River Yarra 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: Very good
Pages: Good
The River Yarra, Melbourne's iconic and storied waterway, comes alive in breathtaking visual detail in River Yarra Sketchbook, a celebration of one of Australia's most culturally and historically significant rivers. Bill Beasley's evocative drawings capture the Yarra's shifting moods — from its tranquil upper reaches through bushland to the bustling urban heart of Melbourne — presenting a panoramic portrait of a river that has shaped a city's identity. Brian Carroll's accompanying text grounds each image in rich historical and social context, chronicling the communities, industries, and landmarks that have grown along the Yarra's banks over generations. Together, Beasley and Carroll craft a work that sits at the intersection of fine art and local history, illustrating the deep bond between Melbourne and its defining waterway with warmth and authority. The sketchbook format lends an intimate, almost journal-like quality to the work, inviting readers to see familiar landscapes through fresh, artistically attuned eyes. For lovers of Australian heritage, urban history, and illustrated art books alike, River Yarra Sketchbook is an essential and enduring tribute — one that leaves you wondering just how many of the river's secrets are still waiting to be discovered.
Author: Bill Beasley (Drawings); Brian Carroll (Text)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
The River Yarra, Melbourne's iconic and storied waterway, comes alive in breathtaking visual detail in River Yarra Sketchbook, a celebration of one of Australia's most culturally and historically significant rivers. Bill Beasley's evocative drawings capture the Yarra's shifting moods — from its tranquil upper reaches through bushland to the bustling urban heart of Melbourne — presenting a panoramic portrait of a river that has shaped a city's identity. Brian Carroll's accompanying text grounds each image in rich historical and social context, chronicling the communities, industries, and landmarks that have grown along the Yarra's banks over generations. Together, Beasley and Carroll craft a work that sits at the intersection of fine art and local history, illustrating the deep bond between Melbourne and its defining waterway with warmth and authority. The sketchbook format lends an intimate, almost journal-like quality to the work, inviting readers to see familiar landscapes through fresh, artistically attuned eyes. For lovers of Australian heritage, urban history, and illustrated art books alike, River Yarra Sketchbook is an essential and enduring tribute — one that leaves you wondering just how many of the river's secrets are still waiting to be discovered.