New Zealand Art Books

The Painted Garden by Christopher Johnstone.

Following the format of his earlier "Landscape Paintings of New Zealand". The author now intertwines an artistic narrative with stories of the gardens and their gardeners from 1830 to the present.

Hardback, 272 pages, $75.00

In Search of Paradise by Graeme Lay.

Artists and writers in the Colonial South Pacific. This lavishly illustrated book presents the lives of some of the finest artists and writers to have been inspired by the Pacific.

Large hardback edition, 256 pages, $90.00

White Silence: Grahame Sydney's Antarctica.

This outstanding collection of photographs from one of New Zealand's most pre-eminent artists pays homage to the Antarctic Landscape.
Full of colour photographs.

Hardcover, 167 pages, $105.00

New Zealand Portraits by Richard Wolfe.

This magnificent book presents a series of portraits of New Zealanders over a period of 239 years, beginning with an image by the first European professional artists to visit the country.

Hardback, 239 pages, $80.00

Preview 2008 Contemporary South Island Artists.

A survey exhibition catalogue by emerging South Island Artists encompassing a range of art practices and philosophies confirming that artists continue to sketch their boundaries.

Paperback, 41 pages, $6.00

Certain Words Drawn

Artist John Reynolds has pursued a career based on taking a fragment of text out of its original context and re-creating it to provide a fascinating perspective on the written word.

Peter Peryer Photographer
By Peter Peryer

This book brings together the largest body of his work to date, and includes essays from Peter Simpson and Peter Peryer himself.

This book is a comprehensive and beautiful book to accompany his touring exhibition.

The Carver and the Artist: Maori Art in the Twentieth Century
By Damien Skinner

This publication, with over 100 colour photographs, charts the growth and development of the new forms of Maori art which emerged during the mid-twentieth century in New Zealand. The relationship between traditional Maori art forms, especially carving, and the modern art world is explored through this dynamic book.

Rita Angus: An Artist’s Life
By Jill Trevelyan

This beautiful Te Papa Press book is the first biography published about Rita Angus. Rita Angus was a pioneer of modern painting in New Zealand and this book brings her legacy and art to life. Illustrated with personal photographs and over 100 reproductions of Rita Angus’ art work and sketches.

Bill’s Story: A Portrait of W. A Sutton
By Pat Unger

This new publication explores the man behind the art; W. A. Sutton as child, student, tutor, artist, bohemian and friend. His life story is sensitively told by Pat Unger, using Sutton’s personal letters and archives, to create a three-dimensional portrait of the artist.

Towards Aotearoa: A Short History of 20th Century Contemporary New Zealand Art
By David Eggleton

This new publication chronologically showcases the best examples of twentieth century New Zealand painting, sculpture, printmaking and photography. Written in an informative and highly readable manner, this history of New Zealand art is accompanied by 101 beautiful colour illustrations. David Eggleton, a poet and art critic, succeeds in bringing art and the story of New Zealand artists alive in his latest book.

Hardback, 224 pages, $99.99

The Big Picture: A History of New Zealand Art from 1642 by Hamish Keith

Leading commentator on New Zealand art, Hamish Keith, presents his personal views on New Zealand art. The text, which takes readers on a fascinating exploration of New Zealand art history and culture, is accompanied by over 300 illustrations. The book is published in conjunction with the TVNZ series of the same name.

Soft cover, 288 pages, $49.99

The Art of Grahame Sydney by Grahame Sydney with Brian Turner, Belinda Jones, Michael Findlay and Reg Graham

Grahame Sydney's 30 year artistic career is covered in this stunning newly reprinted book, showcasing not only his distinctive landscape paintings but his pencil drawings, portraits, still lifes, lithographs and etchings. This comprehensive survey of one of New Zealand's best loved artists includes 143 colour reproductions and biographical notes on the artist.

Hardback, 191 pages, $99.99

Woven Stone: The Sculpture of Chris Booth by Chris Booth

The sculptural works of one of New Zealand's foremost contemporary sculptors Chris Booth, are brought together within this publication. Booth works as an environmental and land artist using natural and found materials both in New Zealand and abroad. This book covers his work from the 1960's to the present day.

Hardback, 304 pages, $69.99

Esplin: Tom and Edith's Creative Journeys compiled by Donald Offwood

This publication commemorates the art and life of artist Tom Esplin and his wife through her diaries of their travels in Europe. Stunningly illustrated with Tom's paintings. This book recognises an example of New Zealand's artistic talent.

