New Zealanders are rather fond of their huts and this books shows why. Our backcountry huts are so very much a part of the Kiwi outdoors life, with a diverse network of huts spread throughout the country offering varying levels of comfort in some incredibly spectacular settings. These humble structures may not feature the latest […]
There are plenty of books out there with photographs of our beautiful country but photographer Barney Brewster wants to highlight the often overlooked beauty of moonlight rather than sunlight. Night Visions offers a fresh and rarely seen perspective on the New Zealand landscape, with a gorgeous collection of night photos. I’ve seen many images of
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More than two years after the devastating September 2010 and February 2011 earthquakes that left Christchurch in ruins, this book takes a look at the recovery and reorganisation of our garden city. We all watched in shock after the quakes, particularly the deadly 2011 aftershock, as the city tried to pick up the pieces: we
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New Zealand New Millennium is a timely, comprehensive and ultimately moving portrait of our nation in images, from 2000 to 2010: news, politics, natural disasters, sports, arts/culture, celebrity, lifestyle, as well as those that are simply quirky, poignant or striking. More than 300 photographs, each accompanied by extended captions, and an immediate, contemporary design results
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This picturesque little country we live in could have been custom-made to fill postcards: from the soaring mountains to the flowing rivers to even the sheep, most of it looks pretty good through a camera lens. And while there are plenty of people out there who reckoned postcards were on their way out with the
A stunning collection of photographs of Central Otago from artist Grahame Sydney provides a new perspective on the beautiful and varied landscape of the region. Over the last decade, since shifting to live in the heart Central Otago, Sydney has captured the unique beauty, austerity and seasonal extremes of the region known to the first
Artist’s book simply stunning Read Post »
Like much of our country, Wanaka is an incredibly photogenic town, with the lake and the light combining to create a natural masterpiece. It could be said that Gilbert van Reenen had a pretty easy task, putting together a book of photos of Wanaka because it would be pretty difficult to take a bad shot
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Packed with photographs of stunning artwork, New Zealand Gallery is a portfolio of this country’s creativity. However, the book is more than just amazing images: Denis Robinson has included interviews interviews with artists working in a wide range of areas, such as contemporary fibre art, wood sculpture, ceramics and glass. This showcase of talent highlights
Photogenic NZ on show Read Post »
He’s a busy bloke Joe Bennett, managing to churn out a great newspaper column each and every week, punctuated by some of the quirkiest travel writing you could hope to find. This time around the target of his interest is Dubai, the modern marvel that matches Middle East traditions with modern wealth. He says of
Does Dubai live up to the hype? Read Post »
Here’s a great book for Kiwis and non-Kiwis alike: if you’re planning a trip anywhere in New Zealand, this book is a must-have. Now in its second edition, 1001 Best Things to See and Do in New Zealand is packed to the rafters with interesting things you can do from one end of our little
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