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MARCH
2015
N E W
new
B O O K S
zealand
FOXGLOVE SPIRES
Stories from the cottage under the big pines
Susan Southam
Memories and stories of life in a much-loved country house and garden
Susan Southam allows readers to look through the window of ‘Foxgloves
Spires’—her former home of 30 years in rural Australia—and into the lushly
romantic and soul-filled interior within. Foxglove Spires tells the nostalgic
love story between Southam and her restored century-old timber cottage
in a collection of essay-like chapters, themed around seasons and colours,
and supported by an abundance of stunning photographs.
With heartfelt and honest writing, Foxglove Spires captures the spirit
of this home with its astonishingly beautiful garden, as well as the details
of Southam’s colour schemes, decoration and furnishings. It provides
inspiration and information for readers to apply, but above all, it opens our
eyes to the humble details of our immediate environment that enrich our
everyday lives.
Susan Southam is the author of the bestselling Velvet Pears. She is currently
building a new home and garden on the south coast of NSW.
MURDOCH BOOKS 9781743363065 $85.00 hb
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LIFESTYLE
ANATOLIA
Adventures in Turkish cooking
Somer Sivrioglu and David Dale
Re-imagining the traditions of Turkish cuisine in images, recipes
and stories
Anatolia is a richly illustrated, entertaining and informative exploration of
the regional cooking culture of Turkey, lightened and adapted for modern
life. Turkish-born chef Somer Sivrioglu and co-author David Dale re-imagine
the traditions of Turkish cooking, presenting recipes ranging from the grand
banquets of the Ottoman Empire to the spicy snacks of Istanbul’s street
stalls. In doing so, they explain their take on the classics and reveal the
surrounding rituals, myths, jokes and folk wisdom of both the old and
new Turkey.
Featuring more than 150 mouth-watering recipes, Anatolia complements
enticing images of the dishes with specially commissioned photographs
shot on location in Turkey. It also adds a fascinating layer of interest and
flavour with feature spreads on local Turkish chefs and producers and
their specialities.
Somer Sivrioglu runs Efendy restaurant in Sydney, where he draws on
a multitude of cultural influences to recreate the food traditions of his
homeland. David Dale is an Australian journalist, commentator and food writer.
MURDOCH BOOKS 9781743360491 $99.99 hb
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SANDCASTLES
Interiors inspired by the coast
Tim Neve
Capture the style and feel of the coast
This beautifully illustrated and designed book explores the many facets
of coastal interior style through a variety of different interpretations from
‘Beachcomber’ (inspiration and decoration directly from nature) to
‘Endless Summer’ (capturing the zing and sizzle of childhood beach
holidays) through to ‘Bohemian’ (rich textures and patterns; time-worn
combined with luxe).
Sandcastles will not only inspire you to create the perfect coast-inspired
look for your own home but will also provide you with detailed practical
advice on how to capture this versatile aesthetic with mood boards, colour
palettes, stylists’ tips and insider secrets interwoven throughout.
Tim Neve is editor of the successful national publication Australian Coastal
Home magazine.
MURDOCH BOOKS 9781743361078 $59.99 hb
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LIFESTYLE
PARIS STYLE GUIDE
Elodie Rambaud
A stylist’s guide to Paris’s best-kept secrets
Paris Style Guide looks inside the address book of renowned Paris-based
freelance stylist Elodie Rambaud and invites you to share it with her. With
over 230 elite addresses, it opens doors to Parisian workshops, boutiques
and special stores—many off the beaten track, that only a professional stylist
would know.
Beautifully presented and highly illustrated with photographs, this musthave guide encompasses ‘Contemporary Inspiration’, ‘Textiles’, ‘Nature and
Botanicals’, ‘Art and Colour’, ‘Toolbox’, ‘Vintage’, ‘World Decor’, ‘Table’,
‘Accessories’ and even includes a chapter dedicated to children’s style.
