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Hand-Coloured New Zealand by Peter Alsop

$79.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

Every single photo coloured by hand? Using cotton wool? Yes, such was the era of hand-coloured photography - a painting and photograph in one - the way you got a high-quality colour photo before colour photography became mainstream. Some of New Zealand's best hand-coloured photos were produced by Whites Aviation from 1945. For over 40 years, the glorious scenic vistas were a sensation, adorning offices and lounges around the land; patriotic statements within New Zealand's emerging visual arts. Now, despite massive changes in society and photography, the stunning scenes and subtle tones still enchant, as coveted collectibles; decorations on screen; and as respected pieces of photographic art. But, until now, the inspirational story has not been told; nor have the full stories of Leo White (company founder); Clyde Stewart (chief photographer and head of colouring); and the mission-critical 'colouring girls'. Hand-Coloured New Zealand presents New Zealand's first published collection of hand-coloured photography and reveals the full Whites Aviation story for the first time. Nothing, it seems, can change the appeal of an alluring hand-made craft. ...Show more

Craig Potton's New Zealand.The Landscape of Aotearoa new Zealand by Craig Potton

$39.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

Craig Potton rose to prominence as a photographer in the late 1980s, with a distinct and original view of the landscape of Aotearoa/New Zealand. He was a photographer with little interest in a sentimentalised or romantic view of the land, but rather pursued a less compromising and more muscular vision t hat sought to convey this country's remarkable landscape in a real light. In the decades since Craig Potton has become one of New Zealand's most distinguished landscape photographers, famous for his moody, often dramatic images that signal a deeply-felt connection with the wild parts of New Zealand. This book collects together many of his most celebrated images in one place, a body of work that clearly shows why his reputation is so strong. The images range from his celebrated aerial photography, especially that of the Southern Alps and Fiordland, and of the volcanoes of the Central North Island, his beautifully composed and complex forest interiors, his gentle seascapes, and also those from the rural parts of New Zealand. Beautifully produced and packaged in large format, this will be a book of New Zealand landscape photography not to be missed. ...Show more

New Zealand - Rob Suisted Std by Rob Suisted

$24.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

Rob Suisted is one of New Zealand's most established and best known photographers, with 16 books published of his work and his photos visible in many different, high profile settings, including New Zealand Post postage stamps and New Zealand bank notes. This latest book, New Zealand is a tribute to the quality and depth of his landscape photography, a collection of his best work that reflects a lifetime of interest in, and deep concern for, the remarkable diversity of the New Zealand landscape. Beautifully produced in both large and small format, this book is testament to the skill and dedication of one of this country's most important landscape photographers. ...Show more

Awatere: Portrait of a Marlborough Valley by Harry Broad; Jim Tannock (Photographer); Rob Suisted (Photographer); Dave Hansford (Photographer)

$69.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

The Awatere is the Marlborough river and valley south of Blenheim. It runs from Molesworth Station in the high country all the way to the sea below the township of Seddon, overlooked by Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku, the highest peak in the Inland Kaikoura Range. Author Harry Broad¿s interest in this area w as piqued when he was working on his acclaimed and best-selling book Molesworth, and he has followed through with this to produce Awatere. This is a fascinating and extensive collection of stories that document the multi-facetted, changing face of rural New Zealand, and which explores both the people and the landscape of this area. The upper Awatere valley has many well-known, classic high-country stations, such as The Muller, which borders Molesworth. In the lower valley, there are still many conventional pastoral farms, but the huge change has come through the wine industry. Many people do not realise that the Awatere valley is now the second-largest wine sub-region in New Zealand, with three times the production of an area like Central Otago. This mix of farming and wine has given this area its own unique flavour and character, captured both in Harry Broad¿s stories, but also through the stunning images from photographers Jim Tannock, Rob Suisted and Dave Hansford, as well as a range of others. Awatere will be a beautiful and engaging book, a must-read for anyone interested in Marlborough, or rural New Zealand. ...Show more

Images of a Nation: Rotorua by Rob Tucker

$29.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial | Series: Images of a Nation

One of a series of regional tourism books. Over 100 pages of photographs showing all aspects of life in Rotorua.

Kereru's BBQ by Karyn Wilson

$22.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

Hungry Kereru invites his mates to the bach for a BBQ, with some delicious kiwi favourites to feats on. 

A Painted Journey by Graham Young

$34.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

Journey through the painted landscape of New Zealand seen through the eyes of artist Graham Young as he endeavors to capture the character and motifs of the various regions with his colourful paintings coupled with his own thoughts of his travels. These paintings represent snapshots of the laid back kiw i lifestyle, evoking pleasurable memories of summers gone by, growing up in these exceptional landscapes, highlighted by the ramshackle baches, old vehicles, caravans and once loved and abandoned sheds that are so familiar. This book covers a large part of the South Island as well as the North Island, particularly his journey through vast high country of Central Otago featuring iconic images of the remaining settlements from the gold mining era and later the rail road, each leaving their indelible marks on the region. ...Show more

Looking for the Light by Peter Latham

$39.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

South (rejacket) by Petr Hlavácek

$19.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

Petr Hlavacek is a photographer with a strong affection for the landscape of New Zealand¿s South Island. Based at Franz Josef in South Westland, he has built an impressive reputation for his richly coloured and beautifully composed landscapes. In South, these photographs provide a compelling portrait of the diversity and magnificence of the South Island, covering all of the main tourist destinations, but often from a new perspective and always to the highest quality. Back by popular demand, this reprint features a fresh new cover. ...Show more

Bay of Plenty

$7.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

One Lovely Day (Stickered Stock)

$24.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial

Enchanting New Zealand by Liz Light

$24.99 NZD

Category: NZ Pictorial | Series: Enchanting Series

      Whether you're a first-time visitor or making a return trip, the sheer majesty of New Zealand's landscapes is always awe-inspiring. There are peaceful lakes and thundering waterfalls, active volcanoes and the looming icy peaks of the Southern Alps as well as beautiful sandy beach es. The country is the ultimate destination for those who are looking for an adventure holiday to explore the natural wonders and discover wildlife found nowhere else in the world.   Beyond the scenic bounty, New Zealand also offers world-class local food, wine and accommodation, and friendly, welcoming people. From Auckland at the top of the North Island to Invercargill at the bottom of South Island, Liz Light describes and illustrates the epic scenery, the heritage attractions, the unique Maori culture and the renowned wine regions that make up a memorable trip to the country.   ...Show more