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  • Dylan's Pick
    Bold Types
    A tribute to 32 truly independent bookshops throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, from north of Auckland down to Dunedin, and coast to coast. Jane Ussher's photographs show every bookstore in its unique nature - including behind the counter, smoko rooms, the mess which tells the hardworking story behind the joy of matching books with customers. Jemma Moreira's careful editing has crafted...
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    I’ll Believe in Anything
    From Jacob Tierney, the creator of Heated Rivalry, in partnership with Brendan Brady and Accent Aigu, comes I’ll Believe in Anything, an official and complete collection of annotated scripts for the biggest cultural sensation of the year, with all new exclusive behind-the-scenes content.Based on Rachel Reid’s blockbuster Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry premiered on Crave and HBO in late 2025 and immediately took the world by storm. I’ll...
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    Home Again
    Join rock-legend, former Shihad frontman and lead singer of The Adults, Jon Toogood in this unflinching and no-holds-barred memoir Home Again.This is more than a rock story. Toogood looks back on a 37-year career that helped define New Zealand rock music, and the personal cost that came with it. From a music-obsessed childhood in Wellington to the deafening roar of international stages, this...
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  • The Odyssey
    Composed at the rosy-fingered dawn of world literature almost three millennia ago, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty and power; about marriage and family; about travellers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. This fresh, authoritative translation captures the beauty of this ancient poem as well as the drama of its narrative....
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  • Disney Moana: The Official Cookbook
    Embark on a culinary adventure with Moana of Motunui with Pacific recipes inspired by Moana and Moana 2! After a long day of sailing to see how far you’ll go or keeping the demigod Maui out of trouble with Te Fiti, catch a break with the delicious dishes in Moana: The Official Cookbook! Featuring more than 50 recipes spanning the...
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  • The Iliad
    When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017—revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was "fresh, unpretentious and lean" (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)—critics lauded it as "a revelation" (Susan Chira, New York Times) and "a cultural landmark" (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilson has returned with an...
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    A Life in Lyrics
    Freddie Mercury was one of the greatest showmen of the twentieth century. With his unparalleled voice and searing on-stage energy, he was a great pretender, a killer queen and a champion of the world. But behind the glamour lived a musician and lyricist talented beyond measure, and the creative force behind one of the most culturally significant and musically diverse...
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  • Birdlands Birdlands
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    Birdlands
    A rare, intimate journey into the wild islands where Aotearoa's birds live beyond the reach of most human lives. In the most remote outposts of Aotearoa, our islands are populated not with people, but with birds. From the storm-lashed Subantarctic Islands in the deep south to the scattered volcanic islands of Tikapa Moana/Hauraki Gulf in the north, Birdlands offers a...
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  • This Angry Pen of Mine
    This Angry Pen of Mine by Layne Staley invites you to dive into the untold creative world of Layne Staley, the legendary voice behind Alice in Chains. This extraordinary collection showcases his handwritten lyrics, deeply personal poetry, stunning original artwork, rare photos, fan tributes, and so much more. Step into the world of Layne Staley like never before. For the...
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  • The Artist's Way
    The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron is a transformative guidebook that has captivated millions, including luminaries such as Elizabeth Gilbert and Tim Ferriss. With its profound ability to inspire and elevate, this book invites readers to embark on an enriching creative journey, fostering a deeper connection to one's artistic process and sense of purpose. The heart of Cameron's groundbreaking programme...
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  • Beautiful Chaos
    The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller Selected poems from bestselling author and Instagram poet, Jessica Urlichs. 'These words awaken the magic of life by celebrating the ordinary.' - Giovanna Fletcher Motherhood is messy and beautiful, and hard and humbling. We adore our children and sometimes we miss ourselves. Beautiful Chaos is a collection of raw, honest poems about motherhood, capturing everything...
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  • Beautiful Chaos
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    Beautiful Chaos
    Featuring five exclusive new poems, this stunning foil-embossed hardback edition is a collector's item and a gorgeous gift. The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller. Selected poems on motherhood from bestselling author and Instagram poet, Jessica Urlichs. 'Reading Jess's poems makes me feel like she's somehow reached into my own personal reflections and articulated them in a way I never could.' –...
