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.
Loving Country Loving Country

Loving Country

Loving Country: A Guide to Sacred AustraliaBruce Pascoe and Vicky Shukuroglou 'Loving Country' is...

Loving Country: A Guide to Sacred AustraliaBruce Pascoe and Vicky Shukuroglou 'Loving Country' is a powerful and essential guidebook that offers a new way to travel and discover Australia through an Indigenous narrative. In this beautifully designed and photographed edition, co-authors Bruce Pascoe and Vicky Shukuroglou, in consultation with communities and Elders across Australia, show travellers how to see the country as herself, to know her whole and old story, and to find the way to fall ...

$49.95

Orchids of Margaret River Orchids of Margaret River

Orchids of Margaret River

Orchids of Margaret River and Australia’s southwest capesJane Scott This book showcases the fanta...

Orchids of Margaret River and Australia’s southwest capesJane Scott This book showcases the fantastic array of native orchids that we have in the Margaret River and SW Capes Region, featuring 130 different orchids, including a few hybrids thrown in for good measure! Most have a wider distribution over the International Biodiversity Hotspot that is southwest Western Australia. The clear photographs and descriptions in this handbook will introduce you to, and help you identify these fascinating...

$19.95

Wild about the Natives Wild about the Natives New!

Wild about the Natives

Wild about the NativesBeth Baker This book is a photographic celebration of wildflowers in the Pe...

Wild about the NativesBeth Baker This book is a photographic celebration of wildflowers in the Perth Hills, Kings Park and the Cape Naturaliste region of Western Australia. It makes a perfect present for wildflower enthusiasts, those with an eye for beauty and overseas and interstate visitors.

$30.00

The Magical World of Fungi The Magical World of Fungi

The Magical World of Fungi

Patricia Negus, with notes by Richard Robinson and Jane Scott In this unique publication accompli...

Patricia Negus, with notes by Richard Robinson and Jane Scott In this unique publication accomplished artist, Patricia Negus, illustates the common fungi of Australia’s southwest in stunning watercolours. Take a journey with Patricia into this little known biological kingdom and share in her excitement as she talks about her passion. Marvel at the richness of colour, texture and the sheer beauty of these fascinating and enigmatic organisms. Contains scientifically accurate illustrations of ma...

$24.95

Birds of Australia Birds of Australia

Birds of Australia

Jeremy Boot This book features 28 beautifully reproduced paintings carefully chosen from a select...

Jeremy Boot This book features 28 beautifully reproduced paintings carefully chosen from a selection of recent works representing a broad range of our most familiar and iconic bird varieties. Gold Medal winner in the 2011 Printing Industry Awards

$29.95

All Wrapped Up: Spirit

All Wrapped Up: Spirit

Spirit: A Wrapping Paper BookRachael Sarra All Wrapped Up is a series of gorgeous stationery book...

Spirit: A Wrapping Paper BookRachael Sarra All Wrapped Up is a series of gorgeous stationery books celebrating the work of Australia’s best and brightest artists. 'Spirit' by Rachael Sarra showcases modern Indigenous art, as seen through the eyes of designer and illustrator Rachael Sarra. Love the pattern? Rip it out and wrap something up! Includes 20 gift wrapping sheets and gift stickers.About the Artist:Rachael Sarra is an artist and designer whose work is an extension of her being and exp...

$26.95

The Waugal and the Swan New!

The Waugal and the Swan

The Waugal and the Swan: The story of a riverJill Worsley This is a story of a river. Now called ...

The Waugal and the Swan: The story of a riverJill Worsley This is a story of a river. Now called the Swan, the river was known to the local Nyungar people as the Durbal Yaragan. The Nyungar had used the river and its environs for thousands of years, but in 1650 they witnessed the arrival of the first European ships off the coast, an event that was eventually to bring big changes to their way life. In this book, Western Australian maritime historian, Jill Worsley, explores the traditional use ...

$12.50

Find that Flower Find that Flower

Find that Flower

Find that Flower: Colour Guide to the Wildflowers of the Cape to Cape Track and Australia’s South...

Find that Flower: Colour Guide to the Wildflowers of the Cape to Cape Track and Australia’s Southwest Corner (Fully updated third edition)Jane Scott The colour photographs in this handbook will help you to identify 304 species of plants, including major weeds, most of which grow throughout the southwest of Western Australia. These plants all occur along the Cape to Cape Track and other parts of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. To help you locate these flowers there are hints about locat...

$19.95

Wildflowers and Wetland Plants of Margaret River and its Hinterland Wildflowers and Wetland Plants of Margaret River and its Hinterland

Wildflowers and Wetland Plants of Margaret Rive...

Jane Scott This guide to the flora of the Margaret River and its surrounds features photographs a...

Jane Scott This guide to the flora of the Margaret River and its surrounds features photographs and descriptions of 290 plants you can find in the diverse range of habitats encountered on the river’s journey from its source to the sea. Facts about particular groups of plants and their unique characteristics are included, while the introductory and final sections of the book discuss the river’s environment and its importance to us all. Maps of the river system as a whole, and the Margaret Rive...

$24.95

Reflections: Landscapes of Western Australia Reflections: Landscapes of Western Australia

Reflections: Landscapes of Western Australia

Over 6 years, 6000kms, across 6 regions, 'Reflections: Landscapes of Western Australia' takes you...

Over 6 years, 6000kms, across 6 regions, 'Reflections: Landscapes of Western Australia' takes you on a journey in exploring one of Australia's most beautiful states. "Reflections; provides an incredible insight into Rhyse's unique perspective and how he captures wild and beautiful landscapes. Rhyse has travelled to some of Western Australia’s most remote and magnificent locations in search of the extraordinary images he shares with us in this book." - Steve Fraser, photographer and adventurer

$49.95

Western Australia: As Youve Never Seen It New!

Western Australia: As Youve Never Seen It

"This book is about my adopted home, Western Australia. It's a seriously beautiful place, so I'll...

"This book is about my adopted home, Western Australia. It's a seriously beautiful place, so I'll ask you to forgive me if some of my pictures and verses seem a little irreverent. It's just the way I am." - Jim Ward This book features Jim Ward's quirky artwork and poems about well known places around Western Australia.

$22.00

A Field Guide to Australian Fungi New!

A Field Guide to Australian Fungi

Bruce Fuhrer For the first time, a definitive field guide covering more than 500 fungi species wi...

Bruce Fuhrer For the first time, a definitive field guide covering more than 500 fungi species with 548 superb colour photographs. All fungi photographed in their natural environment - many for the first time with information on fungal biology, ecology, classification, distribution, roles of fungi in nature, and spore prints. Descriptions cover size, range, shape, habitat information as well as spore print colour, spore descriptions and a pictorial guide to groups. The book is a culmination o...

$49.95