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Andrew Isles Natural History Books

Locality: Prahran, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9510 5750

Address: REAR 115 Greville Street 3181 Prahran, VIC, Australia

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24.01.2022 In this stunning book from Bloomsbury Publishing UK, Lars Jonsson celebrates and explores the beauty of the birds that surround him during the Swedish winter months. Inspired by the desolate, wintry landscapes, the dazzling light and the stark contract of colours he observes against the snow, Jonsson has created an unparalleled collection of art. Jonsson illustrates each bird in his classic style, and his text provides information on their behaviour and insights into how to ...identify them as he shares personal observations as both an artist and ornithologist. Purchase your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//398/lars-jonsson/winter-birds

22.01.2022 This book is the result of decades of research into literature and museum drawers, as well as caves and subfossil deposits, which often reveal birds long-gone that disappeared without ever being recorded by scientists while they lived. From Great Auks, Carolina Parakeets and Dodos to the amazing yet almost completely vanished bird radiations of Hawaii and New Zealand via rafts of extinction in the Pacific and elsewhere, this book from Bloomsbury Publishing UK is both a sumptuous reference and astounding testament to humanity's devastating impact on wildlife. Follow this link to purchase your copy: https://www.andrewisles.com//4/julian-p-hume/extinct-birds

20.01.2022 Beautiful, unusual, and surprisingly easy to grow, flesh-eating plants thrive everywhere from windowsills to outdoor container gardens, in a wide variety of climates. The bible for those interested in growing carnivorous plants, this gloriously illustrated new edition is fully revised to include the latest developments and discoveries in the carnivorous plant world, making it the most accurate and up-to-date book of its kind.

20.01.2022 This exciting new release from Text Publishing tells the story of a much-maligned and little-understood native Australian rodent. The Long-haired Rat is known for its fast and prodigious breeding after big rains.Tim Bonyhady’s account of this rodent - from the earliest evidence of it, found in caves and overhangs, to its most recent boom triggered by the 2010-11 rains across Australia - presents a fascinating view of Australia’s history, illuminating a species, a continent, its climate and its people. Purchase your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//the-enchantment-of-the-long-h

19.01.2022 From an award-winning adventure and science journalist comes an eye-opening exploration of a burgeoning environmental phenomenon and the science coalescing around it. In this book published by Yale University Press, Leslie Anthony leads readers on adventures physical and philosophical as he explores how and why invasive species are hijacking ecosystems around the globe. Purchase your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//aliens-among-us-how-invasive-

18.01.2022 The Australian Magpie is one of our nation’s most popular and iconic birds. Written by award-winning author Gisela Kaplan, a leading authority on animal behaviour and Australian birds, this second edition of Australian Magpie from CSIRO Publishing is a substantially expanded account of the behaviour of these fascinating birds. Order your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//australian-magpie-biology-and

18.01.2022 This groundbreaking book challenges the entrenched view that when it comes to forests, one is either a conservationist or a profiteer. Forest scientist Rowan Reid draws on over twenty years experience and study to offer a third way: where growing trees for profit can have a positive environmental impact. Reid also shares the personal story and family history that lead him to his revolutionary new approach. He shares his passion for native trees and provides the practical in...formation that readers will need to understand and grow trees of their own. Purchase your copy by following this link: https://www.andrewisles.com//heartwood-the-art-and-science

18.01.2022 Last week, Andrew and Belinda Isles visited Atherton, Queensland to attend the recent William T. Cooper exhibition. Held at the Tablelands Regional Gallery from 1 September to 26 November, 'The Vision and Passion of William T. Cooper: A Retrospective' was highly successful and brought together a diverse collection of Cooper's works from across Australia for this special, one-time opportunity. Andrew and Belinda are pictured here with Wendy Cooper in front of one of the many ...fantastic paintings on display for the exhibition. Congratulations to Tablelands Regional Gallery for organising such a wonderful exhibition. Photo: Sarah Scragg

