Collection: Reference

Examines the origins of wayang purwa, the epic stories contained therein, the themes and characters, the roles of the dalang and music, puppet types and wayang performance preparation and structure. Detailed account of principal characters...

This book contains the work of Percy, Lionel, Norman, Ruby and Daryl in context. The Lindsays provided a vital ingredient of Australia's developing confidence and the robust expression in the arts that characterised the early years of the new century

An instant classic when first published in 1992 and now substantially revised and expanded, Lend Me Your Ears collects more than two hundred of history's outstanding instances of oratorical eloquence.

This book opens the way to a number of possible readings of his art and for the first time presents an extensive corpus of his work in many mediums tracing its development over the past half century.

The genesis of his pictures, the process through which each of them passed from primordial sketch to final touch. Leonardo achieved perfection only by dint of infinite labour. Penetrates into the inner life of Leonardo.

Recounts the story of Australia's nationhood as the story of Australian Liberalism. This is the first book put together by the Liberal Party of Australia for many years.