PERFORMING ARTS

Don’t Dream It’s Over

Jeff Apter

In early 1980, 21-year-old Neil Mullane Finn wrote I Got You, which became the biggest hit for the Kiwi band Split Enz, co-founded by Neil’s big brother Tim. Over the next four decades, Neil crafted hit after hit for his own chart-topping band Crowded House, and as a solo act. Don’t Dream It’s Over is the first biography to focus exclusively on the work and life of the most successful singer-songwriter of his generation from this end of the planet – and probably the most respected.

Allen & Unwin, $34.99

Season of the Witch

Cathi Unsworth

As Margaret Thatcher enters 10 Downing Street, four bands born of punk – Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, the Cure, and Magazine – find a way to distill the dissonance and darkness of the shifting decade into a new form of music. Season of the Witch is the story of how goth was shaped by the politics of that era and how its rock ‘n’ roll outlaw imagery and innovative, atmospheric music resonated with a generation of alienated youths. Bonnier, $49.99

Faith, Hope and Carnage

Nick Cave and Sean O’Hagan

Faith, Hope and Carnage is a book about Nick Cave’s inner life. Created from more than 40 hours of intimate conversations with Sean O’Hagan, it is a profoundly thoughtful exploration, in Cave’s own words, of what really drives his life and creativity. The book examines questions of faith, art, music, freedom, grief and love. It draws candidly on Cave’s life, from his early childhood to the present day, his loves, his work ethic and his dramatic transformation in recent years.

Text, $34.99

Abbey Road

David Hepworth

It may have begun life as an affluent suburban house, but it soon became a creative hub renowned around the world as a place where great music, groundbreaking sounds and unforgettable tunes were forged. Abbey Road tells the story of the infamous studios through the eyes of all those who have walked through its doors and includes much unpublished material. With a foreword by Paul McCartney.

Penguin, $29.99

Shake Some Action

Stuart Coupe

For more than four decades, Stuart Coupe has been at the heart of the Australian music scene. When he wasn’t writing for myriad publications, he was manager of Hoodoo Gurus and Paul Kelly. When he wasn’t trekking to Paris to interview Springsteen or consuming too much cocaine before interviewing Bob Dylan, he was writing books about the burgeoning new wave music movement or collaborating with Tex Perkins. Shake Some Action tells the story of Coupe’s remarkable life as a music obsessive, one that would take him into the orbit of some of the greatest artists of our time.

Text, $35.99

Loaded

Dylan Jones

Rebellion always starts somewhere, and in the music world of the transgressive teen, The Velvet Underground represent ground zero. They were avant-garde nihilists, writing about drug abuse, paranoia, and sado-masochistic sex at a time when the rest of the world was singing about peace and love. Drawing on interviews and material from Lou Reed, John Cale, Mo Tucker, Andy Warhol, Jon Savage, Nico, David Bowie and more, awardwinning journalist Dylan Jones breaks down the band’s whirlwind of subversion in a narrative rich in drama and detail. Hachette, $34.99

Ballet Confidential

David McAllister

Beyond the formidable combination of tulle and lycra, how much can an audience ever truly understand about the demands of being a ballet dancer? Here is your tell-all guide, an all-access pass for ballet lovers and the ballet-curious by internationally acclaimed dancer and former artistic director of The Australian Ballet, David McAllister. From toe acting, to the perils of partnering and onstage/ offstage romances, McAllister answers everything you have ever wanted to know about ballet but were too afraid to ask.

Thames & Hudson, $34.99

Art And Photography

Milton Moon

Rebecca Evans

Milton Moon: crafting modernism explores the life and career of one of the most important Australian potters of the 20th and early 21st centuries. A pioneer of the modernist approach to ceramics in the postwar period, Moon had an enormous impact on Australian art and craft throughout his career as an artist and educator. An avid diver and bushwalker, his work in ceramics explored the elemental and textural nature of the Australian environment. This book examines the influence of Australian modernism and Japanese art on his work, as well as introducing his lesser-known work in painting and drawing.