18.01.2022 Published by CSIRO Publishing, this second edition of Mistletoes of Southern Australia by David M. Watson features stunning watercolours from artist Robyn Hulley and is the definitive authority on these intriguing native plants. It's fully updated throughout, with new distribution maps and new sections on fire, climate change and mistletoes in urban areas. Purchase your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//mistletoes-of-southern-austra

17.01.2022 This groundbreaking book challenges the entrenched view that when it comes to forests, one is either a conservationist or a profiteer. Forest scientist Rowan Reid draws on over twenty years experience and study to offer a third way: where growing trees for profit can have a positive environmental impact. Reid also shares the personal story and family history that lead him to his revolutionary new approach. He shares his passion for native trees and provides the practical in...formation that readers will need to understand and grow trees of their own. Purchase your copy by following this link: https://www.andrewisles.com//heartwood-the-art-and-science

17.01.2022 Covering 600 bird species from around the world, this beautifully illustrated book includes explanations for names for everything from avocets (these birds resemble a French lawyer, or L’avocat, with their black-and-white livery) and chaffinches (its scientific name, coelebs, means ‘celibate’ a reference to the fact that males and females often gather in separate flocks in winter), to the great bustard (Otis tarda means ‘slow whiskered bird’) and the nightjars (Caprimulgus being a reference to the ancient belief that these birds drank the milk of goats). There's lots for birders of all types to learn in this fantastic little book!

15.01.2022 In this book, award-winning artist Alan Woollett captures perfectly, in breathtaking detail, the exquisite beauty of birds in their natural environments using graphite and coloured pencils, often combining both media in the same composition. More than a teaching guide, this book is a sumptuous source of ideas and inspiration that covers everything from observing birds in the wild to photography, composition and setting. With clear, step-by-step demonstrations and projects to work through as well as numerous examples of the author's stunning artworks, this book represents a true masterclass in the art of drawing birds.

14.01.2022 A collection of essays penned by two of the world's most celebrated animal writers, Sy Montgomery and Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, explores the minds, lives, and mysteries of animals as diverse as snails, house cats, hawks, sharks, dogs, lions, and even octopuses. With humour, empathy, and introspection, Montgomery and Thomas look into the lives of all kinds of creatures, and examine the ways we connect with our fellow species. The more we learn about what other animals thin...k and do, they explain, the more we understand ourselves as animals, too. Purchase your copy by following this link: https://www.andrewisles.com//tamed-and-untamed-close-encou

14.01.2022 We think this field guide to the wildlife of Victoria’s south-west is one of the best regional #naturalhistory guides ever published! From CSIRO Publishing, this well-designed guide by ecologist Grant Palmer allows readers to become more familiar with the distinct role the Otways plays in conserving Australia’s biodiversity. Andrew shares his thoughts on this exciting new publication: "I was born and bred in Warrnambool, now visit Apollo Bay regularly and know the Otways reas...onably well. Over the long weekend we went to Apollo Bay so I took a copy for a test drive. The book starts with a summary of the major habitat types, which are then followed by the species chapters on mammals, birds, frogs and reptiles. All with good, short, punchy text, very useful distribution maps and outstanding photographs of every species discussed." Order your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//wildlife-of-the-otways-and-sh

13.01.2022 Last week, Andrew and Belinda Isles visited Atherton, Queensland to attend the recent William T. Cooper exhibition. Held at the Tablelands Regional Gallery from 1 September to 26 November, 'The Vision and Passion of William T. Cooper: A Retrospective' was highly successful and brought together a diverse collection of Cooper's works from across Australia for this special, one-time opportunity. Andrew and Belinda are pictured here with Wendy Cooper in front of one of the many ...fantastic paintings on display for the exhibition. Congratulations to Tablelands Regional Gallery for organising such a wonderful exhibition. Photo: Sarah Scragg

13.01.2022 Published by CSIRO Publishing, this second edition of Mistletoes of Southern Australia by David M. Watson features stunning watercolours from artist Robyn Hulley and is the definitive authority on these intriguing native plants. It's fully updated throughout, with new distribution maps and new sections on fire, climate change and mistletoes in urban areas. Purchase your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//mistletoes-of-southern-austra