Also included are hand-picked recommendations for hip cafés and wine
bars, amazing pâtisseries and restaurants as well as some of the coolest
hotels Paris has to offer. With maps of selected areas and an extra section
dedicated to Saint Ouen Flea Market, the Paris Style Guide will make you
look and feel like a local.
Elodie Rambaud is a stylist and decorator working with many professional
designers in Paris.
MURDOCH BOOKS 9781743364642 $49.99 hb
TRAVEL
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1001 PAINTINGS YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE
Edited by Stephen Farthing
The essential visual reference to the most sensational paintings around the world
With more than 300,000 copies sold worldwide in fifteen languages, this newly revised and updated edition brings you
right up-to-date with an incisive look at the world’s best paintings. From ancient Egyptian wall paintings to contemporary
Western canvases, 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die is truly comprehensive in its scope and beautiful to
leaf through. Within its pages you will see displayed the most memorable, haunting, powerful, important, controversial
and visually arresting paintings that have ever been created. Entertaining and informative text written by an international
team of artists, curators, art critics and art collectors illuminates both the paintings and the people who painted them.
An insightful review accompanies a beautiful reproduction of every painting creating an enviable art collection to dip
into whenever you please.
Stephen Farthing is a painter, academic and member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
PIER 9 9781743364536 $49.99 pb
THE ARTS
HISTORY’S WORST CRIMES
And the people who solved them
Bill Price
An informative look at fifty of the world’s most notorious robberies, murders, frauds, forgeries, kidnappings
and hijackings
From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Watergate burglary, the most infamous crimes continue
to hold public attention long after they were committed. History’s Worst Crimes takes you on a journey through fifty of
them, taking in acts of treason, meticulously planned heists and the most shocking examples of corporate fraud. Step
inside the fateful last moments of Gandhi, Lincoln and King before their assassins struck. Walk the mist-shrouded
streets of Victorian London in pursuit of a notorious serial killer. Follow a group of British men as they plan possibly the
most audacious robbery in history. And take a look inside Enron: the largest corporate crime of the twentieth century.
All of their stories are recounted here, with fascinating historical context surrounding those involved, from the people
who committed the crimes to the individuals charged with bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Bill Price is the British author of Landmarks of the World, Great Modern Buildings, Celtic Myths and History’s
Greatest Decisions.
PIER 9 9781743363768 $36.99 pb
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HISTORY
Murdoch Books is delighted to announce a new partnership with The Quarto Group,
representing the entire Quarto list together, in one place, for the very first time.
Quarto Publishing Group UK was founded in 1976.
It creates and publishes general non-fiction and illustrated books
in the UK market. Book categories include History, Entertainment,
Home Decorating, Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Gardening, Health and
Beauty, Sport, Outdoor Activities and Children’s books.
Quarto Publishing Group USA, formed in 2004, creates
and publishes illustrated books in North America and sells
co-editions of them internationally. Subject categories include
Home Improvement, Gardening, Practical Arts and Crafts, Licenced
Children’s books, Transport, Graphic Arts, Food and Drink,
Sports, Military History, Americana, Health and Body, Lifestyle,
Pets and Music.
PAULA PRYKE WEDDING FLOWERS
Exceptional floral design for exceptional occasions
Paula Pryke
An essential book for planning every floral aspect of your wedding day
This sumptuous book showcases the work of one of today’s most highly regarded floral designers with a focus on
wedding decoration. Paula Pryke leads you through every decision, from the choice of a theme to the selection of
individual flower varieties, offering a wealth of ideas along the way. With fabulous suggestions for every aspect of
a wedding, from the flower girls’ headdresses to the garlands on the top table, from the cake decoration to a grand
pedestal arrangement, this book will be invaluable to every bride. And for those who want to create their own flowers,
step-by-step projects for bouquets and arrangements will give them all the guidance they need.
Paula Pryke is a world-renowned florist based in London who has authored fifteen flower books, which have been
translated into as many languages.
