Akubra Handcrafted History

By Neil Montagnana-Wallace

Akubra hats have adorned and protected the heads of generations of Australians for more than a century. This richly illustrated book tells the Akubra story of how handmade craftsmanship will always outshine fast fashion and includes some stunning images of the Australian landscape. It features interviews with family, staff, retailers and friends as well as company files, personal family documents and a look towards the future. The book pays homage to this fifth-generation Australian family-owned company that continues to manufacture thousands of its quality hats within Australia each week. Bounce Books, RRP: $69.95