13.01.2022 The Australian Magpie is one of our nation’s most popular and iconic birds. Written by award-winning author Gisela Kaplan, a leading authority on animal behaviour and Australian birds, this second edition of Australian Magpie from CSIRO Publishing is a substantially expanded account of the behaviour of these fascinating birds. Order your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//australian-magpie-biology-and

11.01.2022 YES, we are still operating our mail order business! If you're after some natural history titles to read during isolation, then we're the bookshop for you! Order via our website (https://andrewisles.com) or by emailing or phoning. Please note that our shop is unfortunately closed to customers at the moment.

11.01.2022 We think this field guide to the wildlife of Victoria’s south-west is one of the best regional #naturalhistory guides ever published! From CSIRO Publishing, this well-designed guide by ecologist Grant Palmer allows readers to become more familiar with the distinct role the Otways plays in conserving Australia’s biodiversity. Andrew shares his thoughts on this exciting new publication: "I was born and bred in Warrnambool, now visit Apollo Bay regularly and know the Otways reas...onably well. Over the long weekend we went to Apollo Bay so I took a copy for a test drive. The book starts with a summary of the major habitat types, which are then followed by the species chapters on mammals, birds, frogs and reptiles. All with good, short, punchy text, very useful distribution maps and outstanding photographs of every species discussed." Order your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//wildlife-of-the-otways-and-sh

08.01.2022 Everyone's favourite time of year is here - The Anzaab Melbourne Rare Book Fair is on again! From 6-8 of July, leading booksellers from all over the world will gather in Wilson Hall at The University of Melbourne. This year, many of the titles we are taking to the Book Fair are new in stock and haven't yet been put up on our website, so make sure you pop by and see us at Stall 23. Here's a photo of Andrew in front of our stall at last year's book fair. We look forward to se...eing you there again next week! Melbourne Rare Book Week Anzaab - Australian & New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers

08.01.2022 Look what arrived this week! This definitive guide to tropical Australian and central Indo-Pacific marine life from marine ecologist Graham Edgar covers over 2,400 species of animals and plants. Purchase your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//tropical-marine-wildlife-of-a... New Holland Publishers

08.01.2022 Known for being Australia's most mysterious and enigmatic bird, the Night Parrot has been luring its seekers into Australia's vast, arid outback for over a century. Due out in September, Penny Olsen's new book on the history of this fascinating species and its followers can be pre-ordered now. As a special offer for Andrew Isles customers and Bush Heritage Australia donors, each copy purchased through Andrew Isles Natural History Books will be SIGNED by Penny Olsen and will a...lso come with our limited edition Night Parrot bookmark, featuring the artwork of William T. Cooper. Pre-order your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//night-parrot-australias-most- CSIRO Publishing

08.01.2022 This popular guide is now back in stock! With each species entry accompanied by a full-colour photograph, plus identification information, notes on habits, voice, breeding and distribution, locator maps and tips on where to best see each bird, this field guide is the perfect way for both Tassie residents and visitors to get to know their avian neighbours.

07.01.2022 In this stunning book from Bloomsbury Publishing UK, Lars Jonsson celebrates and explores the beauty of the birds that surround him during the Swedish winter months. Inspired by the desolate, wintry landscapes, the dazzling light and the stark contract of colours he observes against the snow, Jonsson has created an unparalleled collection of art. Jonsson illustrates each bird in his classic style, and his text provides information on their behaviour and insights into how to ...identify them as he shares personal observations as both an artist and ornithologist. Purchase your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//398/lars-jonsson/winter-birds

07.01.2022 From an award-winning adventure and science journalist comes an eye-opening exploration of a burgeoning environmental phenomenon and the science coalescing around it. In this book published by Yale University Press, Leslie Anthony leads readers on adventures physical and philosophical as he explores how and why invasive species are hijacking ecosystems around the globe. Purchase your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//aliens-among-us-how-invasive-

