Bookshop
The National Library’s bookshop stocks a superb range of Australian fiction, non-fiction and children’s literature titles, including books published by the Library. The shop also sells exeptional gifts and merchandise, including journals, cards and wrapping paper which feature some of the Library’s best-loved collection items. View the podcasts below for a virtual browse of the Library’s bookshop and to discover new books published by the Library.
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A Canberra Series Lecture
A Constant Endeavour - Researching the Life and Art of Governor Hunter
Presented by the Friends of the National Library
Contributor: National Library Publications
Date published: Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Duration: 49:09
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In preparation for the Library's publication of a new edition of the Hunter sketchbook, Linda Groom has been researching the life and art of John Hunter, captain of the First Fleet and second governor of Australia. The research included two months in Britain. In this talk she describes the challenges of the research and writing - from the soporific effect of ships musters to the controversies of performance assessment of colonial governors.
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Book Launch
Funny English book launch with Troy Simpson
Contributor: National Library Publications
Date published: Tue, 21 Dec 2010
Duration: 13:30
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Join author Troy Simpson for the launch of this new Library publication exploring the funny things we say. Andrew Barr MLA launches Funny English.
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Lecture Launch
'Upside Down World' by Penny Olsen
Contributor: National Library Publications
Date published: Mon, 6 Dec 2010
Duration: 8:37
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Penny Olsen discusses her new book, 'Upside Down World', published by the Library. Exploring early European impressions of Australia's curious mammals, 'Upside Down World' is lavishly illustrated with images from the Library's collection, some of which have never been reproduced before.
Publication spotlight
Frank Hurley’s Antarctica
Contributor: National Library Publications
Date published: Monday, 2 Aug 2010
Duration: 6:17
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Frank Hurley is best known for his stunning Antarctic photographs. For Hurley, image-making and exploration went hand in hand and he sought out exalted experiences, through physical struggle, through relationships with the natural world and through story telling.
Author interview
Lost! A True Tale From the Bush
Contributor: National Library Publications
Date published: Tue, 29 Jun 2010
Duration: 7:05
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How long do you think you would survive in the Australian bush in winter with no food and very little water? Almost 150 years ago, three young children found themselves in just such a predicament. Susan Hall speaks with Stephanie Owen Reeder about their story of survival.
Publication spotlight
Old MacDonald Had Some Land
Contributor: National Library Publications
Date published: Thursday, 4 Feb 2010
Duration: 4:20
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Learn about Australian animals and birds with this lift-the-flap book from the National Library of Australia. Meet the koala, echidna, kangaroo and many other favourite animals through this Australian interpretation of the traditional nursery rhyme.
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Publication spotlight
Australia's Wild places
Contributor: National Library Publications
Date published: Tuesday, 4 Jan 2010
Duration: 3:28
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Australian wilderness photography is like no other – the works of such masters as Caire, Nettleton, Dombrovskis and Woldendorp are acclaimed throughout the world. Many of the images from Australia's wild places are held in the National Library of Australia Pictures Collection.
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Publication spotlight
Ellis Rowan's fariy World
Contributor: National Library Publications
Date published: Tuesday, 4 Jan 2010
Duration: 5:05
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Ellis Rowan's wonderful paintings have a special secret to share. Can you spot the fairies and elves hiding among the flowers?
As well as enjoying the beautiful pictures and charming rhymes in Ellis Rowan's Fairy World, you can also read some fascinating facts about these flowering plants.
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Author presentation
Women of Flowers
Contributor: National Library Publications
Date published: Sunday, 11 Oct 2009
Duration: 15:35
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Leonie Norton discusses her recent book, Women of Flowers, published by the National Library, which pays tribute to Australia's female colonial artists.
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Author discussion
The Riddle of Father Hackett
Contributor: ABC Radio National
Date published: Friday, 11 Sep 2009
Duration: 20:30
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Phillip Adams, from ABC Radio National's Late Night Live, talks with Brenda Niall, a Melbourne-based writer and biographer, about her book The Riddle of Father Hackett.
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Book review
Cook's Endeavour Journal: The Inside Story
Contributor: National Library Publications
Date published: Tuesday, 30 Jun 2009
Duration: 04:15
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See page spreads and listen to Susan Hall describing the production process behind the book Cook's Endeavour Journal: The Inside Story. The book brings to life the record of one of the world’s most famous expeditions, the circumnavigation of the globe by Lieutenant James Cook aboard HMB Endeavour.
Publication spotlight
Australian Backyard Explorer
Watch a discussion and two book based activities conducted by Peter Macinnis, author of the new children's book Australian Backyard Explorer. This book is filled with paintings, photos, drawings, journal extracts, interesting fact boxes and practical projects to do in your backyard.
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Book reading
The Terrible Plop
Contributor: National Library Publications
Date published: Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Duration: 09:50
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Watch a reading by award-winning author Ursula Dubosarsky of her book The Terrible Plop, based on a Tibetan myth.
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Book review
First Fleet Artist:
George Raper's Birds and Plants of Australia
Contributor: National Library Publications
Date published: Wednesday, 29 Apr 2009
Duration: 01:40
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George Raper was a midshipman on the Sirius of the First Fleet. His talent and opportunity combined to produce what is now one of the Library's most treasured collections, the Ducie Collection of First Fleet Art. View the book in our online shop
