A SELECTION OF FINE ART TITLES AND PUBLICATIONS

Behind the Canvas: An insider’s guide to the New Zealand Art Market

​$35 NZD

Author: Warwick Henderson
Year Published: 1 October, 2012
Publisher: New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd
Format: Softcover, 196 pages

An accessible handbook that demystifies the aura surrounding the New Zealand art market. Written by an experienced and accomplished art dealer and gallery owner, it traces the history of art in this country, and the emergence of the art boom in the 1970s and 80s.

Parallel Universe : The Art and Design of Roy Good

​$95 NZD

Author: Edward Hanfling
Year Published: 1999
Publisher: Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
Format: Hardcover

‘Parallel Universe: The Art and Design of Roy Good’ celebrates the 50-year parallel careers of Roy Good as both a designer and painter. It draws attention to Good’s pioneering work for New Zealand television from the late 1960s, alongside his early forays into modernist abstract painting, as well as featuring paintings from the last decade – a highly productive period of renewed energy and innovation. The book highlights Good’s continuing commitment to modernism and the Bauhaus ideals that link art, architecture and design as related aesthetic endeavours.

Nga Atua : Maori Gods

​$25 NZD

Author: Robyn Kahukiwa
Year Published: 2017
Publisher: Oratea Books
Format: Hardcover
Genre: ​Māori children's book

 
Come and discover the amazing gods that populate Aotearoa New Zealand. ‘Nga Atua: Maori Gods’ profiles the major players in the Maori pantheon – from the powerful atua Tane to gods of women (Hine-te-iwaiwa), sea (Tangaroa), fire (Mahuika) and many others.

A book to treasure for young and old.

The Standing Strong House

​$25 NZD

Author: Reina Kahukiwa (illustrations by Robyn Kahukiwa)
Year Published: 2018
Publisher: Graphic Press and Packaging, Levin
Format: Softcover
Genre: ​Māori children's book
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A family story that relates to the importance of whanau in the Maori culture, intertwining the old society, and a modern homeless family that finds its roots again.

Fatu Feu'u: On Life & Art​

​$50 NZD

Author: Fatu Feu’u
Year Published: 2012
Publisher: Little Island Press Limited
Format: Softcover
 
In this book, Fatu shares his story, from wilful Samoan-village boy, to New Zealand factory-worker immigrant, to leader in his home communities and the global art world. His thoughts on art and life are woven into an inspiring tale that helps us understand not only what drives this artist, but what’s behind his art.

In Good Form: The Abstract Art of Roy Good​

​$10 NZD

Author: Edward Hanfling
Year Published: 13 December 2007
Publisher: Lopdell House Gallery
Format: Softcover, 64 pages
 
An annotated collection of Roy Good's work, published by Lopdell House Gallery on the occasion of the exhibition ‘In Good Form – The Abstract Art of Roy Good, 1967-2007’, 13 December 2007 – 10 February 2008.

Maumahara : Remember

​$25 NZD

Author: Robyn Kahukiwa
Year Published: 2012
Publisher:  Mahara Gallery
Format: Softcover
 
‘Maumahara : Remember’ curated by Hinemoa Hilliard, is drawn from public and private collections around New Zealand. It includes Robyn Kahukiwa’s work as an artist in graphite, oils, and watercolour; as a printmaker in a variety of techniques; as a writer of children’s books; and an illustrator for posters and books.

Poetic Vision : The Art of Annette Isbey
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​$50 NZD

Author: Richard Wolfe
Year Published: 2013
Publisher:  Emerson Publishing
Format: Softcover
 
Annette Isbey talks about her childhood growing up in the Hokianga during the depression and the war years, her connections with various kiwi literary figures, her years studying at Elam and her time as a politician’s wife (she was married to Labour MP Eddie Isbey). This book features an introduction by Richard Wolfe, who has written a number of books about NZ art and culture.

Mervyn Williams: Shades of Meaning
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​$20 NZD

An annotated collection of Mervyn Williams work from an exhibition at the Gow Langsford Gallery, Auckland. Introduction by David Chin.

Geoff Tune : Tracing the Seasons 1967 - 2011​
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​$15 NZD

Author: Michael Dunn
Year Published: 2011
Publisher: PAULNACHE publishing
Format: Softcover
 
A book documenting a retrospective exhibition of around 30 works by senior Auckland artist Geoff Tune. The works range in date from 1969 to 2011. Includes an extensive catalogue essay written by Dr Michael Dunn.