Thames & Hudson, $34.95

Illustrations of the Book of Job

William Blake

The Illustrations of the Book of Job were Blake’s last masterpiece of printmaking. Commissioned by the painter John Linnell, they were based on watercolours Blake had made around 1805. Three hundred copies were printed in 1826, and they earned Blake high recognition from fellow artists. This book presents 21 prints in actual size.

Peribo, $24.99

Being Bardot

Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill

Peribo

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Ron Mueck

Brigitte Bardot is arguably the most familiar face in French cinema and one of the most loved stars of the 20th century. She is recognised the world over for her work in film, as a singer, and as an animal rights activist. The photographers Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill both worked with Bardot at the peak of her fame in the 1960s and early 1970s and they have delved into their archives to reveal stunning and never-beforeseen images of the star, from on-set to behind the scenes and candid captures.

Norman Foster

The artistic career of Australian artist Ron Mueck began in 1996 when artist Paula Rego commissioned him to do a sculpture of Pinocchio. A year later, his work Dead Dad (1996-97) was one of the stars of the London exhibition Sensation. First published in 2013, this book covers his 30-year career from sculptures through photographs and unpublished documents. Artist’s notes, studio shots, preparatory drawings and photographs of models allow the reader to discover Mueck’s creative process and understand the intimacy of his work.

Thames & Hudson, $100

Norman Foster is a globally recognised figure in architecture. His agency has created more than 300 projects around the world, many of which have profoundly transformed cities and landscapes. This new monograph presents more than 80 of Foster’s key projects, from the Cockpit (1964), a private house in Cornwall, through to Spaceport America (2006-2014), the world’s first terminal for space tourists, built in the desert landscape of New Mexico. Each project is illustrated with drawings, sketches and photographs, alongside insightful text.

Peribo, $99

HR Giger: the oeuvre before Alien 1961-1976

Beat Stutzer

Swiss surrealist artist H.R. Giger (1940-2014) achieved international fame in 1979 for designing the fantastic creatures and eerie environments that terrified moviegoers in Ridley Scott’s science fiction film Alien. Yet before these iconic creations won him an Oscar for visual effects, Giger was already highly regarded in the international art world for his unique freehand painting style and biomechanical dreamscapes. A lavishly illustrated volume tracing the development of his ink drawing and oil painting technique and his breakthrough as one of the foremost artists of the fantastic realism school.

Peribo, $95

Victor, the Wolf with Worries

Catherine Rayner

Victor the wolf has lots of worries. He worries that he isn’t brave enough, that he isn’t big enough and that he isn’t fierce enough. In fact, Victor feels anxious about almost everything. But when he shares his concerns with his best friend Pablo, he starts to feel a bit better. And with Pablo’s help, Victor learns even more ways to deal with those pesky worrying thoughts. As the worries grow smaller, Victor feels a bit bigger, a bit braver, and bit fiercer inside. Victor, the Wolf with Worries is a beautifully illustrated story with a gentle and encouraging message to help children deal with their worries.

The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever

Louise Fitzgerald and Kate Hindley

Welcome to the quickest bedtime story ever! Your little one will be asleep in seconds. But wait! There are some VERY important things you must do first. Have you plumped up the pillows? And colour-co-ordinated the teddy bears? Getting ready for a story is a very important business! This hilarious and engaging bedtime story will help to settle down even the most restless readers.

Nothing Alike

Zewlan Moor

Author Zewlan Moor was continually mistaken for another Asian writer colleague, despite them looking nothing alike. In a curious twist of fate, Zewlan’s son came home from his new school and could not tell his two Asian classmates apart. And so her idea of this picture book about race, perception and stereotyping was born. A masterful picture book about race and perception, Nothing Alike tackles the tricky topic of micro-aggressions and stereotyping with a warm and wry humour.

Count the Stars

Raewyn Caisley and Gabriel Evans

From the parallel lines of moonlight pouring through her bedroom blinds, to counting daisy petals in the garden, Maddie adores maths. If only she had a friend who marvelled at it as she does. Then Dad takes Maddie, along with her new classmate Priya, to the observatory where the unfathomable numbers of stars take their breath away. A STEM-themed picture book celebrating the love of learning, the magic of mathematics and the joy of finding a kindred spirit.

