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These books are available at bookshops & restoration shops throughout Australia. Flannel Flower Press titles are available from the Publisher.

HOW TO RESTORE THE OLD AUSSIE HOUSE Ian Stapleton Expert advice from one of Australia's top conservation architects. This is a new, revised and enlarged edition with two new chapters. Published by The Flannel Flower Press Paperback, 136 pages, 215 X 285mm ISBN 978 1 875253 16 6 $39.95
	MORE COLOUR SCHEMES FOR OLD AUSTRALIAN HOUSES Ian Evans, Clive Lucas, Ian Stapleton A new and revised edition of an important book first published in 1992 and not reprinted since. This authoritative guide to painting & decorating old houses, using traditional colours in the traditional manner, is illustrated with sketches of types of houses built in Australia between 1820 and the 1940's. Published by The Flannel Flower Press Paperback, 123 pages, 255 x 242mm ISBN 978 1 875253 15 9 $39.95
COLOUR SCHEMES FOR OLD AUSTRALIAN HOUSES Ian Evans, Clive Lucas, Ian Stapleton The first guide to painting & decorating old houses in authentic traditional colour schemes. A 'paint-by-numbers' book, illustrated with sketches of types of houses built in Australia between 1820 & the 1940's. Traditional colour schemes from this book, collected by paintscrapes on old houses throughout Australia, have changed the face of Australian towns, suburbs and the countrside. Published by The Flannel Flower Press Paperback, 108 pages, 255 x 242mm ISBN 0 9594923 3 X $39.95
	GETTING THE DETAILS RIGHT: RESTORING AUSTRALIAN HOUSES 1890s-1920s Ian Evans Working drawings with dimensions for constructing fences, gates, doors, windows,chimneys, verandahs & garages for houses of the late 19th & early 20th centuries. Published by The Flannel Flower Press Paperback, 160 pages, 213 x 287mm ISBN 1 875253 03 3 $39.95
THE FEDERATION HOUSE: A RESTORATION GUIDE Ian Evans The story of the development of this unique Australian architectural style, combined with advice on restoration. Highly commended in the National Trust's Australian Heritage Awards. Jacket sketches by Michael McCowage. Published by The Flannel Flower Press Paperback, 160 pages, including 16 in colour, 213 X 287mm ISBN 1 875253 11 4 $39.95
	AUSTRALIAN HOUSE STYLES Maisy Stapleton & Ian Stapleton The definitive guide to styles of houses built in Australia from 1788 to the present. Illustrated with 63 detailed sketches by Ian Stapleton. The text & drawings combine authority and authenticity with sharp social comment & a wry sense of humour. (Drawings from the cover can be seen throughout this website). Published by The Flannel Flower Press Paperback, 104 pages, 260 X 250mm ISBN 1 875253 13 0 $39.95
CARING FOR OLD HOUSES Ian Evans Winner of the National Trust's prestigious Australian Heritage Award. Superbly illustrated with historic photographs & with detailed sketches by Michael McCowage. Invaluable information & advice for everyone who owns an old house. Published by The Flannel Flower Press Paperback, 213 X 287mm ISBN 1 875253 09 2 $39.95
	THE QUEENSLAND HOUSE: HISTORY AND CONSERVATION Ian Evans & The National Trust of Queensland The fascinating & intriguing history of the traditional timber buildings of Queensland is combined with a comprehensive guide to the conservation of timber houses. Published by The Flannel Flower Press Hardback, 148 pages, 290mm x 220mm ISBN 1 875253 12 2 $49.95
THE COMPLETE AUSTRALIAN OLD HOUSE CATALOGUE Ian Evans Where to get absolutely everything to restore an old building. An Australia-wide directory, with explanatory text, of the companies & people who provide the many products & services necessary for any building conservation programme. Published by The Flannel Flower Press Paperback, 96 pages, 220 X 293mm ISBN 1 875253 05 X $39.95
	THE AUSTRALIAN HOME Ian Evans This social history of Australian architecture from 1788 to 1938 examines everything needed to create a home -- from the bricks & mortar right through to the kitchen stove & the garden gate. Published by The Flannel Flower Press Paperback, 160 pages including 16 in colour, 212 x 285mm ISBN 0 9594923 6 4 A few copies only of the hardback edition @ $75.00
OUR HOME IN AUSTRALIA: A DESCRIPTION OF COTTAGE LIFE IN 1860 Joseph Elliott Joseph Elliott's description of his small stone cottage is full of warmth, humour & the rich pattern of family life in the mid-nineteenth century. Published by The Flannel Flower Press Hardback, 112 pages, 190 x 260mm ISBN 0 9594923 4 8 $19.95
	THE LITHGOW POTTERY Ian Evans A history of an Australian pottery which produced domestic wares that are now collectors' items. Full colour on every alternate page. Published by The Flannel Flower Press Hardback, 176 pages, 212 X 290mm ISBN 0 9594923 0 5 $65.95. Deluxe edition $195.00
These books are available at bookshops & restoration shops throughout Australia or from our off-line bookshop. Please add the appropriate postage to the price & either post a cheque or telephone or fax your credit card details. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Please make cheques payable to The Flannel Flower Press & mail to PO Box 591, Mullumbimby NSW 2482. Phone/fax 02 6684 7677. International callers dial your international access code & then 612 6684 7677. All prices are in Australian currency and include Australian Goods & Services Tax. Postage costs are additional, as follows: For one book: Within Australia add $10.00. For each additional book add $4.00 New Zealand add $A16.50. For each additional book add $A4.00 Elsewhere add $A24.00. For each additional book add $A10.00 Orders posted to destinations outside Australia are sent via Economy Post which is not as fast as airmail but not as slow as surface mail. Australian trade orders should be placed with Tower Books, Unit 9, 19 Rodborough Road, French's Forest, NSW 2086. PO Box 213, Brookvale, NSW 2100. Telephone 02 9975 5566. Fax 02 9975 5599. Email info@towerbooks.com.au. Back to top of page

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