John Reynolds: The Lost Hours was awarded a Gold Pin in the Editorial and Books category at the DINZ Best Awards — New Zealand’s premier celebration of excellence in design.
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Japan:
An Autobiography II
Peter Shaw
156pp soft cover
In this sequel he continues his entertaining musings in answer to the question why he goes to Japan so often. Both novice and seasoned travellers to Japan will find invaluable insights and information to guide them on their next journey.
The author takes the reader into rural Japan in the footsteps of the much-travelled poet Basho (1644-1694). Ranging far beyond the usual tourist traps, he explores easily accessible temples and shrines, delights in Japan’s unique regional cuisine and engages with interesting people.
The result is a beautifully illustrated and absorbing essay on topics such as the place of Buddhism and Shintoism in Japanese life and unexpected connections between Japanese and Māori culture all from a uniquely New Zealand perspective. It is punctuated with anecdotes, tips, and recipes.
Building People
The Drawings of Craig Moller Vol. I
Blending humour, warmth, and charm, Moller turns architecture into a personal, expressive art form – reminding us that buildings, like drawings, are ultimately about people.
John Reynolds
The Lost Hours
Laurence Simmons
312pp
Soft cover book
The book frames and documents a series of paintings and collected associated writings from John Reynolds’ Lost Hours project. This idiosyncratic investigation delves into the mysterious 28-hour disappearance of Colin McCahon, a renowned New Zealand artist, in autumn 1984. The event occurred on the eve of McCahon’s major retrospective launch at the Sydney Biennale.
The project not only pays homage to McCahon but also explores themes of time, memory, and the impact of dislocation on artistic consciousness.
Japan:
An Autobiography
Peter Shaw first went almost unwillingly to Japan 25 years ago, staying in Tokyo for only two days. Surprised at how little he knew or understood he was however, smitten. In the following years he returned many times searching for answers about the country’s culture; its art, architecture, food, religion, history and people. Accompanied by many of his own photographs this book conveys a New Zealand writer’s feelings and thoughts about a unique culture.