I Am Lupe

Sela Ahosivi-Atiola and Yani Agustina

When a little girl with brown skin and curly hair notices she is different from her classmates, she asks her mother what she is. Her mother’s answer is a celebration of all the wonderful differences that make each of us who we are. This is a warm-hearted story that will inspire big and little readers to embrace the things that make them who they are.

Lothian, $24.99

Concrete Garden

Bob

Graham

From master storyteller Bob Graham comes a charming, and gently post-pandemic story about finding optimism after a dark spell, and the nurturing power of community friendships in an urban setting. The Concrete Garden will resonate with anyone who has been apart from their loved ones, and will encourage us all to find the brightness and colour within ourselves. A timely, inspiring and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression.

Walker, $27.99

Gleebooks Book Club

Calling all bookworms: we want to hear about your favourite reads! We’d love to feature more of our wonderful book clubbers in our Gleaner magazine. So if you’ve got a book you’d like to review or if you want to write about an author that’s visiting, send us an email at rachel@gleebooks.com. au. We have exciting giveaways waiting for you!

EARLY READERS

Hello Twigs

Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood

The world is big when you’re a twig! Follow the adventures of Stump, Noodle, Ziggy and Red as they hunt for treasure, learn the secret of creativity and discover the meaning of friendship in this series by Andrew McDonald and illustrator Ben Wood. Hardie Grant, $10.99 each

Leaf-Light

Trace Balla

This beautiful graphic novel is a stand-alone companion to Landing with Wings by award-winning author Trace Balla. Join Miri on her quest to help a rescued baby emu find its feet in the world, as she connects to her community in joyful and unexpected ways. From the multi-award-winning creator of Rivertime and Rockhopping comes a beautiful ode to working together to make the world a better place.

Allen & Unwin, $27.99

AGES 8-12

Magic Awry

Sarah Armstrong

Eleven-year-old Tulsi comes from a long line of women magicians. Every night in her family’s circus show, she turns twigs into trees, flies like a bird, and even disappears into thin air. But one night, in the middle of a show, she loses her powers. In her search for answers she travels to a parallel universe, where she discovers that the natural world is falling out of balance, and a band of rogue magicians are stripping magic from women. This thrilling sequel to middlegrade fantasy adventure Big Magic is a compelling read full of twists and turns. Hardie Grant, $19.99

Scar Town

Tristan Bancks

Seven years after Old Scarborough was drowned, a house is emerging from the water. Will and his friends Dar and Juno dare each other to explore it. But when they find bones - and a stash of cash – they realise they’re not the only ones interested in its secrets. Now they’re fighting for their lives against the men who want what they found. Will can’t leave the mystery alone, though. What if the bones belong to his missing dad? He is on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth in a town that wants the past to stay buried.

Penguin, $16.99

Honey and the Valley of Horses

Wendy Orr

When Honey was four and her brother Rumi was a tiny baby, her family loaded up their converted ice-creamvan-camper and drove away from all they knew, as an illness swept the sad wide world. High in the mountains, they crossed a bridge to follow a mysterious herd of enchanted horses into a sheltered valley. The bridge and the track disappeared behind them – and now they are trapped in paradise. An enchanting adventure full of wonder, resilience and hope.

Allen & Unwin, $17.99

Young Adult Graphic Novels

One Song

A.J. Betts

Aspiring singersongwriter Eva has one last chance to enter Triple J Unearthed High and break into the music industry. After three failed attempts, she needs some help. Cue the band: perfectionist Eva, charismatic Cooper, easy-going Ant and moody Ruby. Plus fly-on-the-wall Mim, who’s filming them for her school media project. Five people who have nothing in common but music. One emotionally and creatively charged weekend. Can they record the most important song of their lives? This novel explores the tumult of the teen years with humour and insight. Ages 13+

