Category Archives: Illustrated

Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing

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Fiona Clark: Living With Aids 1988

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “An incredibly sensitive and moving document from three decades ago looking at four people in NZ living with HIV. Thoughtfully presented as four photo albums with … Continue reading →

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As You Will: Carnegie Libraries of the South Pacific — Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2019 FINALIST

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “Great use of colour on the outer spine. The yellow really pops and makes it jump out if spine out on a shelf, making it easy … Continue reading →

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Theo Schoon: A Biography — Penguin Random House New ZealandAward for Best Illustrated Book 2019 Finalist

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “I love the format and presentation. Clean and classic cover. The cover underneath the dust jacket offers no surprises. I love the red/cream/black and white simplicity. … Continue reading →

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Wanted: The search for the modernist murals of E. Mervyn Taylor — Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2019 Finalist

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “People gravitate to this on the shop floor. As a whole package, it’s exquisite with so many considered nuances. Gorgeous endpapers, the paper, text, cover and lovely … Continue reading →

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New China Eyewitness: Roger Duff, Rewi Alley and the art of museum diplomacy— Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2018 WINNER

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2018 Winner Judges’ Comments As judges we were all unanimous in our decision. As a complete package, this book is exquisite. It’s a fine example of respectful and thoughtful design and … Continue reading →

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The Domain — Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2018 FINALIST

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: A striking and atmospheric publication from an iconographer of desire, travel and time. The slipband on the outer back cover is an elegant treatment allowing the … Continue reading →

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New China Eyewitness: Roger Duff, Rewi Alley and the art of museum diplomacy— Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2018 FINALIST

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: As judges we were all unanimous in our decision. As a complete package, this book is exquisite. It’s a fine example of respectful and thoughtful design … Continue reading →

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the merrier — Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2018 FINALIST

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: The design matches well with the essence of the artwork “Screamed of a free spirit and wonderful presence” fully conveyed. A lot of the typography is … Continue reading →

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Aberhart Starts Here — Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2018 FINALIST

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: The layout inside is clean, crisp and beautifully minimal which gives the images a chance to shine.  The format and size are nice. View shortlist

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