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  • Mah Jong Player's Companion
    Since the arrival on the market of Patricia Thompson and Betty Maloney's two previous books, The Game of Mah Jong Illustrated and Improve Your Mah Jong, a wide range of hands from many parts of the world has been sent to them. In this player's companion, the authors have put together a cross-filled reference guide where over 120 hands, illustrated...
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  • They Bloom Because of You
    Bestselling author and Instagram sensation Jessica Urlichs returns with a new collection of beautifully observed poems about the ever-evolving journey of motherhood - the hard, the magic and the fleeting. ‘A raw and honest read that makes you feel seen and understood in a way that will bring you to tears.’ - Hilary Swank ‘A book to keep close and...
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  • The Odyssey
    The Odyssey by Homer is a monumental epic that has enthralled readers for centuries with its rich tapestry of adventure and human struggle. It chronicles the perilous journey of Odysseus, the cunning King of Ithaca, as he strives to return home after the fall of Troy. During this ten-year odyssey, Odysseus confronts myriad dangers, both natural and supernatural, that test...
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  • Your Story, Mum
    A guided journal for mums that will be a bridge between generations, a great conversation starter, and a cherished collection of family history. Families are rich with stories but often these go undocumented and uncelebrated. This journal empowers mums to capture their life experiences. Mums will take on the role as author to their own story, inspired by a series...
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  • The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book.” —The Washington Post A truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now. Have you ever...
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  • Split Enz
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    Split Enz
    'My favourite band. Ever! And certainly the best dressed.' Sam Neill Split Enz were never designed to fit. Emerging from art school mischief in early-1970s New Zealand, they turned pop into surreal theatre: costume, character and melody colliding in a rock band that refused to behave like one. At the centre of that vision was Noel Crombie—percussionist, performer and the...
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  • Leaves of Grass
    A collectible new Penguin Classics series offers beautiful, slim, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets. In 1855, Walt Whitman published his first collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass. The volume received great praise from leading Transcendentalist poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. This encouragement led to what would become a lifelong project, as Whitman expanded and rewrote the volume until his death...
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  • Starside
    Enter the enchanting and deadly world of Starside, where swords have magic and power isn’t inherited – it’s claimed, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster.Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals – the descendants of the gods, living in a power-rich paradise. Stormside...
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  • The Odyssey
    The The Odyssey by Homer is a timeless epic that chronicles the adventures of the legendary Greek hero, Odysseus, as he endeavours to return home to Ithaca following the conclusion of the Trojan War. This monumental journey spans ten arduous years, during which Odysseus encounters a myriad of natural and supernatural challenges. From shipwrecks and ferocious battles to formidable monsters...
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  • Did I Ever Tell You This?
    In this unexpected memoir, written in a creative burst of just a few months in 2022, Sam Neill tells the story of how he became one of the world’s most celebrated actors, who has worked with everyone from Meryl Streep to Isabel Adjani, from Jeff Goldblum to Sean Connery, from Steven Spielberg to Jane Campion. By his own account, his...
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  • Mr Wilman’s Motoring Adventure
    Twenty years of magic and mayhem on Top Gear and The Grand Tour — from the mysterious man behind the camera... Top Gear turned gloomy Sunday nights into celebratory Friday nights. It made household names of presenters Clarkson, Hammond and May, their unique chemistry and buddy movie antics proving irresistible to a global audience, earning them the Guinness World Record...
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  • The Golden Menhir
    Assurancetourix is entering the legendary Gallic bards' competition to win the golden menhir. But with the Romans keeping a close watch, Asterix and Obelix must protect him at all costs. Their mission? Keep him safe-no matter what... even if it means risking their own ears! First released as a book-disc in 1967, this adventure soon became a rare treasure, long...