Hardback, 176 pages, $60.00

New New Zealand Houses by Patrick Reynolds and John Walsh

In this book leading architectural photographer Patrick Reynolds and Architecture New Zealand magazine editor John Walsh look at 25 of the best new New Zealand houses. Extensively illustrated with intelligent text, this publication presents an expert survey of contemporary residential and award-winning New Zealand architecture.

Hardback, 320 pages, $90.00

New Zealand Painting: A Concise History by Michael Dunn

Michael Dunn presents a concise history of New Zealand painting from colonial times to the present day, including contemporary Maori and Pacific Island artists. This book includes 132 colour plates and 49 black and white reproductions.

Hardback, 224 pages, $99.99

Architecture inspired by New Zealand by Amanda Hyde de Krester and David Sullivan.

This book combines the best of New Zealand's residential architecture together with photographs of some of our most spectacular and unique landscapes.

A publication designed for anyone interested in leading edge architecture situated in some of New Zealand's most beautiful and unique settings.

Floor plans of each project are included at the back of the book.

187 Pages. Hardback $69.99
Paperback $49.99

Trevor Moffitt: A Biography by Chris Ronayne.

Warwick Henderson suggests that Trevor Moffitt is one of New Zealand’s greatest artists.

This biography displays how indelibly Trevor Moffitt was able to portray a New Zealand way of life.

Paperback with colour reproductions 228 pages $49.99

Joanna Margaret Paul: Drawing by Jill Trevelyan and Sarah Treadwell.

A selection of more than 80 exquisite drawings by the late artist, most of which have never been published.

Paperback, 139 pages, $49.99

How To Look At A Painting by Justin Paton.

Winner Lifestyle and Contemporary Culture - Montana NZ Book Awards 2006. Whether you're a keen art collector, a serious student or just visit a gallery occasionally, this brilliant exposition of painting in all its forms will open your eyes to things you've never seen before.

Paperback, 126 pages, $24.99

New in hardback – a limited edition with photographs at $39.99

Leo Bensemann – Portraits, Masks and Fantasy Figures by Caroline Otto.

This book contains 50 years of Bensemann's portrait, mask and fantasy figure drawings and paintings. Compiled by the artist's daughter Caroline Otto.

Paperback, 128 pages, $44.99

The Art of Robyn Kahukiwa.

This book assembles Robyn's selection of over 100 works that represent her artistic career. Ordered chronologically and reproduced in full colour, the works signpost the trail of her 35 year journey in the visual arts.

Hardback, 168 pages, $75.00

Virginia King: Sculptor.

Virginia King is a leading New Zealand sculptor whose passion for the land and for all aspects of natural order are reflected in her works. This book is an inspiring visual presentation of innovative sculptural works that carry echoes of history, the natural environment and mythology.

Hardback, 120 pages, $49.99

Crafted by Design: Inside New Zealand Craft Artists' Studios by Jeanette Cook.

55 stories providing a vibrant cross-section of New Zealand's contemporary craft-art scene.

Paperback, 192 pages, $59.99

New Territory Warren and Mahoney: 50 Years of New Zealand Architecture.

This book features a collection of Warren and Mahoney's buildings and ideas, all celebrating their first half century and includes personal essays written by key architects within the practice.

Hardback, 241 pages, $109.99

Goldie by Roger Blackley.

Over 100 of Goldie's Maori portrait paintings are reproduced in full colour, many for the first time. This book was published to accompany the first retrospective exhibition of Goldie's paintings.

Hardback, 200 pages, $79.99

Contemporary NZ Art Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4 by Elizabeth Caughey and John Gow.

This series offers readers a comprehensive view of New Zealand artists working at the beginning of the twenty-first century. In each book, twenty artists are represented and over one hundred artworks are reproduced in full colour.

Paperback, 112 pages, $49.99 each

The Art of Maori Weaving: The Eternal Thread/Te Aho Mutunga Kore by Miriama Evans.

This stunning book presents a photographic survey of the concepts and values of traditional Maori weaving practices. Celebrating the innovation and development of weaving and plaiting as art forms in modern times, while acknowledging the technology developed by weavers through the past centuries. Featuring some of New Zealand's foremost Maori expert weavers.

Paperback, 176 pages, $59.99

The Desire of the Line: Ralph Hotere Figurative Works by Kriselle Baker.

Alongside the large abstract paintings for which he is so much admired, Ralph Hotere has throughout his career produced countless beautiful figurative works – drawings and paintings. This book introduces these works and presents a selection of 142 images focusing especially on the ‘Women' series from the 1960's.

Paperback, 156 pages, $49.99