Burton Silver

Preloved, Secondhand Books, written by Burton Silver

Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics
By Heather Busch & Burton Silver
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Journey into a world of courage and friendship wit

Journey into a world of courage and friendship with Momotaro: Peach Boy.
This classic Japanese folktale tells the story of a young hero, born from a peach, who sets off to Ogre Island with his loyal animal companions — a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant — to defeat evil and protect his village.
Condition notes: Damaged dust jacket, damaged spine.
At only $10 – this rescued read is ideal for young adventurers and folklore lovers alike: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/momotaro-peach-boy/
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Explore the magic and creativity of today's rescue

Explore the magic and creativity of today's rescued reads:Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart - $13
The Eagle Of The Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff – $7
Seedbombs: Going Wild with Flowers by Josie Jeffery – $17
Contemporary Bohemian Lace by Vera Levá-Skrovánová – $12
Gymnastics For Men by Nik Stuart – $12
Adam Spencer's World of Numbers by Adam Spencer – $15
Sodeisha: Avant-garde Japanese Ceramics by Australian Gallery Directors Council – $15
The Literary Cat edited by JC Suares & Seymour Chwast – $25
Sly Old Wardrobe by Ivan Southall, illustrated by Ted Greenwood – $35
Bee Man of Orn by Frank R Stockton, illustrated by Maurice Sendak – $25
Stained Glass Patterns by Joanne Nervo – $15Paw your way through these and thousands more secondhand treasures at prelovedbookshop.com.au#PrelovedBooks #UniqueReads #BohemianLace #JapaneseCeramics #ChildrensBooks #IllustratedBooks #GymnasticsBooks #PrelovedBookshop #RosemarySutcliff #AdamSpencer #IvanSouthall #FrankRStockton #MauriceSendak #DouglasStuart #ShuggieBain

Celebrate the voices of Australian women with Mura

Celebrate the voices of Australian women with Murawina: Australian Women of High Achievement by Dr. Roberta B. Sykes. This remarkable collection tells the powerful stories of 34 Australian women—Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and more—who have helped shape the nation through resilience, courage, and a deep commitment to community and culture. With inspiring photos by Sandy Edwards, Murawina: Australian Women of High Achievement is a tribute to the strength and contributions of women across Australia and is available at PLB for $17: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/murawina-australian-women-of-high-achievement/#AustralianWomen #Feminism #IndigenousVoices #Murawina #WomenInHistory #AustralianLiterature #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBookshop

Today's rescued reads list is full of fascinating

Today's rescued reads list is full of fascinating stories and timeless knowledge:Fractals, Chaos, Power Laws by Manfred Schroeder – $15
Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years by Julie Andrews Edwards – $17
Novel Lives: Legends of the Written Word by Jason Steger – $20
Patch Pictures: A Creative Guide to Fabric Collage by Norma Slabbert – $20
Off the Beaten Track by Laura Stoddart – $15
Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics by Heather Busch & Burton Silver – $9
The Scottish World edited by Harold Orel, Henry L Snyder, & Marilyn Stokstad – $20
Veteran Cars by Michael Sedgwick – $15
Design in the Little Garden by Fletcher Karson – $17
Field Guide to the Birds of Australia edited by Ken Simpson & illustrated by Nicolas Day – $20Browse these titles and thousands more at prelovedbookshop.com.au.#SecondhandBooks #PrelovedReads #BookLovers #FabricCollage #HollywoodMemoir #JulieAndrews #FelineArt #ScottishHistory #AustralianBirds #VintageCars #PrelovedBookshop

Explore captivating worlds and unforgettable journ

Explore captivating worlds and unforgettable journeys with today's rescued reads:The Way of Kings, Part 1 by Brandon Sanderson – $12
Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy – $16
The Golden Age of Myth and Legend by Thomas Bulfinch – $15
The Mustang by Melinda Roth – $11
Theater of Sleep edited by Guido Almansi & Claude Béguin – $11
The Utopia Playbook by Ayesha S Ratnayake – $8
The Pan Book of Opera by Arthur Jacobs & Stanley Sadie – $15
Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Lucy De Barbin & Dary Matera – $20
Orientalism by Edward W Said – $11
The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana by Umberto Eco – $9Browse these secondhand books and thousands more at prelovedbookshop.com.au#SecondhandBooks #PrelovedReads #BookLovers #FantasyBooks #OperaLovers #CulturalCritique #ClassicLiterature #MythAndLegend #PrelovedBookshop #BrandonSanderson #MaeveBinchy #MelindaRoth #AyeshaSRatnayake #UmbertoEco #ElvisPresley

Here we have a gorgeous hard cover rescued read th

Here we have a gorgeous hard cover rescued read that covers the evolution of style with The Fine Art of Fashion: An Illustrated History by Julian Robinson.
This unique volume showcases changing fashion trends and cultural attitudes from the 18th century to today, all through the lens of exquisite magazine illustrations.Take it home today for $50 at PLB: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-fine-art-of-fashion-an-illustrated-history/
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A vibrant journey through Britain’s history and

A vibrant journey through Britain’s history and the lives of twelve unforgettable characters, each in search of connection, belonging, and hope. From city streets to rural landscapes, this Booker Prize-winning novel weaves the voices of women, mothers, daughters, lovers, and friends across generations. Explore richly layered stories of a Britain rarely seen.Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo is available in hard cover for $22 at PLB: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/girl-woman-other/#BernardineEvaristo #GirlWomanOther #BookerPrize #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBookshop #LiteraryFiction #Feminism #LGBTQBooks #ContemporaryFiction

Why is the pursuit of beauty so relentless—and w

Why is the pursuit of beauty so relentless—and who really benefits?
The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf is an examination of how the ideals of beauty are constructed and used to control women, shaping lives in subtle and overt ways across work, home, media, and relationships.Take home The Beauty Myth from Preloved today for $9: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-beauty-myth-how-images-of-beauty-are-used-against-women/#TheBeautyMyth #NaomiWolf #SecondhandBooks #Feminism #GenderStudies #BeautyStandards #WomenEmpowerment #PrelovedBookshop #BookCommunity #SelfHelp #PsychologyBooks #SocialCommentary #UsedBooks

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