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.
Shout Out to the Girls: A Celebration of Awesome Australian WomenVarious authors Let's hear it fo...
Shout Out to the Girls: A Celebration of Awesome Australian WomenVarious authors Let's hear it for the Australian women who have shaped our history and are expanding our future! Shout-outs to 50 awesome Australian women with easy-to-read biographies of their incredible achievements. From Cathy Freeman to Turia Pitt, Edith Cowan to Julia Gillard, Mum Shirl to Vali Myers, plus rally car drivers, molecular biologists and more, this book is a celebration of women in all fields, from all walks of ...
$32.95
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: 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 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
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
$45.95
Australian Dreamscapes: The art of planting in gardens inspired by natureClaire Takacs In 'Austra...
Australian Dreamscapes: The art of planting in gardens inspired by natureClaire Takacs In 'Australian Dreamscapes', Claire Takacs showcases the varied gardens found in the Australian landscape, from lush green oases to semi-arid settings. Claire profiles Australian gardens, gardeners and garden designers who are drawing on the international movement towards a more naturalistic approach to planting design. Similar to the New Perennial movement and Prairie-style, these gardens take into conside...
$80.00
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
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
Western Australia Planning Map
Lonely Planet Western Australia Planning MapLonely Planet Durable and waterproof, with a handy sl...
Lonely Planet Western Australia Planning MapLonely Planet Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's 'Western Australia Planning Map' helps you explore with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, planning information, themed lists and practical travel tips. With this easy-to-use, full-colour map in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of West...
$12.95
Perth: Then and Now (Mini Edition)
Richard Offen Archival photographs of Perth have been carefully matched with specially commission...
Richard Offen Archival photographs of Perth have been carefully matched with specially commissioned colour photos to reveal the past and present of this fascinating city. 'Perth Then and Now' accurately matches historic photographs of the city with specially commissioned contemporary views that show how each site looks today. With an Aboriginal history going back over 40,000 years, Perth ranks amongst the oldest places on earth with near continuous human habitation. The modern city came into ...
$19.95
Iconic: Modern Australian Houses
Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950-2000Karen McCartney Karen McCartney's bestselling books on ...
Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950-2000Karen McCartney Karen McCartney's bestselling books on modern Australian architecture now in a collectable single best-of edition with completely updated design. 'Karen McCartney's Iconic Australian Houses books are re-imagined so cleverly in this freshly redesigned, encyclopaedic book, which brings together in one volume the best of 50 years of Australian residential architecture.' - Lucy Feagins, The Design Files 'Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 19...
$59.95
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.
$16.50