Item category 2: Newmarket - Design & Style

Modern beachside style is more than shells and surfboards. Whether the inspiration comes from nautical themes, natural elements, winter moods or the charm of the Mediterranean, the priority is always comfort and tranquility. It doesn't matter if you don't live near the beach - the spirit can be c...

Jam-packed with reno goodness, this book is a visual feast overflowing with ideas and inspiration from Three Birds projects in glorious detail, including their most ambitious new build to date: a family home that channels an idyllic island getaway (year-round staycation, anyone?). Go behind the s...

The first comprehensive overview of Vivienne Westwood's womenswear collections, from her 1981 catwalk debut to today. One of the most thought-provoking and influential designers in the world - she once declared 'the only reason I'm in fashion is to destroy the word "conformity"' - Vivienne Westwo...

Take your first steps with pastels and learn how to produce modern, lively and colourful artwork with this exciting art medium. This book is a complete course in using pastels. Step-by-step exercises and longer projects help you to build essential skills and allow you to produce a range of subjec...

No one is born with a green thumb... but anyone can grow one! Renowned indoor plantspert Craig Miller-Randle takes you through the basics of helping indoor plants to thrive. Green Thumb is filled with advice that Craig has distilled in his 40 years of experience. Whether its choosing the right po...

Having personal, private, outdoor space is becoming ever-more elusive as urban areas become more crowded due to population growth and development. Urban Oasis: Finding Tranquility at Home features projects from Sydney to Singapore and London to New York that showcase inspirational and aspirationa...

This book provides lessons on the ins and outs (literally) of making 36 elegant sashiko patterns. It shows you how to make stylish home and personal accessories you will love, including: Decorative pouches that make excellent gifts Placemats and napkins your guests will appreciate Delicate pur...

Covering a comprehensive array of topics, from the first pigments and frescos to linear perspective in Renaissance paintings, the influence of photography, Impressionism, and the birth of modern art, The Story of Painting follows each step in the evolution of painting over the last 25,000 years, ...

In this book, master origami designer Muneji Fuchimoto presents a collection of 34 totally unique origami models! These pieces will delight and challenge origami enthusiasts with their clever folding patterns and striking realism. With a play on modern design and art, Fuchimoto's stunning models ...

"Feather and Brush" traces the history of bird art in Australia - from the simple engravings illustrating accounts of the earliest European voyages of discovery to the diversity of artwork available today. It explores the early European approach, in which naval draughtsmen, officers, convicts, se...

Discover the secrets to mastering street photography -- from city streets to country roads and the alleyways in between -- from an acclaimed international photographer, teacher, and best-selling author. Street photography offers treasured moments at almost every turn, if you know where to look. I...

"...documents and demystifies the customs, rituals and mythology of more than 30 minorities through their clothing and accessories..." -- back cover.

In Creative Style, Lizzie McGraw begins with interior decoration basics -- textiles, furniture, and accessories -- and then opens the doors to 12 of her inspiring interiors projects. They include her own 1920s cottage in California, which she has lovingly restored and furnished with fleamarket fi...

Cressida Campbell celebrates the career of an exceptional Australian colourist who has worked between painting and printmaking for over forty years. Combining keen observation with rigorous design, Campbell uses an innovative process to create woodblock paintings and unique woodcut prints that ta...

Many new artists have been emerging recently from Asia, taking their place in the international comic illustration industry through social media. Although their work shows influences from Japanese anime and manga, the superior drawing skills and pursuit of originality in each of these artists' wo...

"Box making is one of the best ways to develop your skills as a woodworker while also creating something that is functional and beautiful. In this all-new collection of boxes from America's premier box makers, Doug Stowe takes you step-by-step through the construction of ten tiny boxes."-- Publis...

Beloved family photographer Suzanne Stevenson returns with another stunning collection of irresistible dogs on doorsteps, this time against the backdrop of the Australian countryside. Country Dogs on Doorsteps introduces us to a flurry of new furry companions - along with some well-known owners a...

The first book from Drake/Anderson illustrates the award-winning firm's opulent modernist design with interiors that are as unique and expressive as they are inviting and livable.

A select few hugely popular industry experts reveal techniques they use to infuse characters with the advanced levels of color and light that make their work instantly recognizable and universally admired. Their in-depth illustrated advice, detailed step-by-step tutorials, enlightening case studi...

Ebi and Emmanuel will teach you everything you need to know about soy wax, essential oils, wicks and scent blending to make your own candles. Once you have mastered the techniques, put your knowledge to the test through the 18 projects featured in this book. From taper candles and scented tea-lig...

Over thirty extraordinary women invite us behind the creative curtain, sharing stories of breaking into the art world in Australia, their challenges, processes and inspirations, and achieving a balance in their personal and professional lives.

The interior design of this New England seaside property by decorating legend Nina Campbell explores a myriad of themes: the evolution of a home, the importance of place, and the creation of a setting where all visitors, family and friends, will feel at home. The interiors of the many buildings o...

Earth and fire represent the two elements that produce a ceramic object. Without the other they are simply components; together they create both practical objects and pieces of art. Working as both primer and inspiration, "Earth & Fire" explores the techniques, practices and tools of over forty-f...

Some of the most exciting interiors around are those that combine vintage and antique finds with select contemporary pieces. In Create, interior stylist and writer Ali Heath encourages you to think imaginatively about how to bring together old and new, giving you the confidence to let go of perfe...

At the forefront of modern architecture, tiny houses exemplify today's ideals of minimalism, personal freedom, and low-impact construction -- not to mention impeccable style and comfort. This book takes readers around the world to showcase today's most exciting small living spaces. Multi-page spr...

With advice on planning a workshop and the principles of design and construction, this book provides a wide range of information and easy to follow instructions on subjects such as making joints, laminating, waxing and polishing.

Daphne doesn't want to be stuck in Oakland with her dad. She wants to get on the first plane to Prague, where her mom is shooting a movie. Armed with her grandparents' phone number and strict instructions from her mom to call them if her dad starts drinking again, Daphne has no problem being cold...