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  • Great Writers and the Cats who Owned Them
    Throughout history, cats and writers have bonded together in a magical combination of comfort, companionship and inspiration. The famous authors featured here range from Samuel Johnson, whose cat Hodge dined on oysters, and Edward Lear, whose charismatic cat Foss was missing half his tail, to Margaret Mitchell, L. M. Montgomery and Dorothy L. Sayers, who rescued her kitten Blitz from...
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    Intimate Audrey
    The only official biography of fashion and film icon and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn, with the actress’s personal history, insights from her family about her philosophy of life, and an intimate picture of how she lived outside of the public eye. There are few celebrities of yesterday or today as iconic as Audrey Hepburn. From humble beginnings, growing up in the...
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  • On Jokes (or, why everything you know about comedy is wrong)
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    On Jokes (or, why everything you know about comedy is wrong)
    The Big Bang Natural Selection E = mc2 All pretty decent theories, that beg one question: why has no-one discovered a fully unified theory for what makes jokes funny? Well, comedy director Amanda Baker, comedy writer Abi Grant and stand-up comedian Jimmy Carr have done just that. In this book, in case that's not obvious. From how to identify the...
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  • The Iliad
    The Iliad, authored by Homer, stands as the greatest literary achievement of Greek civilisation and is now available in a stunning new clothbound edition. The Iliad plunges readers into the throes of the legendary Trojan War. Set during the conflict's final year, this epic poem paints a vivid picture of bloodshed, glory, and the immortal struggles of heroes. The tale...
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  • Vagabond
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    Vagabond
    THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A memoir of Tim Curry's life's work – including the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show – and a testament to his profound impact on the entertainment industry as we know it today. 'Riotous fun' Telegraph 'Searingly intimate...highly entertaining' New York Times 'A witty page-turner, full of life. Come...
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  • How to Draw Cute Stuff
    How to Draw Cute Stuff by Angela Nguyen is an enchanting guide that transforms your foray into the world of doodling into an exceptional journey of creating adorable art. This delightful guidebook is suitable for artists of all ages and skill levels, particularly those beginning their adventure in drawing. Packed with charm and creativity, Angela Nguyen's approach ensures that even...
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  • Stranger Things: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book (Reinhart Pop-Up Studio)
    Embark on an explosive 3D journey through the world of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things with the only officially licensed Stranger Things pop-up book. Netflix’s Emmy Award–winning series Stranger Things has captivated the imaginations of millions of viewers all around the world. Now fans can experience the series like never before with stunning, pop-off-the-page re-creations of iconic moments from the...
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  • Vagabond
    The outrageous, riotous memoir from the cult actor and star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, and IT. Actor, rock 'n' roll singer, the prince of Halloween, confusing sex symbol. Many labels have been given to the inimitable Tim Curry over the years. All are true, and yet none are quite right. Here, for the first time, Curry reveals...
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  • Bookcessories: Star Wars: Tiny Book of Grogu Bookcessories: Star Wars: Tiny Book of Grogu
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    Bring the power of the Force with you wherever you go with the Bookcessories: Star Wars: Tiny Book of Grogu, a collectible miniature storybook filled with iconic moments from The Mandalorian—now tucked inside an adorable Grogu-shaped case! Full of heart, mystery, and undeniable cuteness, Grogu has captured the imaginations of Star Wars fans across the galaxy. Now you can carry...
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  • Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of The Little Mermaid Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of The Little Mermaid
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    Add a splash of style to any accessory with the Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of The Little Mermaid, a collectible miniature storybook featuring beloved scenes from the classic film—now nestled inside an adorable Flounder-shaped clip! With its timeless tale of curiosity and courage and unforgettable underwater melodies, The Little Mermaid continues to enchant Disney fans across generations. Now you can...
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  • Bookcessories: Star Wars: Tiny Book of Jedi Bookcessories: Star Wars: Tiny Book of Jedi
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    Bring the power of the Force with you wherever you go with the Bookcessories: Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Jedi, a collectible miniature storybook filled with legendary Jedi wisdom—now tucked inside an R2-D2-shaped case! With its powerful lessons in hope, bravery, and balance, the Jedi Order continues to inspire Star Wars fans across galaxies and generations. Now you can...
