Bind: paperback

Pages: 48

Dimensions: 245 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 30-09-2012

Bind: paperback

Pages: 48

Dimensions: 245 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 30-09-2012

Peter Morath has photographed and written this book as a sequel to his previous one “Christchurch, A Nostalgic Tribute”. Two chapters are retrospective, showing Lyttelton scenes from the past and some of the heritage buildings lost in the earthquakes. The main part of this book is contemporary though. It is full of recent photographs. They show us Banks Peninsula’s wonderful mix of scenery, history, homes and holiday havens, farming, wildlife and conservation areas, outdoor pursuits and tourist activities.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 176

Dimensions: 286 x 245 mm

Publication Date: 30-10-2012

Kids of all ages - get ready to laugh, smile and tangle!
Sandy Steen Bartholomew's Zentangle for Kidz! is both a fun romp through pattern play and an inspiring art lesson. Kid characters Alex and Lilah entertain the audience while presenting tangle techniques. They talk to the reader in dialog bubbles, so the book has the inviting style of a comic book.
Every page is stuffed with whimsical shapes that grow into awesome designs, but the process is artfully disguised as "messing around with tangles". This book will be especially helpful for anyone who says "I can't draw". Sandy's friendly approach is so inviting, simple and free-form that it will engage even the most timid artist.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 20

Dimensions: 217 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 21-06-2013

This unique account of community-based theatre - theatre created by professionals working with communities - challenges the mainstream history of New Zealand theatre. Rebellious Mirrors looks at the early production of theatre in Aotearoa/New Zealand, investigates the experimental period of the 1970s, which is seen as searching for an authentic role, portrays the beginnings of Maori theatre, and gives a comprehensive portrait of a field of work during the period 1990-2010: work that took place within the contradictory framework of neo-liberalism.

Paul Maunder has had a life-long career in New Zealand theatre, beginning in experimental group theatre, exploring political and bicultural theatre, with occasional forays into the mainstream, before becoming committed to community-based theatre.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 272

Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 20-08-2013

Barry Cleavin has played a significant role within the New Zealand arts scene since the 1960s. In his prints he maintains a consistently individual approach, with a style that is immediately recognisable yet ranges from lightly humorous parody through to caustic social comment. In Cleavin's world nothing is what it seems: Lateral Inversions invites viewers to explore other ways of seeing and understanding, prompting a wider consideration of our fragile and often absurd existence.
Lavishly illustrated with over 120 colour plates, Lateral Inversions draws from Cleavin's vast output to present a major representative survey of his prints and drawings from 1966 through until 2012. Over more than five decades Cleavin has developed thematic groupings, created visual echoes and provided contemporary twists on age-old traditions. Selected works are presented within the context of Cleavin's wider oeuvre, but they are also placed within their social and historical background, demonstrating the range of Cleavin's talent and providing significant new insights into his work and thematic concerns.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 288

Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 18-11-2013

From his home base in Denmark, Jakob Schultz interviewed tattooists from around the world, with an emphasis on Scandinavian artists. Each featured artist says a little about his or her craft and then the pictures do the talking. Photographer Michael Caddy Sondergaard captures the personalities and styles of the tattooists, and then the fresh ink of their clients, with great flair. Every speck of ink, right down to the pores of living canvases, is revealed in stunning detail.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 288

Dimensions: 242 x 242 mm

Publication Date: 16-01-2014

Fun Packaging collects quirky, eye-catching examples of the best bottles, tins, boxes, and bags along with other inventive packaging concepts. While many blue-chip brands rely on consistent marks and reassuring blandness, there’s a new ecosystem of companies and products speaking an entirely different language with their packaging. Whether sharp and refined, rude and crude, or cute and friendly, these products jump off the shelves by portraying brand personalities. Notable entries include a Greta Garbo inspired whiskey label, Food Finish, the world’s first food coloring in a spray can, high definition labels for fresh fish and a cookbook made of pasta. Designers from around the world include Neumeister Design, Studio Lost & Found, Studio mLlongo, Bayley Design, Beetroot Design Group, The Creative Method, Bessermachen Design Studio, Reynolds & Reyner, Mousegraphics, P&W Design Consultants, lg2boutique, Lun Yau, Fresh Chicken, Andre Zaragoza, Yevgeny Razumov and more.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 178 x 242 mm

Publication Date: 01-02-2014

Our days are numbered... so are our currencies, streets and the pages of our books. Numbers are used to mark the passage of time, denote value and record location. There is very little they are not involved in, but perhaps it is time for a makeover– a re-envisioning not of what they express, but how they are expressed. Bold, simple and always iconic, they provide the perfect forms for experimentation. A designers dream canvas, the possible variations of color, form and pattern are endless. From the minimally embellished to the highly stylized, Graphic Digits showcases original designs that breathe life into numbers. Includes calendar, packaging and promotion design, fashion, signage and brand identities.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 190 x 247 mm

Publication Date: 27-06-2014

Decrease stress and increase your creative focus with Zentangle. Pencil, pen, and paper are the only things you need to begin creating 25 original tangles. Includes a new workbook section.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 32

Publication Date: 28-05-2014