inspiring images taken in Italy, France, Greece, India and Australia. Carla Coulson made her photographic mark as a person who shoots from the heart and has taken her passion around the world for 11 years. The renowned photographer’s work has since appeared in esteemed publications such as Marie Claire, Australian Gourmet Traveller and Vogue Entertaining + Travel.

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A tribute to life in Provence, French Essence: Ambience, Beauty and Style in Provence studies the core of French lifestyle. Examining the renown French character, Coulson and Archer celebrate all things French and beautiful. Ideal as a coffee table book or perhaps something to read before travelling to Europe, this book has a place in any home.

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Italian Joy from Penguin Books Australia is the photographic documentation of Carla Coulson’s new life in Europe. The stunning photos follow her journey as she becomes passionate about and immersed in the culture and beauty of Italy. An inspiring and visually striking book, whether on the coffee table or on display in the bookshelf, Italian Joy has a place in every home.

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True to it's title, The Really Useful Cookbook from Penguin Books Australia is a kitchen guru for any home chef. Peppered with ideas and tips on simple but modern recipes, author David Herbert provides the tricks of the trade to make each dish your own. Easy to follow and enjoyable to whip up, these recipes will leave you taking reservations for your dinner table.

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Renowned Australian chef, restauranteur, author and teacher, Damien Pignolet, imparts over 40 years of knowledge and experience in this clear and cleverly written guide to the world of salads. For those of us who believe a salad consists of a few green leaves covered in vinegar, Salades from Penguin Books Australia is a complete culinary re-education. Appetisers, main meals and special occasion salads each feature prominently in their own dedicated chapter, and they’re definitely not alone in this essential omnibus. Inspired by his French heritage, Pignolet embraces the continental notion of what a salad should be. With vibrant full-colour photography, passionately detailed notes, and invaluable descriptions of flavours and textures, Damien Pignolet helps you to create the most impressive and satisfying salads for your table.

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Find how-to tips, delicious recipes and cooking techniques in Karen Martini's cookbook, Where the Heart Is from Penguin Books Australia. A collection of her mouthwatering recipes from Sunday Life magazine is packed with flavour, inspiration and ideas - helpful for any home chef to master family favourites. Plate up like a professional and learn how to make simple meals special.

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Based on his hit restaurant Cumulus in Flinders lane, Melbourne, Andrew McConnell’s compiles his most-loved recipes in one inspiring book, Cumulus. In a celebration of his signature dishes, together with talent photographer Earl Carter, collaborate to bring restaurant favourites to the homes of any novice or experienced cook. The easy-to-follow edition with practical, laidback-styled recipes such as tuna tartare, cracked wheat salad, and his famous classic breakfast, will unleash the inner chef within.

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In her quest to entice families to eat together at least once a week, Karen Martini shares Karen a gamut of simple and easy recipes in her book, Cooking at Home Flick through each page to discover a plethora of fail-safe Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and English recipes, and create your own menu with dishes such as Kibbeh made with ocean trout, or a classic cheesecake, for the sweet lover within. Be inspired by recipes that can be whipped up from ingredients in the pantry, and transform the evening family meal into a feast laid out before the eyes.

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Tasting India brings us the exotic flavours of India with over 250 recipes of modern and traditional Indian food. Part travel journal, part cookbook, Manfield documents her visits to India and the people she meets along the way. Full of spice and culture, the book will inspire anyone to travel and cook outside their comfort zone.

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From the heart of Maggie Beer’s own kitchen comes a mouthwatering collection of recipes to set stomachs rumbling in your household. The pages are infused with Maggie’s trademark warmth and wise discoveries that have made her a favourite for Australian cooks over the years. She brings a no-fuss approach to getting the most out of your ingredients to ensure every dish is delicious. Bring back the pleasures of cooking to your chef’s corner with Maggie’s Kitchen.

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Kylie Kwong takes you on a journey of discovery in this inspiring read. My China showcases the rural simplicity of Kylie’s Chinese heritage in the southwest as well as the modern marvels of Hong Kong and Shanghai. New experiences and encounters fill the pages that are peppered with Kylie’s mouthwatering recipes. The culinary journey is a feast for all the senses that will inspire Chinese cuisine in your Chef’s corner.

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Kaz Cooke’s Women’s Stuff from Penguin Books Australia is your new best friend. Not your nicest friend. Not your coolest friend. Not your richest friend. Your best friend – the one who tells you the 200 bucks you just dropped at the Myer cosmetics counter isn’t going to buy you love or looks. The one who lets you know your partner is cheating, the one who tells you “you are worth that promotion.” The friend who sees who you are, for what you are – then gently nudges you in the right direction towards making the best of yourself without cashing-in on the mortgage. Keep her onside, she’s a keeper.

