Aussie Icons

Roesler, Jenny; Getty Images (Photographs by). Aussie Icons. South Yarra: Parragon, 2009. First edition. Large quarto. 162, [2]pp. Original Arnott’s Biscuits tin type front and back covers, with black lettering on spine. Illustrated half-title and title page. There is so much to celebrate about Australia that this book just had to be written. This book is a collection of great Aussie icons. Some didn’t even originate in Australia but what happened to them over time has identified them as an icon strongly connected to Australia. Included are: The Old Parliament House; Anzac Day; Banjo Paterson; Cathy Freeman; Ned Kelly; Kakadu; Luna Park; AC/DC; Holden; Vegemite, the Baggy Green; Kylie Minogue, and so much more. Each item is supported by color photographs and a page of historical and current information. vg. Hardcover. (38238) $95