Bottersnikes And Other Lost Things

Fantasy Children’s Books Australiana

Bottersnikes and Other Lost Things by Australian scholar Juliet O’Conor is a lavishly illustrated hardcover that unearths the hidden history of our favourite picture-book creatures. This 2009 first edition from The Miegunyah Press belongs on the shelf of anyone who loves Australian children’s illustration, fantasy art or bedtime classics.

The book is a numbered copy, printed on heavy art-stock and protected by its original dust jacket, every page still crisp and unmarked. Condition is very good to like new: tight binding, no inscriptions or smoke odours, just a bright, clean volume ready for instant enjoyment or gift-giving.

Inside, O’Conor traces how the pesky Bottersnikes, the cheerful Gumbles and their bushland rivals evolved from sketch pads to national icons. She weaves literary theory, publishing lore and rare archival pictures into a narrative that captivates collectors, educators and nostalgic adults alike.

At 261 pages this is more than a picture book; it is a keepsake of Australian cultural history. Secure this scarce first printing now and rediscover the stories that shaped countless childhoods Down Under.