Photography & Photographs Books

A pictorial journey through the landscapes, both physical and cultural, which make up the author’s perception of his native land. In all his books to date, Ian Brodie’s wonderful photographs have garnered high praise. We have therefore decided to bring the man, his camera and his lov...

All royalties from the book are being donated to the Christchurch Family Help Trust. The Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011 was one of the worst natural disasters in New Zealand's history. The quake devastated New Zealand's second biggest city and caused significant damage to infrastruc...

In August 2011, the whole of New Zealand encountered spectacular snows. Canterbury and the deep south saw prodigious snowfalls, bringing everyday life to a near standstill, Wellington was blanketed by its first snow in over 20 years, and areas further north, including Auckland, saw snow for the f...

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his emigration to New Zealand, journalist Josh Easby visited almost every village, town and city during a 15,000 km road trip of his adopted country. He photographed more than 350 'welcome' signs on the roads in and out of Kiwi communities, showing why New Zealan...

Scott Kelby, author of The Digital Photography Book (the best-selling digital photography book of all time), is back with another follow-up to his smash best-seller, with an entirely new book that picks up right where volume 3 left off. It's even more of that "Ah ha, so that' s how they do it," stra...

This attractive boxed set includes: The Digital Photography Book The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2 The Digital Photography Book, Volume 3 Scott Kelby, the man who changed the "digital darkroom" forever with his groundbreaking, #1 bestselling, award-winning book The Photoshop...

To Maori, the governing principle of mauri brings to all objects the power and prescience of a living spirit. Objects that are hand-crafted from wood, stone, shell, bone or pounamu are imbued with life by their creators. Conveying the mauri of an object through photography requires an exceptional ta...

Amphoto's bestselling title of all time, now updated to reflect the quickly changing world of digital photography. Understanding Exposure has demystified the often-complex concepts of exposure for hundreds of thousands of amateur photographers. Now refreshed with current technologies and terms and a...

Scott Kelby, the man who changed the "digital darkroom" forever with his groundbreaking, #1 bestselling, award-winning book The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, now tackles the most important side of digital photography--how to take pro-quality shots using the same tricks today's ...

'The landscape surrounding me only pretends to be empty. It is in truth humming with life, with change, with subtle, seductive detail and countless delights.' Grahame Sydney. A classic for years to come, Grahame Sydney's Central Otago is a spectacular photographic celebration of the heart of the Ota...

Kevin Judd occupies a unique position in the New Zealand wine industry. Not only is he one of our most respected winemakers, having turned Cloudy Bay Vineyards into the international star that it is, but he is New Zealand's finest wine photographer. This potent blend of wine knowledge and artistic s...

This season's fashions are good enough to eat; in fact they are entirely edible. In A Matter of Taste Fulvio Bonavia fuses haute couture with cuisine with results that are guaranteed to tantalize fashionistas and foodies alike. Step out in style in a pair of corn espadrilles. A tagliatelle belt ...

Reissued for the 50th anniversary of the film of Chandler's novel, The Big Sleep, this evocative and elegant book juxtaposes excerpts of Chandler's tough, cynical prose with black-and-white photographs of the city he described as "no worse than others, a city rich and vigorous and full of pride...

The Five C's of Cinematography is one of the three most important books on cinematic technique ever published -- American CinematographerMr. Mascelli provides the attentive reader with the equivalent of a complete course in filmmaking. -- New York TimesThe Five C's is the most widely respected book ...

Become a confident, creative photographer with practical and inspirational advice from Tom Ang. Find your inner photographer with the fresh and contemporary "Digital Photography Step-by-Step". Packed with expert knowledge and all-new, previously unpublished images, it is the perfect combination of p...

Captain Scott perished with four of his fellow explorers on their return from the South Pole in March 1912. Almost immediately the myth was founded, based on Scott's diaries, turning him into an icon of courage in the face of impossible circumstances. But during the final months of that journey Scot...

Within the Frame is a book about finding and expressing your photographic vision, specifically where people, places, and cultures are concerned. A personal book full of real-world wisdom and incredible images, author David duChemin (of pixelatedimage.com) shows you both the how and the why of findin...

When it comes to photography, it's all about the light. After spending more than thirty years behind the lens--working for National Geographic, Time, Life, andSports Illustrated--Joe McNally knows about light. He knows how to talk about it, shape it, color it, control it, and direct it. Most importa...

An outstanding, best-selling collection of over 100 photographs of New Zealand and its sub-Antarctic islands by Andris Apse, one of the country's most successful and innovative landscape photographers. This handy pocket edition is ideal for mailing or as a keepsake of your travels.

One of Penguin Australia's Bestselling Computer Books, from Scott Kelby - the name to trust among the Photoshop community. Best-selling book, updated for Adobe Photoshop CS4,shows the exact techniques digital photographers need to know to create beautiful images! Are you ready for a Photoshop b...