JACQUI SMALL 9781909342545 $75.00 hb
LIFESTYLE
GUT GASTRONOMY
Revolutionise your eating to create great health
Vicki Edgson and Adam Palmer
Introducing a whole new way of eating and lifestyle choices that are best for your body
Today’s medicine often treats only the symptoms of specific health problems, rather than their cause. The eating
programme in Gut Gastronomy was developed at Grayshott Spa to address these problems, simply by improving
the gut function in its entirety. Cleansing and healing the digestive system so that it works more efficiently, improving
elimination, reducing fluid retention and alleviating bloating and inflammation, are the first steps towards better health.
This groundbreaking book shows you how to put this life-changing strategy into practice in a simple, sustainable way
and offers guidance on how to continue to follow the key principles in order to maintain optimal digestive health and
therefore promote good health generally. By following the delicious recipes it sets out, you can adapt the program
to your own lifestyle and follow the approach effortlessly at home.
Vicki Edgson is a nutritional therapist who has written six books, including the bestsellers Honestly Healthy and Honestly
Healthy for Life. Adam Palmer is Executive Chef at Grayshott Spa and has written several books.
JACQUI SMALL 9781909342835 $59.99 hb
FOOD & DRINK
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THE DEBS OF BLETCHLEY PARK AND OTHER STORIES
Michael Smith
The unknown women whose secret efforts helped win the war
Britain’s wartime codebreakers were an essential cog in a large machine. Without them, invaluable intelligence would
never have reached the commanders who used it to win the war. At the peak of Bletchley Park’s success, a total
of twelve thousand people worked there, of whom nine thousand were women. Their roles ranged from some of
the leading codebreakers, cracking German messages that others could not break, through to the debutantes who
chauffeured the codebreakers to and from work or, like Baroness Trumpington, were employed as filing clerks, to
the mass of girls from ordinary working families who operated machines or listed endless streams of figures, largely
unaware of the major impact their work was having on the war. The Debs of Bletchley Park and Other Stories tells the
part these incredible women played in the vital work of ‘Station X’.
Michael Smith is the author of a number of bestselling books on spies, Special Forces and codebreaking.
AURUM PRESS 9781781313879 $49.99 hb
HISTORY
LINDT GOLD BUNNY
Lindt’s trademark bunny is loved by children and grown-ups alike, and its golden wrapping has made it the most
recognisable chocolate bunny around the world. In this fun little book, Lindt’s Mastres Chocolatiers have come together
to collect some of their best recipes; the result is 26 fun chocolate treats for you, your family and your friends. Everyone
will have fun recreating these chocolate wonders in the kitchen. From madeleines to tiramisu, from mousses to muffins,
every recipe is easy to follow and accompanied by beautiful colour photographs, and the presentation of the book;
shaped just like the famous bunny, complete with a bell; makes it all the more tempting. Lindt Gold Bunny is an ideal
gift book that no chocolate-lover will be able to resist
JACQUI SMALL 9781909342972 $21.99 hb
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FOOD & DRINK
KELLY HOPPEN STYLE
Kelly Hoppen
Simple, sophisticated yet invitingly luxurious interiors are the hallmark of Kelly Hoppen’s unique, award-winning style. This beautiful
decorating handbook imparts her golden rules gathered from twenty-five years of innovative designs to give you the confidence to bring
the same serene elegance into your home. Using examples of bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms drawn from her fabulous
portfolio of projects, Kelly Hoppen Style takes us through each room in the home and shares the secrets of her design approach.
Kelly Hoppen MBE is one of the world’s most influential interior designers whose previous bestselling books include Kelly Hoppen
Home and Kelly Hoppen Ideas.
JACQUI SMALL 9781910254080 $65.00 hb
LIFESTYLE
PRETTY THING
Jennifer Nadel
Summer, 1976. fifteen-year-old Becs falls in love with an older man, while her best friend is traumatised by a horrible encounter with a
man who’s preying on local girls. Love and danger, secrets and lies: this is a dark, tense, hard-hitting novel about two girls forced
to grow up fast.
