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October 2022 (67)
A Runner's Guide to Rakiura : A Novel
ISBN: 9780995143852 Author: Jessica Howland Kany Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing “A Millennial New Yorker, a Stewart Island fisherman, and a WW II veteran walk into a bar...” Maudie’s on the run – from New York and from her past ... “A Millennial New Yorker, a Stewart Island fisherman, and a WW II veteran walk into a bar...” Maudie’s on the run – from New York and from her past – but she runs headlong into her future when she ends up on Rakiura Stewart Island on assignment to cover Aotearoa New Zealand’s southernmost running trails. Or, as her new fisherman friend Vil puts it: “Giving brainless bucket-listers hard-ons for islands like mine.” She quickly becomes absorbed into island life and once she hears tales of buried treasure, Maudie embarks on a dogged pursuit of the truth, increasingly hooked by gossipy hints. Clues and waypoints are buried in old SINs (Stewart Island News) and pieces of the puzzle are scrawled on buoys washed up on the pages. Maudie doesn’t cut a convincing detective figure. She’s an erratic, impulsive, semi-alcoholic millennial, but nothing breaks her stride as she wades into the world of laconic locals and dune grass politics. Like a daydreaming runner, the narrative weaves, loops, and backtracks, taking in pāua divers, whales, yellow-eyed penguins, muttonbirds, floating libraries and Sunday pub quizzers. Welcome to a tale of romance, adventure, and a treasure hunt which will take you through decades and landscapes, from the beaches of Rakiura Stewart Island to the battlefield of Monte Cassino, to post-war Paris, to the Twin Towers rebuild. Vast and sweeping in scope, this brilliant debut novel is braided with stories of love and war, loss, relationships, island lore, and the joys of running. A Runner’s Guide to Rakiura is also playful, funny, and romantic, and like any good treasure hunt, there will be reckonings, redemptions, and yes… there will be treasure. Bind: paperback Pages: 424 Dimensions: 153 x 234 mm Publication Date: 18-10-2022 |
$37.50 |
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The Candle Trees
ISBN: 9780995143708 Author: Anthony Holcroft Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing When Julian meets Julia, he is less than impressed. After all, what 13-year-old boy looks forward to having his great-granny join the household? But on discover... When Julian meets Julia, he is less than impressed. After all, what 13-year-old boy looks forward to having his great-granny join the household? But on discovering a diary written by Julia when a young girl, he becomes absorbed in the account of her wild, romantic adventures in a remote South American forest as she goes in search of the legendary and magical Candle Trees. Julia is supposed to be safely at home on her uncle’s remote estate but the date is 1899 and a new century is dawning. Julia is a modern miss, inquisitive and restless for adventure, and ignoring rumours of evil spirits, wild animals and even wilder men, she steps into the forest’s mysterious interior alone – and vanishes. A long and dangerous journey lies ahead, filled with wonders, strange encounters and terrifying ordeals. But the lure of the Candle Trees is irresistible, and Julia makes discoveries beyond her wildest imaginings. The Candle Trees is a wondrous tale, compelling in its power of the written word, and unites both Julia and Julian in the discovery that age is no barrier to experience, or to love. Bind: paperback Pages: 168 Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm Publication Date: 26-10-2022 |
$27.50 |
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Nana's Electric Car : Te Motoka Hiko o Kui
ISBN: 9781991178718 Author: Marie Munro Publisher: Nana's Shed Books Bella, Jacob and Lucas are environment and climate-change savvy, so they're really excited to discover that their Nana has chosen a clean energy way to help pro... Bella, Jacob and Lucas are environment and climate-change savvy, so they're really excited to discover that their Nana has chosen a clean energy way to help protect the environment. Her new car is fully electric. But that's not all. Nana has solar panels on her roof! They turn sun into power and, though crazy it seems, Nana’s new car drives along on sunbeams. Ka hurihia te rā hei kaha pana motokā, ahakoa rerekē ki ētahi, e rere ana te motokā o Kui mā runga i ngā hihi o Tama-nui-te-rā. Rachel Doragh’s dynamic illustrations bring the story to life in an authentic kiwi environment while Piripi Walker’s translation keeps the words simple and clear, so the rhythm is right, and each sentence flows when delivered aloud. Bind: paperback Pages: 28 Dimensions: 210 x 280 mm Publication Date: 07-10-2022 |
$25.00 |
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Where Is This Dog? Kei hea Tenei Kuri?