07.01.2022 Packed with intriguing facts and exquisite and rare artwork, Birdmania from Allen & Unwin Books showcases an eclectic and fascinating selection of bird devotees. There's Karl Russ, the pioneer of "bird rooms" and lover of the Australian budgerigar, who had difficulty renting lodgings when landlords realised who he was; George Lupton, a wealthy Yorkshire lawyer, who commissioned the theft of uniquely patterned eggs every year for 20 years from the same unfortunate female guill...emot who never had a chance to raise a chick; Ambrose Pratt who leaves us a beautiful example of a devoted relationship between a lyrebird and an Australian hermit; plus more well-known enthusiasts such as Aristotle, Charles Darwin, and Helen Macdonald. As this book illustrates, people who love birds, whether they are amateurs or professionals, are as captivating and varied as the birds that give flight to their dreams.

06.01.2022 YES, we are still operating our mail order business! If you're after some natural history titles to read during isolation, then we're the bookshop for you! Order via our website (https://andrewisles.com) or by emailing or phoning. Please note that our shop is unfortunately closed to customers at the moment.

06.01.2022 Everyone's favourite time of year is here - The Anzaab Melbourne Rare Book Fair is on again! From 6-8 of July, leading booksellers from all over the world will gather in Wilson Hall at The University of Melbourne. This year, many of the titles we are taking to the Book Fair are new in stock and haven't yet been put up on our website, so make sure you pop by and see us at Stall 23. Here's a photo of Andrew in front of our stall at last year's book fair. We look forward to se...eing you there again next week! Melbourne Rare Book Week Anzaab - Australian & New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers

06.01.2022 Known for being Australia's most mysterious and enigmatic bird, the Night Parrot has been luring its seekers into Australia's vast, arid outback for over a century. Due out in September, Penny Olsen's new book on the history of this fascinating species and its followers can be pre-ordered now. As a special offer for Andrew Isles customers and Bush Heritage Australia donors, each copy purchased through Andrew Isles Natural History Books will be SIGNED by Penny Olsen and will a...lso come with our limited edition Night Parrot bookmark, featuring the artwork of William T. Cooper. Pre-order your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//night-parrot-australias-most- CSIRO Publishing

05.01.2022 Look what arrived this week! This definitive guide to tropical Australian and central Indo-Pacific marine life from marine ecologist Graham Edgar covers over 2,400 species of animals and plants. Purchase your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//tropical-marine-wildlife-of-a... New Holland Publishers

03.01.2022 Containing over 300 stunning photographs, this book from Princeton University Press is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, including those new to spider identification. Pushing the boundaries of field identification for this challenging group, this guide combines information on features that can be seen with the naked eye or a hand lens with additional evidence from webs, egg-sacs, behaviour, phenology, habitats and distributions. This publication fills a major ga...p in the resources available to everyone with an interest in this fascinating, diverse and important group of animals. Purchase your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//britains-spiders-a-field-guide

03.01.2022 This exciting new release from Text Publishing tells the story of a much-maligned and little-understood native Australian rodent. The Long-haired Rat is known for its fast and prodigious breeding after big rains.Tim Bonyhady’s account of this rodent - from the earliest evidence of it, found in caves and overhangs, to its most recent boom triggered by the 2010-11 rains across Australia - presents a fascinating view of Australia’s history, illuminating a species, a continent, its climate and its people. Purchase your copy here: https://www.andrewisles.com//the-enchantment-of-the-long-h

01.01.2022 We're excited to announce that Andrew Isles Natural History Books will be exhibiting at the 2019 Sydney Rare Book Fair next week! Come and say hello and take a peek at some of our rarest and most beautiful books. When:... Friday November 1st, 1pm-7pm Saturday November 2nd, 10am-4pm Where: MacLaurin Hall Sydney University Manning Road, Camperdown For further details, visit https://sydneyrarebookfair.com/