An exquisite book of landscapes of Te Waipounamu, the South Island, seen through the eyes of more than 80 of New Zealand's most celebrated artists.

From European expressions of the sublime, to the modernist search for a national identity, to contemporary concerns for the environment, the spectacular scenery of Te Waipounamu has long inspired artists to reflect on and communicate ideas that extend beyond the natural world.
In this beautifully presented new book, full page artworks are accompanied by short curatorial texts that provide the reader with insights into the land, the artist and the artwork. Showcasing more than 100 remarkable paintings, prints, photographs, weaving and ceramics from the past 150 years, Te Waipounamu captures the serene beauty of the Marlborough region, the spectacular spine of the Southern Alps, the wild depths of Fiordland, the rugged West Coast forests and glaciers, the Canterbury High Country and great plains, the volcanic beauty of Banks Peninsula and the island's dramatic coastlines.
The artists include:
Mark Adams
Rita Angus
Leo Bensemann
Tony Fomison
John Gibb
Louise Henderson
Lonnie Hutchinson
Elizabeth Kelly
Rata Lovell-Smith
Doris Lusk
John Macintosh Madden
Colin McCahon
Trevor Moffitt
Buck Nin
Bridget Reweti
Olivia Spencer Bower
Margaret Stoddart
Bill Sutton
Graham Sydney
Sydney Lough Thompson
Petrus van der Velden
Toss Woollaston
and many more!