Fergus Barrowman (ed), The Picador Book of Contemporary New Zealand Fiction
New Zealand Fiction (Picador).
A good combination of extracts
and short stories from most of
the best living writers in the
country. Warwick Brown ,100 New Zealand paintings
(Godwit
Publishing, NZ). As the title
suggests, with some excellent
reproductions and a good bit
of information. Warwick Brown , Another 100 New Zealand artists (Godwit
Publishing, NZ). The companion
to the above but also allowing
room for sculptors, printmakers,
photographers and graphic artists. Bill Manhire (ed), 100 New Zealand poems (Godwit
Publishing, NZ). A very manageable
selection of Kiwi verse which
provides an excellent introduction
to the poetry of the nation. C.K. Stead (ed), Contemporary
South Pacific Stories (Faber
and Faber). A great collection
from authors as diverse as European
Kiwi, Maori, Fijian-Indian, Samoan,
Tongan and Cook Islanders, with
a brilliant introduction. Ian Wedde and Harvey
McQueen (eds), The
The Penguin Book of New Zealand Verse (The Penguin poets) (Penguin).
A comprehensive collection of
verse from the earliest European
settlers to contemporary poets,
and an excellent introduction
to Kiwi poetry; highlights are
works by James K. Baxter, Janet
Frame, C.K. Stead, Sam Hunt,
Keri Hulme, Hirini Melbourne,
and Apirana Taylor.