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  • Life at Shutter Speed
    Life at Shutter Speed is the debut collection from Larry Chen, the preeminent automotive photographer of today's generation. This 400-page keepsake celebrates 20 years of Chen's work, featuring never-before-seen images and behind-the-scenes stories from his travels all over the world. More than 2,500 stunning photos are included, spanning the worlds of motorsport, rally and hillclimb racing, smoke-filled drifting, and underground...
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  • Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Winnie the Pooh Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Winnie the Pooh
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    Add a touch of timeless charm to your everyday adventures with the Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Winnie the Pooh, a collectible miniature storybook featuring heartwarming scenes from the classic film The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh—now nestled inside an adorable Pooh-shaped clip! With its gentle wisdom, honey-sweet humour, and stories of friendship that have stood the test of...
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  • Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Lilo and Stitch Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Lilo and Stitch
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    Bring Experiment 626’s cheeky charm anywhere with the Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Lilo & Stitch, a collectible miniature book featuring story art from the beloved film—now tucked inside a Stitch-shaped clip! Lilo & Stitch has remained a fan-favourite Disney film among fans for decades due to its loveably mischievous extraterrestrials, endearing duo of sisters, and out-of-this-world art style. Now,...
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  • Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Cinderella Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Cinderella
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    Relive the magic of Disney’s Cinderella anywhere with the enchanting Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Cinderella, a collectible miniature book featuring story art from the beloved film—now tucked inside a charming pumpkin coach–shaped clip! One of Disney’s original animated classics, Cinderella has charmed audiences for generations with its timeless romance, delightful style, and endearing characters. Now, fans can keep this...
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  • Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Moana
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    Set sail with the Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Moana, a collectible miniature book featuring story art from the beloved film—now nestled inside a feisty and adorable Kakamora-shaped clip! From its heartwarming tale of courage and discovery to its unforgettable characters and lush ocean visuals, Disney’s Moana has captured hearts across the globe. Now fans can carry the spirit of...
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  • Poems of Parenting
    A must-have book for all parents, this illustrated collection of tender, funny, radically honest poems about parenthood, based on a series of popular Instagram posts, is the perfect baby shower or Mother’s Day gift. Modern parenthood can feel indescribable. This poignant collection of poetry and art chronicles the ups and downs of a rollercoaster ride that every parent will recognize....
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  • Bookcessories: Star Wars: Tiny Book of Sith Bookcessories: Star Wars: Tiny Book of Sith
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    Show off a touch of your dark side wherever you go with the Bookcessories: Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Sith, a collectible miniature storybook filled with legendary Sith lore—now tucked inside a Darth Vader–shaped case! The dark power of the Sith has captivated Star Wars fans across galaxies and generations. Now you can carry a piece of the dark...
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  • Devotions
    New York Times Bestseller, chosen as Oprah's 'Books That Help Me Through' for Oprah's Book Club Chosen by Poetry Book Society as their special commendation 'No matter where one starts reading, Devotions offers much to love, from Oliver's exuberant dog poems to selections from the Pulitzer Prize-winning American Primitive, and Dream Work, one of her exceptional collections. Perhaps more important,...
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  • John Derian Sticker Book
    An InStyle 2021 gift guide pick John Derian Sticker Book, from revered designer John Derian, offers a curated collection of over 500 stickers that allow adults and children to add a touch of beauty to any surface with these beautiful images of blooming flowers, charming critters, and darling forest animals. John Derian first caught the eye of tastemakers and design...
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  • Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Beauty and the Beast Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Beauty and the Beast
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    Take the tale as old as time on the go with the enchanting Bookcessories: Disney: Tiny Book of Beauty and the Beast! Relive the magic of Disney’s 1991 animated classic with a collectible tiny book featuring story art from the beloved film—now tucked inside a charming Mrs. Potts–shaped clip. One of Disney’s most celebrated animated films, Beauty and the Beast...
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  • And Away...
