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Christmas Gift Guide 2022

Photography by Joshua Ranftl

Explore beautiful gift ideas for your loved ones this Christmas.

Discover books of garden inspiration, interiors advice, captivating non-fiction, magical children’s books, puzzles, games and so much more.

Plus, we have a very special Christmas giveaway for one lucky winner. Head here for competition details.

DREAMING THE LAND

Marie Geissler

A vividly illustrated survey of the Australian Aboriginal art movement across 29 art centres from remote Australia.

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RAMESH

Jaklyn Babington

The first major monograph on the boundary-pushing work of painter and sculptor, Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran.

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ARTISTS AT HOME

Karina Dias Pires

An intimate look behind the creative curtain at the lives and creative processes of 32 female artists in Australia.

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A HOUSE PARTY IN TUSCANY

Amber Guinness

A sublime celebration of thirty years of cooking and hosting at The Arniano Painting School in Tuscany.

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PLANTS

Zena Cumpston, Michael-Shawn Fletcher & Lesley Head

Discover the power of plants and the land management practices of Australian Indigenous peoples.

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ASTRONOMY

Karlie Noon &
Krystal De Napoli

Explore the connections between First Nations’environmental and cultural practices and the stars.

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EVERGREEN

Tim Entwisle

Discover the amalgam of nature, science and culture that has shaped both Tim Entwisle and every great botanic garden.

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THE AGE OF SEEDS

Fiona McMillan-Webster

The astonishing story of seed longevity, and what this means for biodiversity and
the future of our food.

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THE CONVERSATION 2022

Michael Hopkin

The Conversation’s experts bring their incisive analysis to the powerful issues that dominated 2022.

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WORDS FOR LUCY

Marion Halligan AM

A moving memoir that tells one mother’s story of surviving the aftershocks of death and finding the space to live again.

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OCEAN POOLS

Chris Chen & Marie-Louise McDermott

Travel along the coast with this beautiful guide to ocean pools.

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SURF LIFE

Gill Hutchison & Willem-Dirk du Toit

Real stories about real women who live to surf and create.

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MY STRANGE
SHRINKING PARENTS

Zeno Sworder

A heartwarming story about the sacrifices migrant parents make for their children.

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WONDERS UNDER
THE SUN

Tai Snaith

An illustrated and fun reference book featuring 280 animals that eat and play during the day.

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EAT WEEDS

Diego Bonetto

Learn how to forage for and eat the wild food sources that surround us.

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THE FUTURE IS FUNGI

Michael Lim & Yun Shu

A complete introduction to the hidden kingdom of fungi.

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COSMIC NUMEROLOGY

Jenn King

Find out how to harness your full potential using the power of numbers and planets.

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READING THE STARS

Book Riot

Discover specialised reading recommendations based on your zodiac sign.

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GUNYAH GOONDIE + WURLEY

Professor Paul Memmott AO

An updated edition of the definitive guide to Australian Indigenous architecture.

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TREASURES OF UKRAINE

Andrey Kurkov

A celebration of Ukraine through important works of art and architectural monuments.

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CHINA ADORNED

Professor Deng Qiyao

A rich visual guide to the fashion, adornment and rituals of Chinese ethnic minority groups.

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SPECTRUM

Ros Byam Shaw

A visual analysis of the colours used in fabrics and wallpapers from the 15th century to now.

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SUPER BLOOM

Jac Semmler

Discover 75 plant profiles of the most beautiful flowers and foliage to bring shape, colour and beauty to any garden.

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THE PLANT PORTAL

Erin Lovell Verinder

50 illustrated cards featuring simple herbal tea recipes and herbal wisdom cards with affirmations from nature.

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RECLAIMED


Penny Craswell

Discover inspiring homes made with salvaged and repurposed materials from across the globe.

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TASMANIA LIVING

Joan-Maree Hargreaves &
Marita Bullock

Explore the architectural flair and sustainable ethos that defines living in Tasmania

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KHA ARCHITECTS


Geoffrey London

Discover the architecture of the internationally renowned practice founded by the late Kerry Hill in Singapore in 1979.

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THE NEW QUEENSLAND HOUSE

Cameron Bruhn &
Katelin Butler

A showcase of 28 innovative examples of Queensland’s subtropical architecture from the past decade.

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CHLOÉ CATWALK

Suzy Menkes

The first comprehensive overview of Chloé’s collections.

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KARL LAGERFELD UNSEEN

Robert Fairer

A glamorous tribute to Karl Lagerfeld’s creations for Chanel.

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DINNER WITH FRIDA

Iratxe López de Munáin

Piece together the artists, artworks and surroundings of Frida Kahlo’s world.

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MULGANAI

Emma Hollingsworth

Go on a journey through Country in this First Nations Colouring book.

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ARENT & PYKE

Juliette Arent &
Sarah-Jane Pyke

Discover Arent & Pyke’s distinctive use of unique colour and material pairings.

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COLOUR IS HOME


Charlotte Coote

A bold guide to creating classic interiors using colour, fabrics and originality.

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DAY TRIP SYDNEY

Andrew Grune & Evi O

Take a mini break every week of the year with 52 nature adventures, all within 120 kilometres of Sydney’s city centre.

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DOG TRIP SYDNEY

Andrew Grune & Evi O

Escape the urban chaos with a year’s worth of dog-approved mini breaks in nature for you and your four-legged friend.

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Posted on December 7, 2022