Books
Aspects' prides itself on having Perth's best selection of gardening books, from Australian native flora through to garden design and propagation. Our selection also includes a wide range of books on travel, art and design, natural and cultural history, cooking, and Australian and children’s literature.
All Wrapped Up: AustraliaAlice Oehr 'All Wrapped Up' is a series of gorgeous stationery books cel...
All Wrapped Up: AustraliaAlice Oehr 'All Wrapped Up' is a series of gorgeous stationery books celebrating the work of Australia's best and brightest artists. 'All Wrapped Up: Australia' celebrates native flora, fauna and kitsch as seen through the joy-filled print and colour prism of illustrator Alice Oehr. Love the pattern? Rip it out and wrap something up! This book includes 20 gift wrapping sheets and two sheets of stickers. About the Author:Alice Oehr's distinct colourful style incorporat...
$26.95
More Family Walks in Perth Outdoors
Another perfect walking partner! 'More Family Walks in Perth Outdoors' is the second of a series ...
Another perfect walking partner! 'More Family Walks in Perth Outdoors' is the second of a series of walk books continuing in the footsteps of the bestselling 'Family Walks in Perth Outdoors'. Containing maps and descriptions of another 50 walks, as well as features on some of the plants and animals you might see while out walking and a list of common birds of the Perth area. Take this book with you, get in Perth outdoors and enjoy the many wonderful benefits of nature.
$16.95
Fire Country: How Indigenous Fire Management Could Help Save AustraliaVictor Steffensen Delving d...
Fire Country: How Indigenous Fire Management Could Help Save AustraliaVictor Steffensen Delving deep into the Australian landscape and the environmental challenges we face, 'Fire Country' is a powerful account from Indigenous land management expert Victor Steffensen on how the revival of cultural burning practices, and improved 'reading' of country, could help to restore our land. From a young age, Victor has had a passion for traditional cultural and ecological knowledge. This was further de...
$32.95
Cooking with the Oldest Foods on Earth
Cooking with the Oldest Foods on Earth: Australian Native Foods Recipes and SourcesJohn Newton WI...
Cooking with the Oldest Foods on Earth: Australian Native Foods Recipes and SourcesJohn Newton WINNER of the 2020 Gourmand Award for Innovation Native produce business is booming and it's about to enter a new phase — Australian native ingredients are beginning to turn up in growers' markets and even local supermarkets. From Warrigal greens and saltbush, to kangaroo and yabbies — John Newton will inspire you to grab some and take it home. This short companion book to the award-winning 'The Old...
$22.95
Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy From its humble beginnings as a stall at Sydney's Paddington Mar...
Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy From its humble beginnings as a stall at Sydney's Paddington Markets, Dinosaur Designs has become a beloved Australian brand that has attracted international acclaim. This book celebrates the innovation and inspiration that have, over thirty years, produced a covetable body of homewares and jewellery. As young art students Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy began selling resin jewellery with a stall at Sydney's Paddington markets. Today they have a business that...
$79.95
Jolly Read, Illustrated by Natasha Lea The quokka (or quak-a in local Noongar language) is a uniq...
Jolly Read, Illustrated by Natasha Lea The quokka (or quak-a in local Noongar language) is a unique and rare marsupial living on Wadjemup or Rottnest, an island in the sun off the coast of Western Australia. They are isolated and have no predators, and maybe that's why they smile so much! Quokkas are famous for being the friendliest and happiest wild animals on Earth. The new quirky funny kids’ book about the unique little Rottnest Island marsupial that has become famous for being the happies...
$25.95
Jan Ramage, illustrated by Ellen Hickman From the break of dawn to nightfall, the tuart is not as...
Jan Ramage, illustrated by Ellen Hickman From the break of dawn to nightfall, the tuart is not as it appears. Leaves and bark, trunk and branches - all are places of pretence, traps and trickery. Find out what surprise a "moon crater" might hide and why a bullseye borer drills holes; how a crab spider goes shopping and a jewel beetle becomes a seedpod; why a dragon wears a beard and how a gecko talks. And meet the "mad hatterpiller", who does a very clever hat trick. 'Tuart Dwellers' celebra...
$26.95
Christian Fletcher 'West' by renowned, award winning Western Australian photographer, Christian F...
Christian Fletcher 'West' by renowned, award winning Western Australian photographer, Christian Fletcher, is a stunning 182 page case-bound coffee table book. It features photographic images from Western Australia. This outstanding quality hard cover book is the latest from Christian with his best images and stories behind the work. About the Author:Christian Fletcher has been a professional photographer for 29 years and still retains all of the passion and enthusiasm for taking a great photo...
$60.00
Australia's WestRichard Woldendorp Now in its third edition, 'Australia's West' is Richard Wolden...
Australia's WestRichard Woldendorp Now in its third edition, 'Australia's West' is Richard Woldendorp's most impressive and sought after hardcover photographic book. Breathtaking and varied, the new edition reflects recent changes in Western Australia's natural and built environments and showcases the beauty and drama of the state's vast landscapes. About the Author: Richard Woldendorp is one of the best-known landscape photographers in Australia. Over his career Woldendorp has received multi...
$45.00
Passion for Silversmithing, Philip Noakes NR
A Passion for Silversmithing: Philip NoakesDorothy EricksonPhilip Noakes' questing mind and life'...
A Passion for Silversmithing: Philip NoakesDorothy EricksonPhilip Noakes' questing mind and life's work have embodied his constant search for the refinement of his skills, leading him to become a renowned silversmith, goldsmith and jeweller.In 2016 he was recognised as a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths in the United Kingdom, taking his place among the most significant artists in the world. His work delves deep into his past and utilises the full range of his skills and imag...
$70.00
Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters
Margo Neale (editor) This stunning companion to the National Museum of Australia's blockbuster In...
Margo Neale (editor) This stunning companion to the National Museum of Australia's blockbuster Indigenous-led exhibition, 'Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters', explores the history and meaning of songlines, the Dreaming or creation tracks that crisscross the Australian continent, of which the Seven Sisters songline is one of the most extensive. Through stunning artworks (many created especially for the exhibition), story, and in-depth analysis, the book will provide the definitive resource...
$49.95
Guide to the Wildflowers of Western Australia
Guide to the Wildflowers of Western AustraliaSimon Nevill Western Australia boasts over 13,000 pl...
Guide to the Wildflowers of Western AustraliaSimon Nevill Western Australia boasts over 13,000 plant species, and it can be quite overwhelming to the flower-seeking visitor to the state. This book helps the reader identify wildflowers visually, also placing them in areas where there is a higher probability of seeing them. Maps help to pinpoint the best locations for wildflowers as well as information on the best time to visit. This book illustrates over 1150 species, so there should be ample ...
$34.95