    The number one bestseller and Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year by national treasure Bob Mortimer. ‘The most life-affirming, joyful read of the year’ - Sunday Times ‘Winningly heartfelt’ – The Guardian ‘A triumph’ – Daily Mail Bob Mortimer’s life was trundling along happily until suddenly in 2015 he was diagnosed with a heart condition that required immediate surgery...
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  • Your Story, Dad
    Your Story, Dad is a guided journal for dads that will serve as a bridge between generations, a great conversation starter, and a cherished collection of family history. Families are rich with stories, but often these go undocumented and uncelebrated. This journal empowers dads to capture their life experiences. Dads will assume the role of author to their own story,...
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  • A Court of Thorns and Roses Coloring Book
    This must-have companion invites readers to experience the vivid imagery of Sarah J. Maas’s #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series. 46 pieces of stunning original artwork bring to life favourite characters, creatures, and moments, including the lush beauty of the Spring Court and the glimmering vibrancy of the Night Court. Join Feyre as she falls in love, wages...
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  • New Release
    Fictional Selves
    From the beloved actor and star of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and Sex and the City comes a candid and deeply personal memoir. In this highly anticipated memoir, the beloved actor and star of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Sex and the City and more shares his utterly original account of his offbeat journey in Hollywood, his battles with fear and...
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  • Moonwalk
    Moonwalk is Michael Jackson's one and only autobiography, offering insight into the King of Pop's life in his own words. This is the only book Michael Jackson ever wrote about his life. It chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. Providing unrivalled insight into the King of Pop's...
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  • The Odyssey
    The great epic of Western literature, translated by the acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles. A Penguin Classic Robert Fagles, winner of the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, presents us with Homer's best-loved and most accessible poem in a stunning modern-verse translation. "Sing to me of the...
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  • Devil on my Shoulder
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    Devil on my Shoulder
    The definitive autobiography from Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock and one of the world's most iconic musicians with a career spanning six decades. In the beginning, Alice Cooper was the name of a rock group. Then my stage name. And then a monster. Now I've written a book that tracks Alice's 'evilution', how he and I became almost...
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  • Wild Pork and Watercress
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    Wild Pork and Watercress is a rattling good yarn that has now been adapted into a major movie: Hunt For the Wilderpeople, directed and written by Taika Waititi, and starring Sam Neill and Julian Dennison. When Social Welfare threatens to put Ricky into care, the overweight Māori boy and his cantankerous Uncle Hec flee into the remote and rugged Ureweras....
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  • Wild Things
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    Wild Things
    From the bestselling 'Queen of Colouring,' an exquisite collection of imagined and real creatures and their habitats to bring to life with colour. Creatures great and small, both real and imagined, live within the pages of this book. From flying fish to enchanted dragons, delicate dragonflies to slumbering sea cows, inky wild things and their habitats are waiting to be...
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  • The Art and Craft of Stephen King The Art and Craft of Stephen King
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    The first complete, in-depth examination of every work published in the immense oeuvre of the "King of Horror," Stephen King, which serves as the ultimate illustrated resource of the development of a literary great. Stephen King is perhaps the most well-known author across horror, thriller, science fiction, and mystery genres, with more than 350 million books sold. Stephen King All...
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  • Just Kids
    Just Kids by Patti Smith is a tender and beautifully written memoir that captures the essence of a time, place, and a unique bond formed between two young artists in the pulsating heart of New York City. The narrative follows Smith’s intimate relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, beginning with their burgeoning romance and evolving into a profound, lifelong friendship. Set...
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  • 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor
    1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is the definitive colour-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolour artists. This user-friendly compendium is colour coded for quick-and-easy reference and includes two removable colour-mixing grids—one for oil or acrylic, and one for watercolour. Follow these four simple steps to mix more than 1,500 colour combinations: Look in the Colour Guidance...
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  • Deliver Me from Nowhere (Movie Tie-In)
    An updated movie tie-in edition of the fascinating story behind the making of Bruce Springsteen's most surprising album, Nebraska, and its pivotal role in the rock legend's career. The inspiration for the major motion picture starring Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong. The fascinating story behind the making of Bruce Springsteen's most surprising album, Nebraska, revealing its pivotal role in...