Jennifer Nadel is a reporter, barrister and the author of Sara Thornton. She lives in London.
CONSTABLE & ROBINSON 9781472113986 $24.99 pb
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
THE TONGUES OF MEN OR ANGELS
Jonathan Trigell
After the crucifixion, Jesus’s followers, led by his brother, James the Just, remained devout Jews opposed to the Roman occupiers.
But a rival faction emerged, led by the charismatic itinerant Paul of Tarsus. Some called him Saint, some called him a liar, but Paul
began telling the stories that would transform a small sect of Judaism into a world religion. The Tongues of Men or Angels is a
dazzling act of imagination and learning, and a literary resurrection.
Jonathan Trigell is the multi-award winning author of Boy A, Cham and Genus. He lives in France.
CONSTABLE & ROBINSON 9781472102232 $36.99 pb
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ONE THOUSAND THINGS
Anna Kovecses
A visual encyclopaedia for pre-schoolers learning to see and say their first words
Find out what one thousand really looks like in this visual encyclopaedia of first words to see and say. Search and find
Little Mouse and discover new words with every turn of the page. Stylishly laid out, One Thousand Things is arranged
by theme and features fully illustrated collections of ‘things’ each clearly labelled and easy to recognise. Covering
everything from space, to the human body, to the world around us, it brings contemporary appeal to a classic subject.
Anna Kovecses is a dynamic illustrator. She lives in Cyprus.
WIDE EYED EDITIONS 9781847806079 $29.99 hb
CHILDREN
ATLAS OF ADVENTURE
Lucy Letherland
A collection of natural wonders, exciting experiences and fun festivities from the four corners of the globe
Set your spirit of adventure free with this lavishly illustrated trip around the world. Whether you’re visiting the penguins
of Antarctica, joining the Carnival in Brazil or a canoe safari down the Zambezi River, this book brings together more
than 100 activities and challenges to inspire armchair adventurers of any age. Find hundreds of things to spot and learn
new facts about every destination. With epic adventures from the four corners of the globe and discoveries to be made
on your own doorstep, this book will inspire you to set off on your own journey of discovery.
Lucy Letherland is an illustrator. She lives in London.
WIDE EYED EDITIONS 9781847805850 $39.99 hb
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CHILDREN
TAKE A SHAPE: CIRCLE
TAKE A SHAPE: LINE
TAKE A SHAPE: SQUARE
TAKE A SHAPE: TRIANGLE
Britta Teckentrup
Explore shapes in this creative and timeless series with simple
words and bold, graphic images. Sound words, solid blocks of
colour, rhythmic text and die-cut covers will appeal to all ages.
WORDS & PICTURES 9781910277058 9781910277065 9781910277072 9781910277089
$18.99 hb
CHILDREN
COLOURS
COUNTING
Make learning fun with this stylish and tactile
book of colours. Can you find the odd one
out? Lift the flaps to see if you were right and
discover a host of surprises along the way.
Journey from numbers one to ten, and see
and say objects along the way. Bold, eyecatching artwork and sturdy card lift-flaps
throughout make this a favourite with children
and adults alike.
Aino-Maija Metsola
WIDE EYED EDITIONS 9781847806093 $18.99 bdbk
Aino-Maija Metsola
CHILDREN
WIDE EYED EDITIONS 9781847806109 $18.99 bdbk
CHILDREN
NATURE’S DAY
Kay Maguire, illustrated by Danielle Kroll
Discover the world of wildlife with this first book
of nature. Informative, fun text and decorative
illustrations make this the perfect book to
celebrate each season with.
WIDE EYED EDITIONS 9781847806086 $36.99 hb
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Cover image: Anatolia by Somer Sivrioglu and David
Dale, pg iii
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