New Zealand in Color

by Michael King, Martin Barriball

1983, oversize hardcover edition, AH Reed, New Zealand. Printed in Hong Kong. 112 pages. New Zealand is an absolutely gorgeous place, as this pictorial tribute points out. The publisher commissioned the photographer to undertake an 18-month photographic journey to capture images for this title and others. Here is the result of that expedition, with outstanding commentary by Michael King, a noted historian. Here are the mountains, the lakes, the incredible coast line, the farm lands, sheep stations, commercial ventures, and fresh, beautiful cities.

112 pages, Hardcover

Published October 1, 1982

About the author

Michael King was one of New Zealand's leading historians and biographers. In 2006 he was named one of 100 most important New Zealanders that have ever lived. He published more than 34 books in his lifetime. His last, The Penguin History of New Zealand, has sold more than 200,000 copies and is widely considered to be the definitive history of New Zealand. His work in literary biography - most notably Wrestling With the Angel, on the life of Janet Frame - also received great critical acclaim. He made many level-headed contributions to race-relations debates and is sorely missed by his country.