Sport 42: New Zealand new writing 2014
Lots of interesting stuff (and good writing)! Mark Williams on sex, death and household objects in the work of Bill Manhire and other New Zealand poets; Stephanie de Montalk interviewing Alphonse Daudet (1940-1897) about chronic pain; &c, &c.
Incomplete Works by Dylan Horrocks $35.00
A selection of Horrocks' excellent short comics, 1986-2012.
The Double by Maria Takolander $37.00
"Fiercely intelligent and idiosyncratic, sometimes shot through with black humour, sometimes pressing down on the reader with the full weight of human horror… Individually, Takolander’s stories can be bleak, but collectively they are thrilling. This collection announces the arrival of a considerable talent." - Australian
Lots of interesting stuff (and good writing)! Mark Williams on sex, death and household objects in the work of Bill Manhire and other New Zealand poets; Stephanie de Montalk interviewing Alphonse Daudet (1940-1897) about chronic pain; &c, &c.
A selection of Horrocks' excellent short comics, 1986-2012.
"Fiercely intelligent and idiosyncratic, sometimes shot through with black humour, sometimes pressing down on the reader with the full weight of human horror… Individually, Takolander’s stories can be bleak, but collectively they are thrilling. This collection announces the arrival of a considerable talent." - Australian
Tristano, A novel by Nanni Balestrini $37.00
Every copy of this novel is unique (there are
109,027,350,432,000 possible variations)! How will the random ordering
of the paragraphs affect your reading of the text? There's only one way to
find out. You might want several copies for comparison!
Pivotal yet enigmatic, Kirk made a much deeper impression on New Zealand politics than his brief Prime Ministership would suggest.
Where the Rekohu Bone Sings by Tina Makereti $38.00
From the Chatham Islands to London, from 1835 to the 21st century, this quietly powerful and compelling story confronts the complexity of being Moriori, Maori and Pakeha.
Pom and Pim by Lena and Olof Landstrom $19.99
That's bad luck. Or is it?
Another delightful picture book from Gecko Press.
The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson $26.00
Wonderful new YA fiction, dealing with important issues.
"Laurie Halse Anderson is the Paul Zindel of the 21st century, creating intriguing young characters who combine strangeness with charm…The Impossible Knife of Memory is a positive story, where events develop in an unpredictable way, avoiding cliches, and providing a satisfying conclusion. In fact, this is a novel that will be enjoyed by all who appreciate good writing." - Dominion Post
Wales and Dolphins of Aotearoa New Zealand by Barbara Todd $49.99
Full of clear information and photographs.
From the Chatham Islands to London, from 1835 to the 21st century, this quietly powerful and compelling story confronts the complexity of being Moriori, Maori and Pakeha.
That's bad luck. Or is it?
Another delightful picture book from Gecko Press.
Wonderful new YA fiction, dealing with important issues.
"Laurie Halse Anderson is the Paul Zindel of the 21st century, creating intriguing young characters who combine strangeness with charm…The Impossible Knife of Memory is a positive story, where events develop in an unpredictable way, avoiding cliches, and providing a satisfying conclusion. In fact, this is a novel that will be enjoyed by all who appreciate good writing." - Dominion Post
Wales and Dolphins of Aotearoa New Zealand by Barbara Todd $49.99
Full of clear information and photographs.
You have been needing this book very badly.
22 stories and poems from New Zealand's best and freshest writers, inspired by the contents of Te Papa.
The first book-length history of the 'Overseas Experience' phenomenon, based on oral accounts from every decade of the OE, and supported by the ephemera of popular culture that surround it.
The New Zealand Cycle Trails; Ngā Haerenga: A Guide to New Zealand's 23 Great Rides by Jonathan Kennett $45.00
Reprinted at last!
All Dad does is work, drink coffee, sit on the computer and talk on his cell phone. He is a very boring father. But now at last Dad and Tora are off to camp in the forest and see some wild animals!
A widely researched argument about why the war on terror will have no success unless the West stops blaming Islam and starts addressing the roots of political disaffection.
The paperback edition of this wonderful book about humanity's relationship with the oceans has arrived at last.
"A passionate, wonderfully engaging book." - Independent
"A beautifully composed, sometimes melancholy mix of memoir, travel and nature writing ... The trestless erudition of the bpook is invigorating, the imagery needle-sharp and the self-investigation profound." - Sunday Times
An account of the infamous might-life district of 1930s Peking, with its opium dens, divebars, brothels, flophouses and cabarets - a place and a way of life until now largely forgotten, but here rendered unforgettable.
Other 'Penguin Specials' just in:
Dying for a Chat: The communication breakdown between doctors and patients by Ranjana Srivastava
The Deserted Newsroom: How is the digital age changing our news media, What will it look like in the future, And why does it matter? by Gideon Haigh
Beauty's Sister by James Bradley (a reimagining of the Rapunzel story)
A soldier wounded both physically and psychologically in Iraq discovers, through his relationships with a nurse and a disabled night watchman, human value in a damaged world.
"I couldn't recommend it more highly" - Ann Patchett
A compelling noir crime novel, set in the 1930s, from a young New Zealand author.
Imagine a world without sleep, a world driven to the brink of exhaustion. Those who can sleep quickly learn to hide.
"Black Moon is the kind of book I envy as a writer, and seek out as a reader -- a novel of ideas wrapped in an gripping, expertly constructed story, full of feeling and intelligence." - Charles Yu
Beneath the shifting skies of Orkney, a literature professor watches his young bride slip ever further from his yearning grasp, and he begins to question the true nature of the woman he has married.
"Strangely beautiful and absolutely beguiling. A masterful depiction of the treacherous waters of desire" - Independent
Sixty inspiring, maturing women tell their stories alongside O'Connor's wonderful full-length portraits. There may well be someone here you know.
In the early 1980s Mafia gang wars are tearing the precariously stitched-together city of Palermo apart. A fatherless nine-year-old boy climbs into a boxing ring to face his first opponent...
"A novel of dazzling beauty" - Di Più
Rabbit is puzzled. There is a big black rabbit following him around. Why won't he go away?
Nathan is born half white witch and half black witch. This is the story of his struggle to survive in a world of repression, prejudice and secrecy.
"With its stunning characterisation, tight plot and dramatic storyline, Half Bad is brilliantly cinematic" -Guardian
Why incredibly unlikely things keep happening.
A major new collection from a wonderful poet. Full of the peculiarity and wit, the poems deliver an imaginative take on the world’s rifts—its paradoxes, failures, and loss—and help us better appreciate its redeeming strangeness.
In the tiny South Island beach settlement of Porbeagle, Candle is apprentice to his grandfather, Ignis. But as the community prepares to celebrate the Lamplighter’s retirement, old stories take on darker hues. If the origins of folklore are in a sunken history of violence and prejudice, what is the price of Candle’s freedom?
Swishy-swashy! Squelch-squelch! Hooo-wooo!
The bear hunt has been going on for 25 years now. We've also got a lovely pop-up edition.
Read Rosen and Oxenbury on making this book.
Worth seeing: Rosen performing the Bear Hunt!
Stop faffing around with bought ingredients - get out there, hunt and gather, use this book.
Graphic version of this strange and interesting book.
