Auckland University Press are delighted
to announce the foundation of the Gerrard and Marti Friedlander Creative Lives
Series. This series represents an outstanding act of philanthropy by Gerrard
and Marti Friedlander, who have contributed so much to the arts in New Zealand
over the years. In a world where funding is precarious, this sort of
philanthropic support for New Zealand publishing is hugely appreciated.
The Press has now launched the first book in the series, Peter Simpson’s Bloomsbury South: The Arts in Christchurch1933–1953.
The Press has now launched the first book in the series, Peter Simpson’s Bloomsbury South: The Arts in Christchurch1933–1953.
Press Director Sam Elworthy
commented: ‘Publishing first Leonard Bell’s book on Marti Friedlander’s
photography and then Marti’s own powerful memoir Self-Portrait, we loved working with Marti and she enjoyed her
relationship with the Press. Out of that relationship, we are just thrilled
that Gerrard and Marti decided to support a new Creative Lives Series. That
support will enable us to create a whole line-up of beautifully produced books
that chronicle the creative spirit in this country. Kicking off with Peter
Simpson’s Bloomsbury South, we look
forward to many great lives and many great books in the years to come.’
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