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.
Around the World in 80 TreesJonathan Drori Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori...
Around the World in 80 TreesJonathan Drori Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe. In 'Around the World in 80 Trees', Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain, to India's sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mentio...
$32.95
Macquarie Atlas of Indigenous Australia
Macquarie Atlas of Indigenous Australia: Second EditionBill Arthur and Frances Morphy The second ...
Macquarie Atlas of Indigenous Australia: Second EditionBill Arthur and Frances Morphy The second edition of the bestselling Macquarie Atlas of Indigenous Australia, a unique tool for exploring and understanding the lives and cultures of Australia's First Peoples. The 'Macquarie Atlas of Indigenous Australia' is a unique tool for exploring and understanding the lives and cultures of Australia's First Peoples. This second edition of the award-winning 'Macquarie Atlas of Indigenous Australia' op...
$79.95
The Bee Friendly Garden: Easy ways to help the bees and make your garden growDoug Purdie A grower...
The Bee Friendly Garden: Easy ways to help the bees and make your garden growDoug Purdie A grower's handbook to attracting bees and other beneficial insects. Bees are our most important pollinators and they are in decline the world over. They love to live in urban environments, where it's a short flight path from one type of plant to the next. But conventional gardens that favour lawns and pesticides over flowers and edible plants are scaring the good bugs away. 'The Bee Friendly Garden' is a...
$39.95
Food of the Southern ForestsSophie Zalokar You may not have heard much about the Southern Forests...
Food of the Southern ForestsSophie Zalokar You may not have heard much about the Southern Forests, but you've probably been eating fresh food grown in this region your whole life. Well-known Western Australian chef Sophie Zalokar (from the popular Foragers Field Kitchen and Cooking School in Pemberton) brings together forty producers and gatherers from the land, freshwater and sea, and creates recipes that show her love of authentic and exciting regional food, alongside the stories of the dow...
$59.95
Full Circle: A search for the world that comes nextScott Ludlam A visionary book for our wild tim...
Full Circle: A search for the world that comes nextScott Ludlam A visionary book for our wild times. In 'Full Circle', Scott Ludlam draws on his unique experience as senator and activist to capture our world on a precipice and explore what comes next. We are now in the Anthropocene - humans are changing the earth's climate irreversibly, and political, human and natural systems are on the cusp of collapse. Ludlam shines a light on the bankruptcy of the financial and political systems that have...
$36.95
Around the World in 80 PlantsJonathan Drori, illustrated by Lucille Clerc An inspirational and be...
Around the World in 80 PlantsJonathan Drori, illustrated by Lucille Clerc An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe. In his follow-up to the bestselling 'Around the World in 80 Trees', Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the ...
$45.00
Swainstons Fishes of Australia
Swainston's Fishes of Australia: The complete illustrated guideRoger Swainston A fascinating over...
Swainston's Fishes of Australia: The complete illustrated guideRoger Swainston A fascinating overview of the extraordinary diversity of Australia's marine and freshwater fishes, illustrated with Roger Swainston's breathtaking artwork. More than 1500 remarkable illustrations portray every family of fishes ever recorded from Australian waters. The names of all known species are listed alongside detailed information on the taxonomy and biology of each family. About the Author: Roger Swainston is...
$80.00
A Brush with Birds: Paintings and Stories from the WildRichard Weatherly 'A Brush with Birds' cel...
A Brush with Birds: Paintings and Stories from the WildRichard Weatherly 'A Brush with Birds' celebrates the exquisite artworks and incredible life of one of the world’s finest bird painters, Richard Weatherly OAM. A skilled falconer and artist, Richard has spent more than fifty years observing birds and their natural habitats around the world, from Antarctica to Zimbabwe to New Guinea, Australia and America. In 'A Brush with Birds', Richard accompanies his stunning paintings and sketches wit...
$65.00
Introduce your baby to books with this bright, crinkly cloth book featuring popular Aussie animal...
Introduce your baby to books with this bright, crinkly cloth book featuring popular Aussie animals. Smooth fabric and crinkle paper inserts encourage tactile play, while the bright illustrations engage early visual awareness.
$14.95
Little Bird's DaySally Morgan, Illustrated by Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr A simple, universal story...
Little Bird's DaySally Morgan, Illustrated by Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr A simple, universal story of a day in the life of Little Bird as she sings the world alive, flies with Cloud, travels with Wind, nestles with Moon and dreams of flying among the stars. Sally Morgan's beautiful words and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr's sensitive artwork combine to make this a beautiful, distinctive publication with global appeal. Johnny infuses his illustrations with his fine-art aesthetic, his traditional mot...
$27.95
The Coast Watchers: The Men Behind Enemy Lines Who Saved the PacificPatrick Lindsay After Pearl H...
The Coast Watchers: The Men Behind Enemy Lines Who Saved the PacificPatrick Lindsay After Pearl Harbor, Japan swept unchecked through the Pacific. But a tiny band of brave men stayed behind the enemy lines. Aided by loyal islanders, they watched and they warned. They were the Coast Watchers. They saved countless lives - including that of future US President John F. Kennedy - and they changed the course of the Pacific War. They knew capture meant certain execution but, while the Japanese hunte...
$22.95
Firewood BanksiaPhilippa Nikulinsky A unique celebration of Banksia menziesii - commonly known as...
Firewood BanksiaPhilippa Nikulinsky A unique celebration of Banksia menziesii - commonly known as firewood banksia - by acclaimed botanical artist Philippa Nikulinsky. This series of exquisitely detailed drawings and paintings records the species and its cycles in all their beauty. A dazzling and wondrous celebration of Banksia menziesii (firewood or Menzies' banksia) by one of Australia's best botanical artists. After many field trips and long observation of the species, Philippa Nikulinsky ...
$35.00