{"title":"Stavroula Adameitis","description":"\u003cp\u003eStavroula Adameitis offers a captivating exploration of the natural world, blending scientific insight with vivid storytelling. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eAustralianarama\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to discover the diverse flora and fauna of Australia through engaging narratives that celebrate nature’s complexity and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of science and nature, Adameitis’s books provide thoughtful reflections on environmental themes while remaining accessible to a broad audience. Her writing encourages a deeper appreciation of the ecosystems that surround us and the importance of preserving them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"australianarama-by-stavroula-adameitis-9781763847569","title":"Australianarama","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the inimitable eye and mind of Stavroula Adameitis, aka Frida Las Vegas, \u003ci\u003eAustralianarama\u003c\/i\u003e is a riotous and reverent guide to all things kitsch.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere else but Australia could you devour a rainbow Paddle Pop in the shade of the Big Lobster, while wearing a koala knit jumper and listening to the soundtrack from \u003ci\u003ePriscilla, Queen of the Desert\u003c\/i\u003e? Shrug off the cultural cringe; Australia’s love for the weird and wonderful is something to celebrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAustralianarama\u003c\/i\u003e, artist and designer Stavroula Adameitis brings to life the good and the so-bad-it’s-good of decades past with playful commentary, colourful illustrations, and archival photography. Full of nuance and nostalgia, the book covers everything from objectionable objects to spiffy structures, Expo 88 to the Sydney Olympic ceremony, including interviews with Australia’s kitschiest icons like Katherine Sabbath, Art Simone, and Tony Albert along the way. It’s an encyclopedia for all Australians – send it straight to the pool room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47638400794860,"sku":"9781763847569","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781763847569-australianarama.jpg?v=1779068461"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stavroula-adameitis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}