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Ghost story with a difference
Monday, 31 July 2000, 9:29 am | Otago University Press
The small village of Seacliff provides an atmospheric setting for Haunt, an accomplished first novel by Dunedin writer Bronwyn Bannister. On the coast north of Dunedin, Seacliff is best known for its old psychiatric hospital, which looms large in the novel. The ... More >>
Obscure Italian Tome Pro-Maori
Monday, 31 July 2000, 9:29 am | Otago University Press
An extraordinary new book reveals sympathy for Maori from an unusual supporter – an Italian priest. The book, History of New Zealand and its Inhabitants, has waited over a century to be translated into English, but sits comfortably alongside the ... More >>
New book by McQueen launched on Poetry Day
Friday, 21 July 2000, 1:11 pm | Otago University Press
A new book by award-winning New Zealand poet Cilla McQueen was launched in conjunction with Montana New Zealand Poetry Day on 21 July. Markings: Poems and Drawings is McQueen's seventh book of poetry, but her first collection of new work since 1990 - and it's ... More >>
Standing Up For Children
Monday, 29 May 2000, 4:03 pm | Otago University Press
Isn't New Zealand a great place to bring up children? A new book from the Children's Issues Centre says not necessarily. More >>
Winning Formula For 'Wild' Books
Tuesday, 23 May 2000, 2:18 pm | Otago University Press
It's a first for the book world in New Zealand: the same authors, same series, same publisher, have been shortlisted for the Montana New Zealand Book Awards three times in a row. More >>