{"product_id":"2026200010632-secondhand-hobart-sketchbook","title":"Hobart Sketchbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Worn\/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHobart, Tasmania's storied capital, comes alive through the meticulous pen-and-ink drawings of Max Angus, whose artistry captures the city's colonial streetscapes, harbourfront grandeur, and mountain-framed horizons with remarkable clarity and warmth. Hobart Sketchbook presents an intimate visual and literary portrait of one of Australia's oldest and most architecturally rich cities, pairing Angus's detailed illustrations with Patsy Adam Smith's evocative prose to create a record that is both historically grounded and deeply personal.\n\nPart of the celebrated Rigby Sketchbook series, this volume stands as a testament to Hobart's unique character — its Georgian sandstone buildings, the brooding presence of Mount Wellington, and the bustling energy of Sullivan's Cove. Adam Smith's text chronicles the city's convict past, its maritime heritage, and the lives of the people who shaped it, lending each drawing a deeper historical resonance. For admirers of Australian history, art, and place, this is a work that rewards careful contemplation long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130720985307,"sku":"2026200010632-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/fdca1903-54b4-489f-8f7c-f09004c13723.png?v=1786589298","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200010632-secondhand-hobart-sketchbook","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}