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May Gibbs: Wondrous Adventures – Travels in Gumnut Land
The expressive nature of May Gibbs characters, and their adventures in the Australian bush, captivates the hearts and minds of her growing fans around the world
Literature
The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met
Written c1000 at the imperial court in Japan by the Lady Murasaki Shikibu The Tale of Genji has had a profound effect on the evolution of literature and romance
Artful Words: Calligraphy in Illuminated Manuscripts – Getty
The written word became an art form during the Middle Ages, when an outpouring of intellectual inquiry through Islamic influence on European thought, took place
Mandy Sayer: Misfits and Me – Life, Love, Literature and Art
A delicate mix of misfortune abuse artistic endeavour humour and the magic of Sayer’s pen crafts with literary finesse a significant Australian non-fiction work
Christmas Gift List – Picture Books for Kids by Rose Niland
This year the gifts on my Christmas list, says Rose, are picture books for children. who across the world might be different, but have hearts that are the same
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet, Immigration Museum
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet is a thought provoking literary and art exhibition now showing at the Immigration Museum, Melbourne until 17 March 2018
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty – Suspense Thriller
Best selling author Liane Moriarty’s suspense thriller Nine Perfect Strangers says Rose, delivers a compelling read, ideal for the upcoming Xmas holiday season
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of The Prophet – A Summer of Love
Immigration Museum at Melbourne recently announced their focus this summer is on love with two stunning shows; Love and Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet
In, A Month of Sundays, Liz Byrski: Book Review Rose Niland
A Month of Sundays, a novel by Liz Byrski, is about 4 women in their 60s and 70s, Ros, Adele, Judy and Simone, all members of an Online book club for ten+ years
AA&ADA Antique Fair, Sydney, 2018 – Art, Design and Living
Members of the Australian Antique & Art Dealers Association August 16 – 19 in Sydney will present a wondrous array of art, antiques, design & jewellery for sale
Karakorum: Memorable Medieval Musical Journey Par Excellence
The ABO deserved its standing ovation for Karakorum; a sublime experience of early music from the medieval Christian, Islamic and Eurasian worlds par excellence
David Rankin: Expanding a Conversation of Cultural Influence
David Rankin will visit Melbourne and Sydney this Spring to expand a conversation about the rich vocabulary of forms integral to his lifetime of works in art
Melbourne Rare Book Week 2018 – For the Love of Books
7th Melbourne Rare Book Week 2018 starts Friday June 29 – Sunday July 8, including the 46th Australian Antiquarian Book Fair, University of Melbourne 6 – 8 July
Women of a Certain Age – Jewel Studded Book says Rose Niland
Women of a Certain Age is a treasure chest of courage, fairness, justice, prudence, love, generosity, vulnerability, truth, discernment, intelligence and wisdom
The White Book by Han Kang – Beauty, Poignancy and Resonance
The White Book by Han Kang offers beauty, poignancy and resonance, a knowledge of what is lost and what is gained; how one becomes the other, says Derek Parker
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society – Review
The screenplay for this wondrous film has great depth, wonderful sincerity and is driven by the very appealing diversity of characters the story brings together