A guide to the prevalent ways of life, recreations and artistic creations of contemporary Japan. It is designed for the general reader, as well as the specialist in Japanese culture. Areas explored are those that have proven to be of durable interest to the Japanese such as sports and music.

(Paperback)

In Journeys to the Interior, Nicholas Rothwell travels deep into the northern realm, combining the storytelling flair and persistence of a journalist with the imagination of an artist. There are explorations of the natural world - of pythons,& desert oaks, and wonderful introductions to the art & artists.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

A hilarious collection of photographs of the world's most fascinating city at its worst, revealing the eccentricities, bleakness and humour of every nook and cranny of the sprawling five boroughs.

(Paperback)

International travel writer and photographer Steve Davey has selected 40 of his favourite places. Some, such as the Taj Mahal, are well known, but most, such as the sands dunes of Dead Vlei in the Namib desert are very much off the beaten track. All can be visited in a holiday of two weeks or less.

(Hardback)

The 700 islands, cays and islets of the Bahamas are scattered across over 96,000 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean. Only 23 of the islands are inhabited, and amongst these, visitors will find an intriguing blend of the old and new, the expected and unexpected. This book captures the spirit and character of these fames isles.

(Paperback)

Nothing defies cultured Australia's sense of itself more than the bogan - that boorish, racist, drunken, sexist, bethonged, Barnesyloving embarrassment out there in the back blocks. Part travelogue, part social critique, Boganville explores the culture and social landscape of Australia.

(Hardback)

Florence Sketchbook is the latest addition to EDM's Sketchbook series, and contains stunning watercolours and informative captions about the history and architecture of the city and its surroundings.

(Hardback)

Showcases the historical as well as the modern aspects of Istanbul, a fascinating capital of two past empires and the largest city in modern Turkey.

(Hardback)

Transports the reader to the magnificent centre of ancient Europe, the home of breathtaking cityscapes and inspiring architecture such as the Trevi Fountain and St Peters Basilica. From glorious monuments to intimate street scenes, the author's deft brushstrokes capture the atmosphere of the eclectic, romantic and vibrant Italian capital.

(Hardback)

In Rooftops of Paris, Fabrice Moireau - ho has illustrated such titles as Paris Sketchbook, Provence Sketchboo and Gardens of Paris - presents a collection of aerial views over Paris.

(Hardback, ANZ Only)

Everything you ought to know about New Zealand, including its history, cultural icons and kitsch.

(Hardback)