Australianarama

Australianarama by Stavroula Adameitis (aka Frida Las Vegas) is a joyfully sharp celebration of Australian kitsch, brimming with colour, curiosity and a real affection for the strange corners of our cultural life.

Part illustrated art book, part pop-culture guide, it invites you to ditch the cringe and look again at what we’ve loved—loudly.

Across playful commentary, vibrant illustrations and archival photography, Adameitis tours decades of “so-bad-it’s-good” treasures: big things and spiffy structures, questionable objects and beloved spectacles, from Expo 88 through to the Sydney Olympic ceremony.

Along the way, interviews with icons including Katherine Sabbath, Art Simone and Tony Albert add fresh perspective and plenty of bite.

Perfect for readers who love Australian design, nostalgia, pop culture history, or anyone building the ultimate coffee table book stack (especially for the pool room).

Add Australianarama to your shelves and rediscover Australia at its most unapologetically fun.