Pan Macmillan, $19.99

Spider and Her Demons

Sydney Khoo

Between surviving high school and working at her aunt’s dumpling shop, all Zhi wants is to find time for her friends ... and make sure no one finds out she’s half spiderdemon. Moving and funny by turns, this is a story about what it takes to make peace with your demons – literal or otherwise. An urban fantasy spin on growing up as a secondgeneration immigrant, struggling under the overwhelming pressure to make others proud, while feeling trapped inside your own body. Ages 14+ Penguin, $19.99

Nonfiction

You Are a Story

Laura Dockrill and Lotte Cassidy

Celebrated writer Laura Dockrill knows that the best writing comes when you are speaking your own truth, with your own voice. Expressing yourself honestly is a powerful way to know yourself and grow to celebrate the exciting, creative, unique person you are. Laura’s stress-free invitations to creative writing encourage you to find your voice, celebrate it and use it. Ages 5+ Holiday House, $17.99

Daemons of the Shadow Realm

Hiromu Arakawa

In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of “the children who sunder day and night” – twins Yuru and Asa – to rule over these powerful entities. Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world. Hiromu Arakawa, award-winning manga creator of the best-selling smash hit Fullmetal Alchemist, draws readers into an intricate new web of magic, intrigue, and life-or-death stakes. Ages 12+.

Ghost Book

Remy Lai

July Chen sees ghosts. When she saves a boy ghost from being devoured by a Hungry Ghost, he becomes her first ever friend. Except William is not a ghost. He’s a wandering soul wavering between life and death. As the new friends embark on an adventure to return William to his body, they unearth a ghastly truth – for William to live, July must die. Inspired by Chinese mythology, this resoundingly hopeful tale about friendship, sacrifice and the unseen world of ghosts is a dazzling heir to beloved Studio Ghibli classics

Squire & Knight

Scott Chantler

Squire is brainy, bookish and terribly under-appreciated by his boss, the brawny, inept knight, Sir Kelton, who somehow always gets all the glory. So when the two mismatched heroes find themselves in a cursed village, plagued by a demonic dragon, Kelton rides off to slay it, and Squire stays behind to catch up on some reading. But Squire starts to notice that something isn’t quite right about this town ... can he uncover its secrets? Ages 8+

Foodwise

Lucy Bell and Lucy Leonardi

Each year in Australia, households throw away 3.1 million tonnes of food. That would fill almost 17,000 jumbo jets! But there are so many simple and delicious ways we can stop our food from ending up in landfill. Find out where it comes from, how it’s grown, how to buy and care for it, ways to cook it, and best of all, all the ways you can share it with your family and friends. Ages 8+ Pantera, $32.99

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Recollections

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The Body Country

Susie Anderson

A Wergaia and Wemba Wemba woman, Susie Anderson captures profound meaning in moments often lost in the busyness of a day, encouraging us all to stop and allow ourselves the space to notice. To notice the shape of a mouth as it says goodbye; the colour of the sky as you fall in love; the crunch of dry ground after drought; the smell of fire on the wind. These are poems that take us across rural and urban settings; from the personal to the universal, always bringing us back to the Country that connects us all.

Hachette, $26.99

Divisible by Itself and One

Kae Tempest

Divisible by Itself and One is the powerful new collection from our foremost truth-teller Kae Tempest. Ruminative, wise, with a newer, more contemplative and metaphysical note running through, it is a book engaged with the big questions and the emotional states in which we live and create. Some of the poems experiment with form, some are free, and yet all are politically and morally conscious. Taking its bearings – and title – from the prime number, Divisible by Itself and One is concerned, ultimately, with integrity: how to live in honest relationship with oneself and others.

Pan Macmillan, $24.99

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Devotions

Mary Oliver

Throughout her celebrated career, Mary Oliver touched countless readers with her brilliantly crafted verse, expounding on her love for the physical world and the powerful bonds between all living things. Devotions is a stunning, definitive and carefully curated collection featuring work from more than 50 years of writing. This timeless volume, arranged by Oliver herself, showcases the beloved poet at her edifying best. Within these pages, she provides us with an extraordinary and invaluable collection of her passionate, perceptive, and much-treasured observations of the natural world.

Hachette, $34.99