Pacific: An Ocean of Wonders by Philip Hatfield

$50.00 NZD

Category: Pictorial

If you centre a globe on Kiritimati (Christmas Island), all you see around it is a vast expanse of ocean. Islands of various sizes float in view while glimpses of continents encroach on the fringes, but this is a view dominated by water. The immense stretch of the Pacific Ocean is inhabited by a diverse array of peoples and cultures bound by a common thread: their relationship with the sea. The rich history of the Pacific is explored through specific objects, each one beautifully illustrated, from the earliest human engagement with the Pacific through to the modern day. With entries covering mapping, trade, whaling, flora and fauna, and the myriad vessels used to traverse the ocean, Pacific builds on recent interest in the voyages of James Cook to tell a broader history. This visually stunning publication highlights the importance of an ocean that covers very nearly a third of the surface of the globe, and which has dramatically shaped the world and people around it. ...Show more

Colourful World by Amandine Guisez Gallienne

$49.99 NZD

Category: Pictorial

How do colours become imbued with meaning? Why do some colours attract us while others repel? How have such phrases as ?green with envy? or ?the blues? come about? Hundreds of photographs are organized here into colour-coded chapters, accompanied by a text that explores colour?s symbolism and the emotio ns it generates. This international quest takes us to exotic and far-flung places ? from a workshop on the outskirts of Kyoto to a bustling market in a small town in Peru and on to a cochineal farm in the middle of the Mexican desert. Colourful World will be a source of inspiration and delight for designers and artists everywhere. First published 2005. ...Show more

Places of Wonder and Discovery by Various

$70.00 NZD

Category: Pictorial

Discover and explore some of the planet's most spectacular and fascinating wonders in this unique collection of images taken by a team of international photographers capturing a selection of the universally significant locations recognised on the UNESCO World Heritage list. A unique collection of exclu sive images taken by a team of international photographers capturing a selection of the universally significant locations recognised on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Chosen for their outstanding cultural and natural importance, the World Heritage sites in this collection all tell inspiring and dramatic stories about our place on our planet. ...Show more

Nomads of the Serengeti by Robyn Stewart

$49.95 NZD

Category: Pictorial

A superb, coffee-table edition which fills the need for a new souvenir volume on this magnificent park. Introductory spreads highlight the special features of each region, and detail their relevance in the yearly, circuitous trek from south to north and back again. Images focus on both the landscape and animal inhabitants, with a special focus on the spectacle of large-herd migration. Predators of the region are also featured, along with images of the raw energy and agitation they introduce to an other wise pastoral scene. Bird life in the Serengeti is captured too, as are the vast weather systems that sweep across the plains. ...Show more

Blooming Books by Raymond Briggs

$49.99 NZD

Category: Pictorial

Beginning with his first published illustration in 1958 and continuing through to the work he continues to produce today, Blooming Books is a stunning and diverse exploration of the work of this unique and brilliant artist. Commentaries by the journalist Nicolette Jones accompany extracts and, in some c ases, complete picture books, reviewing the background to Briggs's work and its underlying themes. Following a foreword from Raymond Briggs and Nicolette Jones's introduction, the book is divided into four main sections: The Early Years (including, among many others, The Elephantand The Bad Baby); The Nursery Classics (e.g. Father Christmas, , The Bear); A Gallery of Characters (e.g. Fungus, The Man, Ug) The Social Issues (When the Wind Blows, The Tin-Pot Foreign General and the Old Iron Woman, Ethel and Ernest). All of Briggs's work is here, from his captivating work for children through to the sharp and satirical works found in The Social Issues. Familiar favourites are also accompanied by some previously unseen material, including preparatory drawings for published titles and work from several planned sequels to Fungus and the Bogeyman. ...Show more

Angels: Guardians of light by Haughey K

$79.95 NZD

Category: Pictorial

Chandeliers by Elizabeth Hilliard

$129.95 NZD

Category: Pictorial

This guide takes the enthusiast through the history of the chandelier, from its first candle-lit forms to the magnificent central light fittings manufactured today - from innovative designs in Italy to classical crystal masterpieces in America.

Colours Of Australia CAT05 by GREGORY Andrew

$130.00 NZD

Category: Pictorial

Westmorland Heritage by Alfred Wainwright

$108.00 NZD

Category: Pictorial

This magnificent book presents a detailed portrait of the buildings, the landmarks and the scenery of the old county of Westmorland. First published in 1975 to mark the incorporation of the county into Cumbria, it has been in demand ever since as both a record of a lost county, as an informed and engagi ng record of one of the loveliest and least spoiled parts of Britain, where nature, culture and history have combined to leave a memorable and exhilarating legacy. Every single parish is included, with its notable buildings or landscapes mapped and illustrated, and its historical or other features of interest discussed and described. Though written "by an amateur, for amateurs' the author's deep knowledge of and close familiarity with the countryside pervade and illuminate the text and the over 2000 line drawings. ...Show more

Castles: England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales by Plantagenet Somerset Fry

$69.99 NZD

Category: Pictorial

Britain and Ireland are home to hundreds of castles, some still lived in, some reduced to little more than lumps and bumps in the landscape. Many of them have been the scene of great historical events - negotiations, battles, sieges, executions, kidnappings and betrayals, and all have often bloody and g rim stories to tell. Today, most castles are fascinating and romantic places to visit. They include Windsor, a vast and rambling warren that would still be recognized by medieval visitors; Carreg Cennen, a fabulous ruin complete with a cliff-side 'secret' tunnel set in breathtaking landscapes in the mountains of Wales; Hermitage in the Scottish Lowlands, where Mary Queen of Scots rode alone to visit her secret lover; and Blarney, most famous for the stone you should kiss in order to gain eloquence, but also one of Ireland's most impressive castles. "Castles" is based on the classic work by Plantagenet Somerset Fry and has been completely revised and redesigned for this brand new edition. this edition first published October 2005 ...Show more

Earthcam by Terry Hope

$39.99 NZD

Category: Pictorial

For the past 40 years, satellites have been sent into space to look back at our amazing planet, and at the same time scientists have been recording the intimate details of life on earth with ever more sophisticated imaging technology. From the ice caps to deserts, cities and landmarks to volcanoes and f orest fires, Earthcam brings together the most spectacular images captured of our home planet into a remarkable visual spectacle. ...Show more

Mountains by Paul Tapponier

$130.00 NZD

Category: Pictorial

From the Himalayas and the Andes to the little-known Altays of Central Asia, mountains are objects of admiration, awe and legend. Mountains: Wonders of the Natural World tours the world's mountain ranges and reveals the origins - and futures - of these natural wonders. Beginning with the tremendous f orces that create and develop mountains, the books explores the secrets of a mountain's endurance against erosive wind, rain and snow, as well as the fate of a mountain in the twilight of its existence, millions of years after its formation. The book firstly discusses the most interesting ranges now in the world, the Himalayas. These are young, growing mountains and natural phenomenon like Tsunami 2004 and South Asia Earth Quake 2005 are actively making them grow. Secondly, the book explains different mountain landscapes like plateaus, volcanoes, etc, and shows how mountains 'die'. This is what has happened to the Rockies and the Alps, where the activity in the earth is dead and glaciers are eating them away. ...Show more