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  • The Rest is History
    NOW WITH A FUN PUB QUIZ 'An idiosyncratic ride through history' Independent 'Holland and Sandbrook have pretty much reinvented popular history for the modern age' The Times The nation’s favourite historians, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, take on the most curious moments in history, answering the questions we didn’t even think to ask... - What was the most disastrous party...
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  • Moab Is My Washpot
    The original bestselling autobiography by the comedian, novelist, and national treasure, Stephen Fry. Few people serve time in prison before studying at Cambridge. You might be surprised to know that Stephen Fry is one of them. Moab Is My Washpot, the remarkable story of Stephen Fry's tumultuous early life, is by turns funny, shocking, tender, delicious, sad, lyrical, bruisingly frank,...
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  • Back to the Future Script Book
    Rediscover the thrills of Back to the Future in a whole new way with this officially licensed, deluxe edition of the screenplay, complete with in-depth annotations and film stills. Back to the Future took viewers on an incredible adventure. Now, on the film’s 40th anniversary, fans can experience their favourite film in an all-new way with this deluxe, annotated edition...
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  • The Aeneid
    From the award-winning translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of Virgil's great epic. Fleeing the ashes of Troy, Aeneas, Achilles' mighty foe in The Iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfil his destiny as the founder of Rome. His voyage will take him through stormy seas, entangle him in a tragic love affair, and...
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  • A Thousand Feasts
    THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy. 'Nigel Slater’s prose is the rarest delicacy of all: exquisite yet effortless, filled with heart, tenderness, yearning and humour' ELIZABETH DAY For years, Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings, penned...
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  • The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Bookmark Set (Set of 3)
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    Bring some of The Lord of the Rings™ adventure to your reading with this set of three metal bookmarks featuring the leaf of Lórien, the One Ring, and Arwen’s Evenstar. Never lose your spot during your next epic read with this collectible set of three metal bookmarks. Quality Construction: These stunning bookmarks are made with high-quality metal and feature beautiful,...
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  • The Quiet Home
    'House hushing' is a new interiors trend that's making (the right kind of) noise in these troubling times. Guardian A beautiful, authoritative guide to the concept of house hushing, The Quiet Home incorporates design principles and strategies for dialling down the visual noise in your home, and creating serene interiors that promote calm and wellbeing. It takes a pared-down, thoughtful...
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  • The Migrants
    A brilliant memoir of adolescence in New Zealand and of the migration of European manuscripts to the far side of the world. Christopher de Hamel is one of the world's best-known scholars and writers on illuminated manuscripts. He was mostly brought up in the south of New Zealand, where his family moved when he was four. This book magically evokes...
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  • Cozy Kitties
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    Colour in these cute cats and kittens as they play, snuggle, and cause mischief. In this incredibly adorable cosy colouring book, you'll find all sorts of cats - lounging cats, playful cats, troublemakers, and sweethearts. Whether they're snuggling up for a good nap on a keyboard or knocking the saltshaker off the kitchen counter, Cozy Kitties is a comprehensive collection...
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  • Roadscapes
    For four decades, photographer Derek Smith has explored the way New Zealanders travel, work, and express themselves through the vehicles they drive. Roadscapes is his compelling photographic journey through the heartland of New Zealand, capturing our unique car cultures and the social landscapes they inhabit across Aotearoa.
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  • Cozy Capybara
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    Global bestselling colouring book artists Coco Wyo launch the next instalment in their publishing juggernaut, the perfect way to relax and unwind! Escape to another wonderful world brought to you by Coco Wyo - 45 hand-drawn illustrations in an irresistible colouring book. Each design has bold and clean lines to help you create beautiful, effortless colouring pages. Cozy Capybara offers:...
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  • Tsundoku
    An ode to the quiet joy of collecting more books than we could ever possibly read - and loving them all the same... Drawing on the evocative Japanese term tsundoku - first coined in the Meiji era to describe the growing stacks of unread books that accumulate around devoted readers - this insightful and warmly humorous book reframes what some...
