"Talking about a creative session is like talking about a boxing match. It happened because there was a little bit of magic in the room that night. I'll say it myself, it's a fucking great cover." Brian Duffy Brian Duffy defined the image of the 1960s, and was as famous as the stars he photographed. T... read more

'Painting matters to Australia and Australians as it does in few other countries. It has formed our consciousness, our sense of where we come from, and who we are. It cries out for wider recognition and acknowledgement.' - Patrick McCaughey Why has Australia, an island continent with a small populatio... read more

Hailed as the most important addition to the Australian cultural landscape since the opening of the Sydney Opera House, MONA has shaken up the art world by breathing life and delight back into the museum experience. Visitors are flocking to MONA, but what is it about MONA that makes ... read more

What makes a painting endure and resonate through time? What makes a masterpiece? Highly respected art curator Barry Pearce provides a personal tour of 100 of his favourite Australian paintings from the walls and vaults of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Pearce profiles works from the most famous ... read more

Bill Hayes's critically acclaimed memoir Insomniac City provided a first look at his unique street photography. Now he presents an exquisite collection that captures the full range of his work and the magic of chance encounters in New York City. Hayes's "frank, be... read more

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Colouring for adults is a new trend. The colouring plates in this book are based on the patterns and designs of wallpaper specialists Eijffinger, whose wallpaper and fabrics are a landmark in the world of interior design. The company has selected th... read more

Features the heroes and style icons of football

A gorgeous collection of delightful portraits of the people you love from the world of music, fashion and the movies by the artist you will recognize from Vanity Fair, the New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Esquire, Elle, Icon, Parade magazine or Vogue. Burlesque and warm at the same time, Jorge Ar&e... read more

Be inspired by the sublime charm of country living

In this fascinating look at over 180 "hidden" images Helga Prignitz-Poda, one of the world's leading authorities on the Mexican artist, pulls back the curtain on masterpieces that rarely, if ever, see the inside of an exhibition or gallery. Illust... read more

Design shapes our life everywhere - whether it is the chair we are sitting in, the computer we are reading on, or the house we are living in. This volume profiles 50 of the most influential designers over the past 150 years. From the first bentwood chars by Thonet to the... read more