Photographs: collections Books

A pictorial journey through the landscapes, both physical and cultural, which make up the author’s perception of his native land. In all his books to date, Ian Brodie’s wonderful photographs have garnered high praise. We have therefore decided to bring the man, his camera and his lov...

All royalties from the book are being donated to the Christchurch Family Help Trust. The Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011 was one of the worst natural disasters in New Zealand's history. The quake devastated New Zealand's second biggest city and caused significant damage to infrastruc...

In August 2011, the whole of New Zealand encountered spectacular snows. Canterbury and the deep south saw prodigious snowfalls, bringing everyday life to a near standstill, Wellington was blanketed by its first snow in over 20 years, and areas further north, including Auckland, saw snow for the f...

'The landscape surrounding me only pretends to be empty. It is in truth humming with life, with change, with subtle, seductive detail and countless delights.' Grahame Sydney. A classic for years to come, Grahame Sydney's Central Otago is a spectacular photographic celebration of the heart of the Ota...

Kevin Judd occupies a unique position in the New Zealand wine industry. Not only is he one of our most respected winemakers, having turned Cloudy Bay Vineyards into the international star that it is, but he is New Zealand's finest wine photographer. This potent blend of wine knowledge and artistic s...

This season's fashions are good enough to eat; in fact they are entirely edible. In A Matter of Taste Fulvio Bonavia fuses haute couture with cuisine with results that are guaranteed to tantalize fashionistas and foodies alike. Step out in style in a pair of corn espadrilles. A tagliatelle belt ...

Captain Scott perished with four of his fellow explorers on their return from the South Pole in March 1912. Almost immediately the myth was founded, based on Scott's diaries, turning him into an icon of courage in the face of impossible circumstances. But during the final months of that journey Scot...

 Much of New Zealand's history since the arrival of Europeans has been captured through photographs. Historic Photos of Otago is part of a series that showcases many of the provinces's important places as well as events, both great and small, beginning with its role as New Zealand's economic po...

An outstanding, best-selling collection of over 100 photographs of New Zealand and its sub-Antarctic islands by Andris Apse, one of the country's most successful and innovative landscape photographers. This handy pocket edition is ideal for mailing or as a keepsake of your travels.

Photographer Fay Looney captures the essence of New Zealand heartland rugby in an evocative journey through the lens. Goalposts frame the scenic landscape, from the sun-drenched East Cape to windswept West Coast playing fields, from the hard pitches of the volcanic central plateau to the majestic vi...

There are few things more rewarding than having a pet. They love us unconditionally, shower us with attention, and actually help us live longer. So, what can possibly be awkward about our animal BFFs? Well ...nothing. In fact, we're the awkward ones. We adore our pets but let's face it - sometimes L...

Still Life is a unique and hauntingly beautiful photographic study of the Antarctic huts that served as expedition bases for explorations led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton. At the turn of the twentieth century Antarctica was the focus of one of the last great races of ...

Packed with breathtaking photographs, this tribute to Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) celebrates the incredible creations of an iconic, imaginative, and inspirational fashion designer whose work turned heads and hearts all over the world. He was a major fashion figure, famous throughout the world, esp...

Wine Dogs New Zealand is the latest addition to this series which includes Wine Dogs USA Edition and Wine Dogs Australia. It features more than 100 wineries and 125 stunning photos of their loyal pooches. Along the way, the mutts and purebreads are interspersed with short essays by Bob Campbell, ...

  The beauty of New Zealand's rural landscape is often overshadowed by its grander and more famous wilderness scenery. Yet, as rural people have always known, no one travelling through New Zealand can fail to notice how attractive and appealing so much of our farmed countryside is. Farm Cou...

A pictorial parade of New Zealand since European settlement, showing the vast changes; the unbelievable growth of some towns and the demise of others. Over 850 photographs tell the story of the early pioneer spirit that gave the country a solid base which generations have built on to make it a count...

Renowned historian Michael King (1945- 2004) presents a comprehensive and searching documentary of Maori culture and society, and Maori-Pakeha contact, conflict and co-operation. From the earliest daguerreotype around 1852 to the strong protest images of the 1990s, King records and analyses changes ...

The celebrated photographer Annie Leibovitz, author of the New York Times bestselling book A Photographer's Life, provides the stories, and technical description, of how some of her most famous images came to be. “The first thing I did with my very first camera was climb Mt. Fuji. Climbin...

Reprinted for the 50th Anniversary. Opo: The Hokianga Dolphin records the amazing events at Opononi in the summer of 1955-56. It tells the story of Opo, a dolphin with a difference; a dolphin that came in from the sea and stayed in the Hokianga harbour with no inducement beyond an appreciative and g...

The fascinating world of 360 degree panoramic photographs by Thorsten Tiedeke and Werner Weiler in convenient pocket format.