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  • Art Cure
    The world's leading expert reveals how making and consuming art improves our health, makes us happier, and can even help us live longer. Discover how art can improve our health, make us happier and even help us live longer with the inspiring new book from the award-winning scientist and world-leading expert. Every day we are overwhelmed by advice on how...
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  • Slouching Towards Bethlehem
    Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion is a seminal collection of essays that offers an incisive look into the 1960s America. Published in 1968, this work captures the tumultuous spirit of the era, delving into the cultural and political upheavals that defined the decade. With an unparalleled reportorial voice, Didion chronicles her experiences and observations, shedding light on the rapid...
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  • The Iliad
    "The Illiad" is the culmination of a long-standing oral tradition. The oral technique enabled a master bard like Homer to develop what may historically have been an event of minor importance into a fully fledged epic. So, out of a single episode in the legendary Trojan War - Achilles' withdrawal from the fighting and his return to kill the Trojan...
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  • The Make-Believe
    From the actor in Skins and Games of Thrones, a deeply intimate, shockingly honest memoir about acting, fame, mental illness and the struggle to leave a cult-like organisation whose belief in magic shattered Hannah's reality. In 2017, Hannah Murray was a successful actor whose career had taken her to Hollywood and given her the opportunity to act with A-list stars...
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  • The Art of KPop Demon Hunters
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    Experience KPop Demon Hunters like never before with this official look behind the scenes, including over 500 pieces of concept art, in-progress stills, and final designs, plus creator commentary. Developed by Nucleus Studios in collaboration with the creatives behind the global phenomenon, The Art of KPop Demon Hunters is the ultimate celebration of the record-breaking, award-winning, demon-smashing film. This authorised...
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  • Cozy Bookshops: Colouring Book
    Cozy Bookshops—your ultimate escape into a world of bookish bliss and mindful relaxation in 46 adorable scenes, from the coziest book nooks. Wander labyrinthine bookshelves, sink into soft armchairs by roaring fireplaces, and lose yourself in snug, atmospheric corners. Escape, relax, and unwind with this colouring book for all skill levels and bring your own personality. The possibilities are endless!...
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  • This Way Up
    The debut book from the YouTube sensation and all-round cartographical nerds, The Map Men! In their long-awaited debut, YouTube’s Map Men bring their highly infectious enthusiasm for everything map-related to the printed page for the very first time, in a brilliantly entertaining and eye-catching tome. Packed with humour and fascinating facts, This Way Up takes a deep dive into the...
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  • Walden
    Walden by Henry David Thoreau is a profound reflection on simple living in natural surroundings. Written in the mid-19th century, the book chronicles Thoreau's experiment in self-sufficiency and his quest to live "deliberately," amidst the serene backdrop of Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts. Over the course of two years, two months, and two days, Thoreau immerses himself in nature, constructing...
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  • A Man & His Watch
    “I’ve paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn’t come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories.”—T: The New York Times Style Magazine Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until...
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  • Wonderful Wildflowers
    An intricately inked nature escape. A decade on from Secret Garden, the global colouring phenomenon is back with Johanna Basford's latest colouring book, Wonderful Wildflowers—reminiscent of the magic of her first hit. Let's go on a floral quest! Colour your way through these inky pages bursting to life with wildflowers both real and imagined. Alongside familiar lush bluebells, tangles of...
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Arts & Culture

Welcome to our Arts & Culture section, where creativity and expression take center stage. Here, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of books that celebrate the richness of the human experience through art, music, literature, and history. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast, a budding musician, or simply curious about cultural movements and their impact, this is the place for you.

Our Arts & Culture collection covers a diverse range of topics—biographies of renowned artists, explorations of different artistic movements, deep dives into cultural history, and guides to understanding and appreciating various forms of creative expression. These books offer insights into how art and culture shape our world and influence the way we think, feel, and see ourselves.

Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, find inspiration, or just enjoy a beautifully written book, browse through our collection and discover the stories behind the art and the people who create it. Enjoy your journey into the world of Arts & Culture!