ISBN: 9781991178701 Author: Ian Munro Publisher: Nana's Shed Books Manu Pango (Blackbird) is in a panic. His friend and protector, This Dog (Ko Tēnei Kurī), is missing and his nemesis, Tērā Ngeru (That Cat), is on the prowl... Manu Pango (Blackbird) is in a panic. His friend and protector, This Dog (Ko Tēnei Kurī), is missing and his nemesis, Tērā Ngeru (That Cat), is on the prowl. Using a simple bilingual English/Māori text, “Where Is This Dog? - Kei hea Tēnei Kurī?” speaks to children about loss, fear and happy outcomes. Rebecca Utting’s fun illustrations bring Ian Munro’s story to life in authentic kiwi settings. Piripi Walker’s literal translation keeps the words simple and clear, so each sentence flows when delivered aloud. Where is This Dog that is my dog? Kei hea Tenei Kuri, ara, taku kuri? Bind: paperback Pages: 20 Dimensions: 210 x 230 mm Publication Date: 07-10-2022 |
$25.00 |
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Monumental : The Greatest Architecture Created By Humankind
ISBN: 9780764364181 Publisher: Schiffer Books A stunning photo book featuring portraits and summaries of masterpieces from 10,000-plus years of architectural history, from churches and temples, castles and ... A stunning photo book featuring portraits and summaries of masterpieces from 10,000-plus years of architectural history, from churches and temples, castles and caves to pyramids and palaces, walls, towers, and more! The iridescent play of light through Gothic windows. Skyscrapers gleaming in the sun. The worn steps of a Mayan pyramid. Indian temples rich in detailed reliefs. Buildings move us, protect us, and give us places for devotion and contemplation, political debate, and artistic expression. Here, humankind's architectural masterpieces are presented in outstanding photographs, accompanied by texts that highlight interesting facts about each monument's history. Presented chronologically, this organization reveals often-overlooked parallels among cultures worldwide: Who would have thought that while the Romans were discussing politics at the Forum, life was flourishing in the Mexican city of Teotihuacán? Or that the Great Mosque of Djenné and St. Patrick’s Cathedral were built at the same time? This captivating book will take you on a global exploration of humanity's greatest architectural achievements, all of which bear witness to their time. Bind: hardback Pages: 352 Dimensions: 285 x 285 mm Publication Date: 28-10-2022 |
$170.00 |
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The Rebel's Wardrobe
ISBN: 9783967040722 Author: Thomas Stege Publisher: Gestalten An entertaining exploration of trend-immune fashion classics and the surprising origins of your everyday clothing items. How did the plain white T-shirt become ... An entertaining exploration of trend-immune fashion classics and the surprising origins of your everyday clothing items. How did the plain white T-shirt become an everyday hero? Which movie star helped turn the leather jacket into a global icon? And were chinos really created for military purposes? The origin stories of these casual men's fashion staples will surprise you, and can often be traced to subversive countercultures. The Rebel's Wardrobe unpacks the modern menswear lexicon and revels, for example, why the Carhartt jacket designed for railroad workers became synonymous with skaters and graffiti artists, and how polo shirts made the leap from middle-class tennis clubs to British Mods. Traversing genres and styles, this book goes back to the gestation period of iconic pieces and shows how they became timeless classics that transcended fashion. Bind: hardback Pages: 256 Dimensions: 225 x 290 mm Publication Date: 20-10-2022 |
$135.00 |
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NYC Storefronts : Illustrations of the Big Apple's Best-Loved Spots
ISBN: 9783791388304 Authors: Joel Holland, David Dodge Publisher: Prestel Publishing his whimsical love letter to the Big Apple’s most cherished and intriguing shops is a timeless celebration of New York’s diversity, energy, resilience, and ... his whimsical love letter to the Big Apple’s most cherished and intriguing shops is a timeless celebration of New York’s diversity, energy, resilience, and weirdness. Every New Yorker has a favorite place to shop—whether it’s for pizza or flowers, to grab a beer, or slurp down soup dumplings. When the coronavirus crisis hit in 2020, illustrator Joel Holland began drawing storefronts near his apartment as a way of memorializing an element of city life that seemed suddenly precarious. He posted them on Instagram and they quickly drew an avid following. Eventually, Holland’s collection grew to include shops recommended by friends or strangers online. This book showcases 225 of his delightful illustrations and runs the gamut, from delis and bodegas to dive bars, bookstores, bakeries, newsstands, cafés, restaurants and more. Each image is paired with engaging text filled with the historical, cultural, and architectural details that have earned these stores a place in people’s hearts. Also included is a foreword by beloved Instagrammer New York Nico, who is known for chronicling the city’s independent businesses. The perfect gift for New Yorkers of all ages—as well as an insider’s guide to everything from dim sum to late-night jazz—this treasury of iconic shops belongs in the library of anyone who loves NYC. Bind: hardback Pages: 192 Dimensions: 195 x 240 mm Publication Date: 04-10-2022 |
