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Book lover: Rick Gekoski
The book I love most is ... Roald Dahl's Matilda , the story of a genius 5-year-old girl who overcomes all odds.
Book Review: The Elusive Language of Ducks
The Elusive Language of Ducks by Judith White (Vintage $37.99) The Elusive Language of Ducks brings to mind some of…
Book Review: His Own Steam: The Work of Barry Brickell
In this book full of striking images, it's the first that seems to best capture the essence of potter Barry Brickell - a…
Publisher axes staff as distribution shifts to Oz
Jobs will be lost in New Zealand at book publishers HarperCollins and Pearson after the companies yesterday announced intentions…
Books
Roberto Cavalli: 'In a few months, you will know everything'
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli will lift the lid on his life when he releases his autobiography…
The Wasp Factory author Iain Banks dies at 59
Scottish author Iain Banks has died aged 59, two months after he revealed he had late-stage cancer and was unlikely to survive…
Book Review: Lots Of Candles, Plenty Of Cake
An older woman's wisdom is an asset we can all bank, writes Nicky Pellegrino.
Paul Lewis: Bails lifted for second innings
Went to a book launch this week. Book launch? More of a relaunch of Marty Crowe's life, really.
My happy place: Ben Sanders - crime writer
My happy place is the cliff-top walkway at the southern end of Long Bay on the North Shore.
Book lover: Leon Wadham
The book I love most is ... Given how often I return to it, I'd have to say Directing Actors by Judith Weston. She has…
Rebecca Miller: A charmed life
Rebecca Miller’s life was never going to be run-of-the-mill; her father was one of the world’s most famous playwrights…
Luther: Head full of horrors
Sharon Stephenson is haunted by screenwriter Neil Cross’ grisly creations.
Duet of words and dance
Best-selling author Audrey Niffenegger tells Jessica Duchen how ballet has inspired her new direction.
Book Review: Mortal Fire
Books Archives
Mortal Fire by Elizabeth Knox (Gecko Press $29.99) Elizabeth Knox is a versatile writer - from the…
Fiction Addiction
Fiction Addiction: What book would you most like your kids to read?
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is the book that most people want to pass on to their children, according to a survey…
New Zealand International Film Festival
Hitchcock classics join line-up
The New Zealand International Film Festival has announced more additions to its 2013 programme including screenings of a…
Arts
It comes down to light
The Auckland Triennial has been all videos and installations yet there is still a place for art objects that are conventionally…
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