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South Pacific Books Ltd is in the process of changing web sites. As from 27 November this site – www.southpacificbooks.co.nz – is useful for searching old titles only.

Everything new from that date can be found on our new site sthpac.netstep.co.nz, and orders can be lodged on the site from that date – both for account and credit card customers. We apologise for the inconvenience – however by the end of January 2008 we hope to be completely running on the one address.

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Featured works

 

The Pacific Islands, An Encyclopedia (with CD-ROM)

Lal, Brij & Fortune, Kate (editors)

This is a readable and informative reference for students, teachers and the general reader. Major aspects of the Pacific Islands are covered by leading world scholars. The information is organized according to broad subject areas. The CD-ROM version will allow readers to exploit the search and navigation potentials. General areas covered include: the physical environment; peoples; history; politics; economy; society; culture; and island profiles

Code: 082482265X NZ$295.00 704pp 210mmx255mm hardcover Order now …

 
 

Sina And Tinilau

Hereniko, Vilsoni & Schreurs, Jasper (illustrator)

This is the beautifully illustrated traditional story of Sina and the eel that is transformed into a handsome warrior. The illustrated borders detail much of the wildlife of Samoa.

Code: 9820201276 NZ$34.95 240mmx340mm softcover Order now …

 

Titles of note

Eyes of Fire Robie, David
Code: 1877314463 NZ$39.95 180pp softcover
To mark the twentieth anniversary of the sinking of the Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior by French secret agents, David Robie has republished his work Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior. This revised new edition includes a postscript by Robie that brings us up to date with some of the many players from this remarkable story and a preface by former Greenpeace Pacific coordinator Bunny McDiarmid.

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Hallelujahs and History: Auckland Choral 1855–2005 Adrienne Simpson
235pp softcover

"How amazing to visualise those early Aucklanders getting off their boats and immediately forming a choir!" so began Peter Watts' programme notes at the first concert of the Celebration 150 weekend in April of this year.

Beginning with the arrival of founding conductor Joseph Brown in 1855 this book tells the story of New Zealand's oldest surviving arts organisation, one which has made an immeasurable contribution to this country's musical life.

Written in lively and engaging style by acclaimed music historian and critic Adrienne Simpson, it describes the people and events that shaped the Auckland Choral Society, and the impact of the organisation on the lives of those involved with it. There are plenty of fascinating stories including brushes with everything from royalty to criminals! A number of well known soloists began their careers with the Society, notably Sir Donald McIntyre, Anthony Benfell, and Heather Begg to name but a few.

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Pacific Pattern Text: Susanne Küchler and Graeme Ware. Photographs: Glenn Jowitt.
Code: 050051237X NZ$90.00 hardcover, 208pp
Lavishly illustrated throughout with a rare combination of contemporary, archival and museum images, Pacific Pattern takes us on a spectacular journey through the history of the Pacific and the myriad ways in which its peoples weave, bind, knit, plait, rub and stamp patterns of astonishing creativity. It will be an indispensable sourcebook for artists, craftspeople, designers and architects worldwide.
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Last updated 11 December 2007
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