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Carried Away

Auckland Museum

AUD $34.99

A collection of bags from all over the world that are significant because of their cultural roles, including army kitbags, a sporran, a bag made out of an albatross foot, and high-fashion handbags.

Bauhaus was more than an architectural trend - it was the birth of a new way of thinking. This is a captivating biography of the visionary Walter Gropius whose ideas still set the pattern for the way we live, work, and think today.

14-18 NOW

foreword by Jenny Waldman, foreword by Jenny Waldman

Format: Hard Cover

AUD $75.00

The illustrated companion to the 14-18 NOW commemoration programme.

Alexander McQueen

Judith Watt, foreword by Daphne Guinness

Format: Hard Cover

AUD $59.99

Fashion historian and lecturer at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Judith Watt, brings to life the vibrant and artistic milieu in which McQueen's talent flourished.

Rogues' Gallery

Philip Hook

Format: Paperback

AUD $22.99

Sotheby's art expert exposes five centuries of history, scandals, big wins and horrifying losses in the international art world.

Dancing with the Gods

Kent Nerburn

Format: Hard Cover

AUD $29.99

Guidance and wisdom for young artists, from award-winning artist and writer Kent Nerburn.

The Story of Design

Charlotte Fiell, Peter Fiell

Format: Paperback

AUD $49.99

The first book ever to tell the whole story of design; from prehistoric times to the present day, this is an essential book for vocational and university students, as well as for adults seeking a comprehensive, yet accessible guide.

Michelangelo

William E. Wallace

Format: Hard Cover

AUD $49.99

Vivid images of the painter's work are accompanied by illuminating and detailed text written by William E. Wallace, the world-leading expert on Michelangelo.