New Zealand’s
historic places are tied intrinsically to the landscape, where evidence of
the earliest settlements are clearly visible. In the latest title
in his compact pictorial series, photographer Rob Suisted has recorded our
most impressive and
popular heritage sites.
Early Maori pa
and earthworks hug coastal and hilltop sites, old whaling stations and
remnants from the exploits of gold miners lie in remote locations and
fortifications from the New Zealand Wars, historic homesteads and museums
recall the colonial period. Bridges,
railways, wharves, churches and cemeteries, civic monuments and memorials and
other
sites of important historical
or architectural significance are featured according to region,
from north to
south through the country.
Dr
Sven Schroeder has written an interesting text that places the photographs in
a
historical context, relating stories and incidents that bring the past to
life.
About the authors
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Wellington-based
photographer and conservationist Rob Suisted combines his passion
for
wildlife and magnificent scenery with a successful photographic library. His
images are
well known throughout New Zealand and have appeared in calendars,
books and
magazines. In 2011 he was awarded runner-up for the Whitcoulls
Pictorial Travel Book of
the Year Award for Majestic New Zealand published by New Holland. He is the
photographer of 14 books published with New Holland, and this title is the
latest in the successful
square pictorial series.
Dr
Sven Schroeder is an archaeologist, heritage manager and exhibition designer working
for the Department of Conservation. He lives in Wellington.
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Holding a
special place in the hearts and minds of New Zealanders, the dramatic scenery
found in our
high country also attracts visitors from around the world. In the
sixth title in his compact-format pictorial series, leading photographer Rob
Suisted showcases the landscape, wildlife and
lifestyle of this visually stunning area.
The terrain is challenging and varied, from the central volcanic region of the North Island and, across
Cook Strait, from
Marlborough down to Southland. High peaks and icy glaciers give way to
fertile river valleys and tussock grassland; the landscape supports a diverse
array of alpine
flora and fauna and is made up of wilderness areas and
farmland. Increasingly, vast tracts of
the high country are being protected
in parks, which inspire visitors, writers, filmmakers and adventure-seekers
alike.
With
well-researched introductions and descriptive captions that reference the
natural history and current land use of the area, Alison Dench’s text adds
context and depth to Rob
Suisted’s evocative photographs.
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About the authors
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Wellington-based
photographer and conservationist Rob Suisted - see above
Alison Dench is a skilled researcher, who writes, edits and designs books. She has
written several books for New Holland, including Museums of New Zealand,
Walking the Waitakere Ranges with Lee-Anne
Parore and the text for two earlier titles
in this pictorial series, Birds of New Zealand and National Parks of New Zealand.
Alison lives in Arrowtown,in Central Otago.
Both tiles published by New Holland New Zealand - $19.99 each.
Perfect timing for posting overseas as Christmas gifts. Make you ex-pat friends/family
homesick !
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