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Footprints on the Land - How Humans Changed New Zealand by Richard Wolfe
$45.00 NZD
Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: near fine
Less than a thousand years of human occupation have massively altered Aotearoa. In this fascinating work, cultural historian Richard Wolfe explores how and why settlers have impacted on nature and what this means for our future. Footprints on the Land is a timely review of the human place in our environ ...Show more
Historic Auckland & Northland by Richard Wolfe
$49.99 NZD
Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: Very Good
Another edition to this sumptuous historical series. A beautifully produced book showcasing the history of the region through superb historic photographs, many not published before, and informative extended captions. Over 140 photographs tell the story of Auckland and Northland.
It's in the Post: The Stories Behind New Zealand's Postage Stamps by Richard Wolfe
$39.99 NZD
Category: New Zealand
Stamps are more than just a payment for postage. The best and most memorable are gems of graphic design and encapsulations of our history. They celebrate landmark events, famous New Zealanders, sporting and creative achievements; our natural heritage, enterprising spirit and ingenuity. Looking back at m ...Show more
Kiwiana by Stephen Barnett; Richard Wolfe
$24.99 NZD
Category: New Zealand
Kiwiana is an essential guide for both New Zealanders and overseas visitors, identifying and celebrating some of the more colourful and durable aspects of this country's popular culture. Known as Kiwiana, these are characterful objects and customs that define the New Zealand way of life. They have becom ...Show more
Mitchell & Mitchell: A Father & Son Arts Legacy by Peter Alsop; Anna Reed; Richard Wolfe
$47.99 NZD
$79.99 (40% off)
Category: Discounted Non-Fiction (selected titles) at 40% off RRP | Reading Level: near fine
Leonard C. Mitchell and Leonard V. Mitchell ¿ father and son ¿ are two forgotten artistic heroes. Now, critically studied for the first time, their highlight reel runs long. No other family can likely claim such a diverse contribution to New Zealand art. This beautifully designed and illustrated title b ...Show more
New Zealand's Lost Heritage: The Stories Behind our Forgotten Landmarks by Richard Wolfe
$49.99 NZD
Category: New Zealand Historical | Reading Level: good-very good
Features 20 notable structures which, for various reasons, no longer exist. Most of the buildings have been demolished in the name of urban development, creating controversy ... Each building is discussed and illustrated including the circumstances of its demise. The selection includes: Ruapekapeka pa i ...Show more
Sure To Rise: The Edmond's Story by Peter Alsop, Kate Parsonson, Richard Wolfe
$59.99 NZD
Category: New Zealand Historical
Edmonds is one of New Zealand's best-known brands - its radiant sun and 'Sure to Rise' promise have embellished baking powder labels and the much-loved Edmonds Cookery Book for over a hundred years and are now embedded in our popular culture. The man behind the company, Thomas Edmonds, came to New Zeala ...Show more
With Honour - Our Nation, Our Army, Our History : New Zealand's History Told Through the Collection of the QEII Army Museum by Richard Wolfe
$59.99 NZD
$62.00 (3% off)
Category: New Zealand Historical | Reading Level: Very Good
The story of New Zealanders at war and in peace - a personal story, the real story, told through the collections and recollections of those men and women who were there, and illustrated from the resources of the QEII Army Museum. The history of New Zealand is intertwined with the history of her army: fr ...Show more
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