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A major new history of craft that spans three centuries of making and thinking in Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Moana (Pacific). Paying attention to Pkeh, Mori, and island nations of the wider Moana, and old and new migrant makers and their works, this book is a history of craft understood as a...

traces the 20-year career of a leading New Zealand photographer. Ann Sheltons evolution as a camera artist with a unique, penetrating vision into the culture and history of New Zealand is beautifully illustrated in this book, which includes multiple examples from all her important bodies of work. 22 x 29 x 4cm hardback with slipcase 304 pages

A glorious survey of the career of one of New Zealands best-regarded contemporary artists Gretchen Albrecht CNZM is one of New Zealands most influential painters. Over the course of her long career, her work has continued to surprise and delight, and her paintings feature in many important collectio...

Award-winning photographer Jane Ussher spent several weeks in Te Papa's natural history collection storage areas shooting this outstanding book, and the result is a true treasure. Stunningly photographed and beautifully designed, its 157 images capture the glory of the insect, fish, mollusc and bota...

This richly illustrated and lively social history explores the creation, consumption and spectacle of fashionable dress in Aotearoa New Zealand from 1840 to the early 1900s. Dressmakers were essential contributors to the development of New Zealand, and as a colonial outpost of the British Empire, Ne...

CORNER OF THE COVER DAMAGED Over 5000 proverbs and other expressions. Beautiful new illustrations. Now also includes an extensive subject index, as well as listings of personal names, iwi, hpu and the migratory canoes. Originating from events in Mori history, literature, legends and everyday life. U...

Revised Edition of the original Wise Words of theMori- Revealing History and Tradition. Over 5000 proverbs and other expressions. Beautiful new illustrations. Now also includes an extensive subject index, as well as listings of personal names, iwi, hpu and the migratory canoes. Originating from even...

NZ Surf: Windows is the fourth book in Warren Hawkes Surf series. Windows is a refinement of the proven formula. This hardcover book celebrates all aspects of our Kiwi surfing community. From our rich surfing history, longboarding, shortboarding, the elder states-people to the frothing grub. Warren's spectacular surfing photography features throughout the book. ISBN 9780473635145

A vivid and revealing publication to accompany and celebrate a landmark exhibition. Alongside new essays from distinguished local and international art historians, curators and critics, this book includes a rich visual chronology of Frances Hodgkins travels across various cultures and landscapes, fr...

The portrait wall in Toi Art, the art gallery within New Zealands national museum, Te Papa, is the most popular art exhibition for museum visitors. Hung salon-style on dark red walls, its 36 arresting portraits span historical portraiture to contemporary practice, and represent mana. Some trumpet th...

Book Description - Documents illustrating aspects of New Zealand Church history - Fifth Edition a comprehensive collection of documents detailing the history of the church in New Zealand from its beginnings in the early nineteenth century to the present day. Informative introductions and explanation...

SAVEnearly 30% on our visually stunning Art Series Book Set, including an Ethicool Library Bag Home to our most highly-revered illustrations, crafted by some of the world's most incredible children's book authors, The Art Series book set is sure to fascinate theminiature art connoisseurs among us,le...

From luscious landscapes to pastoral portraits, explore the extraordinary world of Robin White. An incredible catalogue of her career spanning 50 years, features over 150 of Whites artworks as well as photographs from throughout her life, immersing you in her art practice and in her inspirations. Th...

This bundle includes the titles by Bob Cornuke: - On the Trail of Discovery - DVD - In Search of the Lost Shipwreck of Paul - Book (hardback) - Tradition - Book (paperback) - Explore - Book (paperback), and - Search for the Ark of the Covenant - Book (paperback) On the Trail of Discovery - DVD Bob C...

In 2020, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tmaki hosted over 200 works of incredible Mori art in the highly acclaimed, ground-breaking exhibition. Work by every artist in Toi T Toi Ora is immortalised within this publication and expertly captured in high-quality colour photography, allowing you to immerse ...

By Murdoch Riley (S130) ISBN 9780854671304 BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Perfect bind) DIMENSIONS: 110mm X 165mm PAGES: 60 From Pre-History times when the land was formed, to the arrival of Kupe, the Polynesian explorer, right down to the present day. All the highlights. History in a nutshell, with informative text that has been illustrated by 114 drawings, paintings and photos.

By Murdoch Riley (B094) ISBN 9780854670949 BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Perfect bind) DIMENSIONS: 115mm X 181mm PAGES: 92 The Mori language is extraordinarily rich in proverbs and sayings. This is a compendium of over 500 sayings encapsulating the customs and traditions of the race. A treasure store of acc...

Published on the occasion of the exhibition Bill Culbert Slow Wonder, this book traces the enduring influence of the camera obscura (dark chamber) on New Zealand artist Bill Culberts sculpture and photography. Two essays by Curator, New Zealand art Julia Waite and Associate Professor Justin Clemens ...

An enchanting book about our galaxy by a much-loved painter The universe and everything in it is always expanding into tomorrow. What a scene, eh More magic than magic. Magic, mysterious and beautiful. And here we are. On the third rock from the sun, figuring it out. In this enchanting book for read...

The Golly Find photo books follow the different Golly characters on a hide and seek adventure. In this first book, Hugo explores Auckland. In some of the photos, Hugo will be easily found, boosting your child's confidence. In others, however, he will be mischievously hidden, testing his/her patience...

This A4 size art piece is a made from a collage of vintage New Zealand postage stamps from the 1940 Centennial set The stamps are placed behind a card stencil to create a unique piece of Kiwiana Art depicting this famous face from history There will be slight variation from the pictures shown for ea...