$55.00 |
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Jean-Michel Basquiat : Of Symbols and Signs
ISBN: 9783791379579 Author: Dieter Bachhart Publisher: Prestel Publishing This exciting, color-filled retrospective monograph offers new insights into asquiat’s unique visual language and helps illuminate messages about political an... This exciting, color-filled retrospective monograph offers new insights into asquiat’s unique visual language and helps illuminate messages about political and social issues that feel as urgent today as they did a half-century ago. Jean-Michel Basquiat’s symbolic, complex, and often emotionally charged work made a huge impact on the 1980s downtown New York City art scene. And though his all-too-brief career ended when he died at age 27, Basquiat left behind an enormous legacy—not only in the number of works he produced, but also in the messages he encoded around political, social, racial, and cultural issues. This exciting book shows how Basquiat used an intricate network of signs and symbols to challenge the very system that made him a darling of the art world. It traces his inspiration from cartoons, children’s drawings, and advertising as well as his own Haitian and Puerto Rican heritage; discusses the influence of African-American, African, and Aztec cultural histories; and shows how Basquiat incorporated into his work classical themes and contemporary icons—from athletes to musicians. What becomes clear is how, even as a young man, Basquiat had a profound understanding of the artist’s role in art history, and of his position as a young Black artist in a world of racism, suppression and social injustice . This book helps readers decode Basquiat’s unique lingua franca, an intoxicating body of work brimming with social commentary that was in turns incisive, angry, comic, hip, and heartbreaking, and that remains powerful and meaningful today. Bind: hardback Pages: 256 Dimensions: 245 x 300 mm Publication Date: 11-10-2022 |
$115.00 |
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The Art of Punk
ISBN: 9780764364884 Author: Russ Bestie Publisher: Schiffer Books Celebrating a wide range of punk design in vinyl cover art, posters, flyers, fanzines, and other ephemera, The Art of Punk highlights the movement primarily wit... Celebrating a wide range of punk design in vinyl cover art, posters, flyers, fanzines, and other ephemera, The Art of Punk highlights the movement primarily within graphic design and print, while also considering its impact on wider popular culture. Punk was based on immediacy—an often-inspired amateurism and underground, close-knit communities that burned brightly but were not intended to extend beyond the gig, the event, the scene, the moment. Punk songs by such legendary bands as the Sex Pistols, the Ramones, the Damned, the New York Dolls, the Germs, and the Clash tended to be short, fast, and aggressive, and the oft-repeated credo “If it can’t be said in three minutes, it’s not worth saying” was adopted as standard practice, extending in turn to an entire ethos for the whole subculture. The book is arranged chronologically, and by genre, and features more than 900 visual examples both by uncredited artists and internationally renowned designers and design groups, alongside interviews with, and commentary by, many of the artists concerned. Bind: hardback Pages: 240 Dimensions: 254 x 279 mm Publication Date: 25-10-2022 |
$100.00 |
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Deep Color : The Shades That Shape Our Souls
ISBN: 9780764364419 Author: Keith Recker Publisher: Schiffer Books Color is a powerful force in our lives. It is a major influence in visual and verbal communication and on the decisions we make every day. Deep Color unpacks al... Color is a powerful force in our lives. It is a major influence in visual and verbal communication and on the decisions we make every day. Deep Color unpacks all the shades of the rainbow (plus black, white, and pink) with little-known facts, stunning visuals, and a critical perspective on color and the nonverbal meanings it carries. Essays explore the intriguing facets of color, such as imperial yellow in China or lapis lazuli in Egypt. Each hue is illustrated not just in words, but in historical and contemporary images that show how ancient ideas are still very much alive today—and also how color can take on new meanings. For creatives of all kinds, Deep Color helps us unpack the color-laden stimuli all around us and find new depth in our color choices. Bind: hardback Pages: 384 Dimensions: 155 x 220 mm Publication Date: 25-10-2022 |
$79.99 |