Recent books from The Beagle Press
The Beagle Press was established in 1980 by Lou Klepac, to publish books on Australian art and has published and produced well over 100 fine art books to date. The Beagle Press has produced books for many public institutions including the Art Gallery of New South Wales; Powerhouse Museum; National Library of Australia; and many leading artists. A high standard of quality and production is a hallmark of all Beagle Press books.
Margaret Woodward 2020 new edition
A new revised and edited softcover edition, with more colour plates and additional images from Woodward’s sketchbooks.
Margaret Woodward is recognised as a distinctly original artist. Winner of the Wynne Prize, and many other awards. This book explains how her highly individual style has evolved and reveals her singular achievement in an informative and sympathetic text.
Softcover | 168 pages | 235 x 280 mm | colour plates and numerous photographs. | ISBN 978-0-947349-65-3 | out now
Peter Kingston OUT NOW
A versatile, multi-talented artist, with a natural ability for drawing, Peter Kingston (b. 1943)… met and established a lasting and inspiring friendship with Brett Whiteley, became his neighbour in Lavender Bay. From his new vantage point of the harbour, Kingston would go on to create some of his most impressive works such as Passing Ferries 1999 and Sacred House 10 2018.
Tim Storrier OUT NOW
Talented and precocious, he had two mentors who provided the young artist with support and encouragement, Brett Whiteley and John Olsen. Olsen also introduced him to Lake Eyre in 1976, which was a seminal experience for the young artist. Through a long and active career, Storrier has produced a large body of work which includes some paintings on a heroic scale.
Hans Heysen OUT NOW
Hans Heysen is one of the giants of Australian art who transformed the way we see the Australian landscape during the first two decades of Federation. Back from four years of study in Europe at the end of 1903, he achieved an astronomical success within twelve months of his return. Two major works were acquired by State Galleries and he was awarded the Wynne Prize, the first of nine times.…