Queensland Sketchbook
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A richly illustrated celebration of Australia's Sunshine State, Queensland Sketchbook presents a vivid visual and written portrait of Queensland's diverse landscapes, communities, and character through the artistic eye of Peter Newell. The work captures the sweeping beauty of the region — from its sun-drenched coastlines and tropical rainforests to its outback plains and historic townships — in a warm, evocative tone that honours both the land and its people. Part of the beloved Sketchbook series published by Rigby, it combines detailed illustrations with descriptive prose to chronicle the essence of Queensland life as it was experienced in the mid-twentieth century. This affectionate tribute to one of Australia's most distinctive states serves as both a timeless keepsake and a fascinating historical record for anyone drawn to Australian art, culture, and geography.
Author: Peter Newell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Rigby
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A richly illustrated celebration of Australia's Sunshine State, Queensland Sketchbook presents a vivid visual and written portrait of Queensland's diverse landscapes, communities, and character through the artistic eye of Peter Newell. The work captures the sweeping beauty of the region — from its sun-drenched coastlines and tropical rainforests to its outback plains and historic townships — in a warm, evocative tone that honours both the land and its people. Part of the beloved Sketchbook series published by Rigby, it combines detailed illustrations with descriptive prose to chronicle the essence of Queensland life as it was experienced in the mid-twentieth century. This affectionate tribute to one of Australia's most distinctive states serves as both a timeless keepsake and a fascinating historical record for anyone drawn to Australian art, culture, and geography.