Lover's Path by Kris Waldherr

$12.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

A fictional love story, The Lover's Path is inspired by the true love story of one of Venice's most famous courtesans Tullia d'Aragona. Set in Venice in the 1500s, this feminist epic is narrated by Filamena Ziani, a renowned singer and composer, a woman of independent means, and the younger sister of th e most famous courtesan of her times. In recounting the tale of a forbidden love affair of her youth, Filamena brings to life the romance and rich sensuality of a remarkable era in Venetian history. Each chapter of her tale begins with a classic love story, an allegorical device common to 16th-century literature, which the author has illustrated. The book also contains "actual" letters exchanged between Filamena and her lover, a sampling of tarot cards (Filamena has her cards read in the story), and a map. ...Show more

Be More Bee: How to Find Your Buzz by Alison Davies

$17.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Say hello to your inner bee with this light-hearted self-help book. From defying the odds and reaching for the stars, to working hard as part of a team, this book will show you how to go after your goals and get a buzz out of life.   Bees' determination and drive makes them excellent examples of ho w to make the most of every moment; whether it's their magical honey-making capabilities, their matriarchal mantra, or the fact that they're really just big softies, bees have it sorted. Tenacious, resilient and kind, bees hold the key to a wonderful life.   This book reveals the seven marvellous traits that you can embody to Be More Beeand live a happier, healthier and all-round more buzzed existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about these fuzzy gurus, there's something for everyone. So take to the sky, bumble along and learn the art of being more bee! All you've got to do is BEE-lieve. ...Show more

Be My Lobster: And Never Let Me Go by Sarah Ford; Anita Mangan (Illustrator)

$13.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Be A... Ser.

Will you be my Lobster? When it comes to finding perfect love, lobsters are the best. They don't care about gifts, unless they're homemade, or about grand gestures...lovely little ones will do! With your lobster, it's about the real stuff...lying on your back to watch clouds, tickling each other until y ou need to pee, or devouring a box set all in one go. You will know when you find your lobster: they will chuckle at the same jokes, let you share their fries and will buckle up to accompany you on this crazy ride called life. Ways you will know you have found your lobster and not just fished out another crab: - You looked in all the right places and there was your lobster, just getting on with life in the deep blue...one touch of a claw and you were smitten. - You find yourself looking up at clouds and seagulls rather than under rocks or in the muddy depths - the world feels much bigger and full of hope when your lobster is around. - You feel literally unstoppable: Team Lobster against the world! - Any bad habits your lobster may have - blowing their nose loudly or constantly running late - are overlooked as just one of the many facets of their utterly adorable personality. ...Show more

Kim Jong un's Little Book of Kalm

$14.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Do you ever feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Or find yourself so stressed you could blow a nuclear fuse?  Relax! Kim Jong-Un's Little Book of Kalm is here to help. Whether you are stuck in a traffic jam or foiled in your plans for world domination, this book gives you the ult imate tips and tricks on how to keep kool. Follow Kim's pearls of wisdom and you'll find a solution to just about anything the world can throw at you. ...Show more

I Will Always Love You: The Loves, Break-Ups and Songs That Have Made History by Marisa Morea (Illustrator)

$22.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

This vibrant book illustrates the failures and fairytales of the musical couples that came together to give us hope about everlasting love. Author Marisa Morea takes us through it all with her playful illustrations and wry storytelling style: from when Leonard Cohen met Janis Joplin in the ele vator of the Chelsea Hotel, to when Debbie Harry laid eyes on Chris Stein in a crowd in 1974, to the public fights and passionate reconciliations of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin ... there are stories of drugs, drink, and brutal betrayal, but also of true love and old-fashioned romance. Travelling through all the feels, fixations, and heartbreaks that co-wrote the golden eras of pop and rock music, we relive the best of them with Ike and Tina Turner, Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, June Carter and Johnny Cash, and so many more. ...Show more

Art of Japanese Living: Bring Mindfulness, Joy by J. O. PETERS

$34.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Learn the Japanese secrets to finding calm, contentment and happiness. With its roots in Buddhist thinking, Japanese culture is known for its sincere and mindful approach to life. From ikigai (finding your purpose) to ikebana (the art of flower arranging), Japanese ways offer the wider world the promise of peacefulness and inspiration. Discover all these things and more inside this beautiful volume. Including tips on mindfulness and clear thought, finding contentment, and doing more with less, this book will be your guide to the land of the rising sun, and help you to live a rich, joyful and thoughtful life. SELLING POINTS: • With the rise in popularity of mindful living, more people are inspired and fascinated by Japanese culture. • This beautiful lifestyle book is packed with stunning photographs, tips and guidance, encapsulating the essential practices of Japan. ...Show more

Johanna Basford: Enchantments (Colorable Gift Tags with Metallic Cord)

$35.00 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Based on illustrations from Johanna Basford's bestselling coloring books, these 10 colorable, foil-stamped tags come with metallic string for hanging on Christmas trees, using as gift tags, or displaying as wall decor.   Beautifully designed and packaged, this bespoke set of gift tags/ornaments a re based on Johanna Basford's signature charming and whimsical inkwork. The 10 colorable gift tags have a multitude of uses and will bring magic and wonder to your walls, gifts, or holiday trimmings. ...Show more

All of This Is for You by Ruby Jones

$24.00 NZD

Category: Gift Books

In this new book, celebrated artist Ruby Jones shares dozens of luminous, heartfelt, hand-lettered artworks and messages. Life can be a bit overwhelming sometimes, but Ruby's witty, compassionate, beautifully observed drawings never fail to bring a smile of recognition, while her practical words of advi ce remind us how lucky we are to be here - and how we can be kinder to ourselves, to the people in our lives, and to the world around us. A thoughtful gift for any person needing a little inspiration in today's world. 'I hope that on any given day, rain or shine, happy tears or painful ones, you can open this book and find a page that speaks to you.' -Ruby Jones ...Show more

Migrations: Open hearts, open borders

$22.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

As the world refugee crisis intensified, back in 2017 two teachers of Illustration at Worcester University had the idea of contacting illustrator friends around the world, asking them to draw and send an original postcard on the theme of Migration, to form an installation at the Biennale of Illustration at Bratislava, Slovakia. The response astonished them, with hundreds of cards and personal messages, forming a visually stunning show. The installation has since been mounted in South Korea and will be displayed at further places around the world, including Amnesty International's London offices in the summer of 2019. ...Show more

A Little Book About Me & My Mum by Jedda Robaard

$19.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books | Series: A Little Book about Me and My

This is a book to fill in and share with your mum. Write, draw and store your favourite memories of you and your mum in this beautiful picture book. It is a celebration of the special relationship between mothers and children.

Hillary Rodham Clinton - Her Essential Wisdom by Carol Kelly-Gangi (Editor)

$19.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany for People Who Love Books by Jane Mount

$49.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

The ultimate gift for book lovers, this volume brims with literary treasures, all delightfully illustrated by beloved artist and founder of Ideal Bookshelf, Jane Mount. Book lovers, rejoice! In this love letter to all things bookish, Jane Mount brings literary people, places, and things to life through her signature and vibrant illustrations. Readers will: * Tour the world's most beautiful bookstores * Test their knowledge of the written word with quizzes * Find their next great read in lovingly curated stacks of books * Sample the most famous fictional meals * Peek inside the workspaces of their favorite authors A source of endless inspiration, literary facts and recommendations, and pure bookish joy, Bibliophileis sure to enchant book clubbers, English majors, poetry devotees, inspiring writers, and any and all who identify as bookworms. ...Show more