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Visit us today! collinsbooks.com.au GIFT BOOKS HEART LINES Gemma Troy RRP $19.99 WONDERLAND Heart Lines presents Australian Instagram sensation Gemma Troy’s poetry. Gemma has always collected keepsakes from the outdoors and in this volume she reflects on themes of love and pain, femininity and joy, and matches each delicate poem on the page with one of these treasures. Emma McRae, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Mia Wasikowska RRP $65.00 DUE 1ST MAY Wonderland follows Alice’s journey from page to screen, from 1903’s silent Alice in Wonderland, to Tim Burton’s recent blockbusters. It celebrates the endurance of Carroll’s stories, and the remarkable Our Price technological innovations that have $ enabled filmmakers to reimagine Alice. 00 60 TRAVEL ONE LIFE ONE CHANCE Luke Richmond RRP $32.99 DESPERATELY SEEKING B**KSY Xavier Tapies RRP $24.99 When he leaves the army Luke finds himself adrift in London, caught up in a world of drug and alcohol addiction. Eventually he makes the snap decision to turn his life around. More than a story of endurance and adventure, One Life One Chance will ultimately remind you that we only have one shot, don’t waste it. Banksy’s subversive genius and astute political commentary are on full display in Desperately Seeking B**ksy. With illuminating commentary from street art expert Xavier Tapies, and detailed maps to track down Banksy’s works, this is the definitive guide to the work of the world’s most famous and elusive graffiti artist. MARCIA LANGTON: WELCOME TO COUNTRY THE BEATLES ON THE ROOF Marcia Langton RRP $39.99 Tony Barrell RRP $39.95 When the world’s greatest pop band played their final public concert, there were no tickets or posters printed. The rooftop concert was one of the Beatles’ most spontaneous acts. Beatles on the Roof uncovers new truths and debunks old myths about the event. Nobody knew it but this was the last time they would play live to the public. DUE 1ST MAY AMAZING ARCHITECTURE: A SPOTTERS GUIDE CHYKA HOME Lonely Planet RRP $14.99 Chyka Keebaugh RRP $39.99 This book is perfect for anyone interested in learning about many of the world’s greatest architectural sites. Each entry includes a brief introduction to who designed it and when it was built. Chyka Home is Chyka Keebaugh’s inspirational manual for homemaking, entertaining, styling and crafting. Accompanied by beautiful photography throughout, this is the perfect guide to make a stylish, beautiful and happy home, no matter what the time of year. ESCAPE BY BIKE Joshua Cunningham RRP $39.99 SEAFURRERS Philippa Sandall RRP $24.99 Cycling writer and photographer Joshua Cunningham cycled from London to Hong Kong. During his journey he captured thousands of images and acquired a wealth of invaluable experience, from arranging travel and selecting the best bike, to what to pack for each climate and terrain, and how to navigate your route. In Seafurrers, Bart the seafaring feline provides us with a cat’s-eye view of maritime history - starting in the Nile Valley and ultimately hopping aboard the ships that set sail for the New World. Drawing on letters, journals, newspaper reports and photographs Bart provides tales of ‘seafurrers’ and their swashbuckling owners. GLOBAL COFFEE TOUR Lonely Planet RRP $29.99 PERFECT IMPERFECTION Alex Cearns RRP $24.99 In this interesting look at difference, Alex captures the sweetness, resilience and strength of these perfectly imperfect dogs. They adapt to their unique bodies without complaint, they survive with determination and they live with joy. This book is essential for anyone travelling around Australia who wants to learn more about the culture that has thrived here for over 50,000 years. It also offers the chance to enjoy tourism opportunities that will show you a different side of this fascinating country. DUE 1ST MAY Inside this definitive guide to coffee tasting around