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Infuse the flair of French cuisine into your kitchen with [French] by [Damien Pignolet] from [Penguin Books]. The friendly cookbook is brimming with easy-to-follow, French inspired recipes, perfect for cooking and baking at home. With everything from rustic terrines to delicate pastries, the delicious publication will have something for any foodie.

$69.95

In devout Francophile fashion Vicki Archer whisked her family away to a 17th Century property in Saint-Remy-de-Provence to begin a new life. Three years of tender toil restored the family farmhouse to its former glory. Archer takes us through her home, the pear and apple orchards and expansive olive grove that surround it, and the spirit of Provence in which she now lives. With the help of the lush techniques of photographer Carla Coulson, the two women indulge us with an insider’s view of all things evocative of French style.

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Prolific writer, restauranteur and celebrity chef, Kylie Kwong, breathes new life into traditional Chinese cooking. With Simple Chinese Cooking, Kwong makes complex dishes easy for the home cook to create, without compromising on flavour. All of the old favourites are here, including wonton soup and sweet and sour pork, but reworked for the family kitchen with fresh produces, clean flavours and a variety of textures, just as Chinese food should be. Kwong has also included a few of her family’s favourites rarely found in restaurants, passed down through the generations and generously shared with you. A feast for the eyes as much as for the belly, Kylie Kwong’s recipes in Simple Chinese Cooking are accompanied by the rich illustrative photography of Earl Carter, making this book stand out, even amongst the most extensive collection.

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Thai Street Foodby chef David Thompson is a visually-impressive portrayal of the essence of food from the streets and markets of Thailand. With stunning photography by Earl Carter, this book helps you to recreate the unique culinary culture of this colourful and exciting destination, giving you a glimpse into what seems like another world. Thai Street Food is the perfect book to inspire your tastebuds and encourage you and your family to try new things.

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Discover the genius of pasta from scratch with detailed directions for making and cutting pasta, simple fillings and the perfect gnocchi. Versatile and mouth-watering pesto and sauces accompany the array of pastas in this collection that focuses on traditional recipes, with some contemporary interpretations by Lucio’s executive chef Logan Campbell, for the more adventurous home chef. From savoury beetroot ravioli to green pappadelle with Balmain bugs, The Art of Pasta is a thoughtfully crafted hard-cover, sure to become the new love of any cook with a taste for Italian. Mangiare felice!

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Wild Food: 100 Recipes Using Australian Ingredients is a cook book that centres on the natural and unmistakable flavours of Australia. Using 14 native ingredients, Robins encourages any chef to think outside the box when it comes to their culinary experience. With stunning photography, this book is an informative, instructive addition to any Australian kitchen.

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Discover an appetite for cooking with love from the intimate stories and inspiring recipes of Greek-Australian Maria Bernadis. With a collection of 100 dishes ranging from traditional moussaka, to adapted classics like the party-perfect spicy ouzo keftedes, Bernadis exhibits the lifeblood of Greece that is kin and dining. Beautifully photographed and interwoven with tales of family life, immigration and settlement, My Greek Table is a sumptuous and passionate book that invites you to share in the spirit of kerasma - the offering of food to those we love.

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Introducing reknown chef Guillaume Brahimi with his debut cookbook, Guillaume: Food for Friends— a culinary journey into some of Australia’s most exclusive homes. Be transported into Heidi Middleton of sass & bide’s Pittwater home for a degustation delight, or for a little formal affair, get a glimpse into Leo Schofield's heritage manor in Tasmania. In a celebration of Guillaume’s finest dishes, he divulges secrets on making his signature dishes, such as basil-infused tuna and his famous Paris mash, plus his personal favourite mains, like beef daube and gnocchi with beetroot, pumpkin and prawns. Entertaining with friends has taken on a whole new dimension with the gourmet must-have.

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In a revival of producing delicious recipes made from fresh, local produce, Belinda Jeffrey shares her secrets to simple, homegrown cooking in The Country Cookbook. It’s all about getting back to basics with cooking— and baking— with seasonal produce, to make dishes such as toasty apple pies, melt-in-the-mouth homemade cake, or hearty flavoursome vegetable soup. Whether you’re after slow-cooked lamb shanks, or want to try your hand at last-minute Christmas cake, the inspiring collection will provide a hint of country feel to your culinary creations.

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