This latest edition of a digital photography classic by a master photographer has the latest information on the newest digital technology and equipment, with many new images and revised and updated text. Whether you want to know what you can expect in picture quality from all the latest cameras, or ...

Peter Peryer is one of New Zealand's leading contemporary photographers. Peryer is also an innovative photographer, constantly refining his photographic practice, notably with his embrace of digital photography from 1998 and increasing interest in colour. Peter Peryer: Photographer includes a sectio...

Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph. The ability to see the potential for a strong picture and then organize the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition has always been one of the key skills in making photographs. Digital photography ...

Much of the visual impact of New Zealand films can be attributed directly to the cinematographer, the creative individual primarily responsible for the look of a film. The cinematographer is both an artist and a craftsman, combining a fine aesthetic sensibility and visual eye with a deep technical u...

Photographer Fay Looney captures the essence of New Zealand heartland rugby in an evocative journey through the lens. Goalposts frame the scenic landscape, from the sun-drenched East Cape to windswept West Coast playing fields, from the hard pitches of the volcanic central plateau to the majestic vi...

There are few things more rewarding than having a pet. They love us unconditionally, shower us with attention, and actually help us live longer. So, what can possibly be awkward about our animal BFFs? Well ...nothing. In fact, we're the awkward ones. We adore our pets but let's face it - sometimes L...

The author spent the first week of February 2011 - two weeks before the earth moved - shooting a photographic essay of Christchurch and the suburbs to complement photographs he had taken in the early 1950s. His colour photographs taken in February suddenly became yesterday's pictures. The photograph...

Now that you've bought an amazing new DSLR, you need a book that goes beyond the camera manual to teach you how to take great shots, and that begins with understanding the fundamental principles of great photography. With Exposure: From Snapshots to Great Shots, popular photographer Jeff Revell sta...

 Much of New Zealand's history since the arrival of Europeans has been captured through photographs. Historic Photos of Otago is part of a series that showcases many of the provinces's important places as well as events, both great and small, beginning with its role as New Zealand's economic po...

Brian Brake (1927-1988) was New Zealand's most well-known and internationally successful photographer, known worldwide for photo essays like Monsoon (1961) and locally for the book New Zealand, gift of the sea (1963). Twenty years after his death, however, Brake's vast body of work remains unseen - ...

Still Life is a unique and hauntingly beautiful photographic study of the Antarctic huts that served as expedition bases for explorations led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton. At the turn of the twentieth century Antarctica was the focus of one of the last great races of ...

Scott Kelby shows digital photographers how to unlock the amazing power of Adobe Lightroom 3 and start using it like a pro! Scott Kelby, the #1 best-selling computer book author for six years straight, takes on the new version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Users will learn all there is t...

Master 10 genres of photography, with 20 top international photographers. Completely unique in its broad appeal, scope, and stunning photography; this will appeal to anyone interested in photography, whether beginner or advanced. Behind-the-scenes features introduce the work of 20 top internation...

Best-selling book, updated for Adobe Photoshop CS5, shows the exact techniques digital photographers need to know to create beautiful images Scott Kelby is the best-selling computer book author in the world. Digital photography continues to grow, and this book is a proven best-seller. ...

Packed with breathtaking photographs, this tribute to Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) celebrates the incredible creations of an iconic, imaginative, and inspirational fashion designer whose work turned heads and hearts all over the world. He was a major fashion figure, famous throughout the world, esp...

Wine Dogs New Zealand is the latest addition to this series which includes Wine Dogs USA Edition and Wine Dogs Australia. It features more than 100 wineries and 125 stunning photos of their loyal pooches. Along the way, the mutts and purebreads are interspersed with short essays by Bob Campbell, ...

  The beauty of New Zealand's rural landscape is often overshadowed by its grander and more famous wilderness scenery. Yet, as rural people have always known, no one travelling through New Zealand can fail to notice how attractive and appealing so much of our farmed countryside is. Farm Cou...

The Canon EOS 7D incorporates an 18 megapixel resolution, fast high-quality performance in all light conditions, and a continuous 8 framers per second shooting rate with convenient exterior design boasting a 3" anti-glare LCD screen. With 19-point autofocus a newly designed metering system and ...

Now updated for the latest version of Photoshop Elements, this practical bestselling guide has attracted legions of fans from its five previous editions. This book carefully explains every feature that the new version of Photoshop Elements has to offer by putting each one into a clear, easy-to-under...

A very special top-end pictorial book from one of New Zealand’s leading landscape photographers. This stunning collection of Rob Suisted’s best images, including many of his most recent works, includes a large number of awe-inspiring panoramas of New Zealand’s peerless scenery. ...