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,…
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Questions You’re Not Supposed to Ask
Questions You’re Not Supposed to Ask, by Tony Williams (New Holland Publishers, RRP $24.99): Tony Williams is a bloke who likes to entertain, in person, on film or in print. He’s produced some excellent books in his literary career and…
Planting a seed of knowledge
All About New Zealand Plants, by Dave Gunson (New Holland Publishers, RRP $24.99): If, like me, you’re not particularly good at identifying plants, this is the book for you. Artist-writer Dave Gunson has a nice touch with the illustrations, giving…
Good advice for gardeners
The New Zealand Plant Doctor, by Andrew Maloy (New Holland Publishers, RRP $24.99): My gardening talents (or lack of them) are legendary but I think I’ve found the perfect book to give any plant that has the misfortune of meeting…
Artistic baking for all abilities
Divine Cupcakes: A Book of Temptation, by Tamara Jane (New Holland Publishers, RRP $29.99): My somewhat warped sense of humour perked up when I spotted this book: for some reason the title struck me as a very good name for…
Celebrating NZ’s people
Faces of New Zealand, photographs by Brian Curtis (New Holland Publishers, RRP $45): There are already plenty of books around that showcase the beautiful scenery of our country — the mountains, oceans and rivers. There are also quite a few…
A colourful history lesson on Kiwi culture
Kiwiosities, by Gordon El (New Holland Publishers): Here it is: everything you could ever want to know about New Zealand’s traditions, ideas, folklore and history. And perhaps a few things you didn’t realise you needed to know. Kiwiosities: An A-Z…
Help with choosing the right career path
The Career Maze, by Heather Carpenter PhD (New Holland Publishers, RRP $24.99): If you’re a parent, chances are you have on occasions worried about just what the future holds for junior. Every year thousands of youngsters get lost in the…