Books: Photography Related

Most of the titles listed below are available from:
"Parsons" book supplies
Email:books@parsons.co.nz

"Every Kitchen Tells a Story"
On the 11th of Septmeber members of the trust went to a book launch at Dymocks in Wellington. Our official photographer Julia Brooke-White collaborated with Clare de Lore to have published 'Every Kitchen tells a Story'.

Of course Julia was the photographer. All images are in black and white. The photography is the strength of the book. The personality of each owner is almost transparent. Somehow they 'fit' their own space with dignity and presence, and are proud of their special style hub of the house. None are clinical designer kitchens. They are clearly lived and worked in. Nothing is artificially set up, the integrity of the person and the kitchen is maintained. It is a real book. It is life as it is lived. Refreshing and such a relief.

One comment; only three kitchens in fifty four, actually have New Zealand crafted functional ware visible.

"Hokitika Handmade"
The Hokitika Craft Gallery Co-operative Society Ltd has published a wonderful promotional book about their artists.

Marc Zuckerman
Marc Photographed outside his home at Kowhitirangi
Chair: h 1330mm x w 510mm x d 450mm

The book 'Hokitika Handmade' shows the unique nature of both the crafts people's work and their environment, and the special relationship which has developed between the two.

Members of the Hokitika Craft gallery acknowledge the contributions from Keri Hulme, whose writing expressed their feelings so well; Julia Brook-White, whose photography showed them new horizons; designers, Lynaire Williams and Julie Growcott, and Andrew Nolan for his photography on pages 22,23,26 and 27.

Contact: for more information about the book and details as to where to purchase it
Phone: 0064 3 755 8803
Fax: 0064 3 755 8802
E-mail: gallery@minidata.co.nz

Chris Weaver
Chris photographed at Greens Beach
Teapot: w 185mm x h 140mm x d 140mm
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'A Treasury of New Zealand Craft Resources Trust' congratulates this Co-operative group. The book is a model for all craft galleries. It sings the song of the coast - atmospheric - somewhat unspoiled - somewhat wild and beautiful, attracting people whose creativity is unlocked by the unique wonder of the place. Keri Hulme and Julia Brook-White, artists supreme, have captured the very essence.

"On the Way to an Ambush"
By Bruce Connew.
In this book well-known photographer Bruce Connew documents his experience observing the karen people's war with the Burmese government troops. Connew is a photojournalist and a teller of tales. A record of his time spent looking and thinking about what he has seen and what it might mean.
Presented beautifully in a novel-size format with photographs, journal notes and writings.
- NZ$39.95

"Vital Signs"
Harvey Benge.
New photography book from Harvey Benge. A hardback with glossy plates produced and presented in a contemporary fashion. Perhaps Benge's most interesting and original to date. Take a look - his framing and composition puts a new edge on 'realism'.
- NZ$59.95

"Little Book of Relics"
Anne Noble.
A wee gem. Perhaps coming under the category of artist's book. This publication is conceived of in relation to School Reunion, and tales from the form of an old school journal with the photographic works forming the delicate pages of the journal. It traces her early desire to make visual record and complements the themes and preoccupations of her adult life as an artist.
- NZ$65.00

"Eric Lee-Johnson"
By John Turner.
Artist with a camera - Most renowned as an important New Zealand painter and also for his photographs of 'Opo' the Dolphin. This book, however, gives testimony to the importance and originality of his life. John B. Turner reveals some outstanding work and dimensions to this wide-spanning artist.
- NZ$59.95

"Photography and Paradox"
By Peter Turner.
This book is a selection of philosophic writing on photography. An unusual publication on these shores deserving closer attention. The writer is already much acclaimed and established and here he provocatively in modern society.
Thought provoking, informed and digestible.
- NZ$21.95

"Reprint of 'Robin Morrison: at Home and Abroad'"
By Robin Morrison.
There is still much interest in Robin Morrison publications and they are extremely rare to find second-hand. For anyone who always meant to get a collection of his prints but left it too late now's your chance!
- NZ$75.00 Paperback
- NZ$150.00 Hardback

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