Joe McNally, one of the world’s top pro digital photographers, whose celebrated work has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated, Time, and National Geographic (to name a few), breaks new ground by doing something no photography book has ever done-blending the rich, stunning images and elegant ...

A two-sided photographic tour of the world of modern American burlesque and fetish includes in the first part a cultural history of burlesque complemented by the author's provocative tips on erotic fashion and sensuality, and in the second part a photographic celebration of fetish style.

New Zealand is a country internationally renowned for its stunning scenery and diversity of attractions. In this comprehensive collection of images photographer David Wall has selected those scenes that should resonate with locals and tourists alike as representative of New Zealand's unique landscap...

New Holland's smallest pictorial format, Pictorial New Zealand has sold well over 100,000 copies and is still going strong. Nearly 60 Warren Jacobs photographs of New Zealand's unspoilt landscapes.

The country's longest-standing scenic book, 'A Portrait of New Zealand' depicts the landscapes of the North and South Islands in over 200 photographs. The book was first published in 1982 in two separate volumes, with the combined edition published in 1988 and reprinted every year since. This new ed...

This is a partner to the popular Life-Size Guide to NZ Fish. In similar format (full-colour spread followed by two-colour spread), the book will look at different zones of the New Zealand rocky shore, and the creatures that live within them. The environments covered are: dry/splash zone - pohutukawa...

This book brings together a very special collection of pictures. "Planet Earth" is now regarded as the ultimate wildlife TV series, and its magic lies in its photography. Featuring the very best of "Planet Earth" images - from breathtaking aerials to unique, intimate portraits - ...

This memorable volume showcases all the winning and commended photographs from the world's most prestigious wildlife photography competition: Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year. This year, for the first time, it is published by the Natural History Museum.From emotive portraits of...

In this book of original, behind-the-scenes photographs, acclaimed photographer Terry Richardson follows superstar Lady Gaga during one year of her life, from Lollapalooza through the final show of her Monster Ball tour. During the time period he followed Gaga, Richardson took over 100,000 images an...

New Zealand New Millennium is a timely, comprehensive and ultimately moving portrait of our nation in images, 2000-2010: news, politics, natural disasters, sports, arts/culture, celebrity, lifestyle, as well as those that are simply quirky, poignant or striking. Over 300 photographs, each accompanie...

"Pilgrimage" took Annie Leibovitz to places that she could explore with no agenda. She wasn't on assignment. She chose the subjects simply because they meant something to her. The first place was Emily Dickinson's house in Amherst, Massachusetts, which Leibovitz visited with a small digital camera. ...

These behind-the-scenes, intimate, and unguarded shots have been unearthed after spending 45 years in a duffel bag of The Beatles and Rolling Stones' former tour manager, Bob Bonis. Bonis was the US tour manager for The Beatles' first tour in the States from 1964-1966. Hanging out on stage, backstag...

The best-selling and critically-acclaimed book, The Journey Is the Destination, is now in paperback. Featuring a selection of over 200 pages from the journals of photojournalist Dan Eldon, it is the legacy of a young artist killed just as his creative powers were beginning to be recognized by himse...

Andrew Zuckerman now turns his unique photographic perspective to music. Fifty eminent individuals - artists, composers, producers and performers from rock, rap, dance, soul, R&B, classical, country, reggae, pop, jazz, world and more - are all subjected to Zuckerman's democratic style, hyperreal...

Australia's leading makeup artist, Rae Morris, provides fast, easy-to- achieve looks for women who want to look great in a hurry.

Andre Rieu, born into this world October 1949, is a 60-year-old Dutch violinist and conductor with the world at his feet. Andre Rieu and his Johan Strauss Orchestra are beyond popular around the world with over 30 million in CD and DVD sales. Rieu is bringing classical music back to the people. This...

Who would think that a door had so much to say? But it seems we are fascinated by them, perhaps because they are both mysterious and promising; perhaps because they reflect our geography, traditions and culture; or maybe just because they are often colourful, beautifully crafted and intriguing to lo...

Snowflakes may be an everyday, common subject, but youve never seen them like this! A collection of amazing photography of snow crystals using a unique system designed to take super-detailed micro images of these miniature ice masterpieces, "The Snowflake" is an extraordinary look at a seemingly ord...

A visual history of one hundred years of British boxing, this book contains around 300 photographs from PA Photos' huge archives, spanning the whole of the 20th Century. One of the oldest combat sports, boxing dates back to the ancient civilisations. Popular in 18th century Britain as the outlawed b...

This title presents a visual history of two-wheeled motorized transport: the motorcycle. It contains around 300 photographs from PA Photos' huge archives, spanning the whole of the 20th Century. The story of the motorcycle started when it was little more than a bicycle frame with an engine strapped ...