Author(s): Robin Morrison (Photographer)

Photography | Aotearoa New Zealand Non-Fiction

In 1979 the photographer Robin Morrison and his family spent seven months onthe road in the South Island, where Morrison photographed people and places. Theresulting book was published in 1981 by Alister Taylor and became an overnightsuccess. Alas, conflict between Taylor and the printer, and the later loss of some images, meant it was never reprinted once it had sold out. It now has near legendary status and sells for hundreds of dollars in the used-book market. Now this groundbreaking book is back in a new edition. Morrison's original Kodachrome slides have been digitised using the latest technology, and his friend and fellow journalist Louise Callan has written a major essay on the book and its legacy, including assessments and recollections by Robin White, Laurence Aberhart, Grahame Sydney, Owen Marshall, Ron Brownson, Dick Frizzell, Alistair Guthrie and Sara McIntyre. Forty years on, Morrison's astounding images can now be appreciated afresh.

Contents: Preface 7 Introduction 8 Something more is going on here 10 The North 20 The West Coast 44 Canterbury 72 Coastal Otago 102 Central Otago 136 Southland 184 About the author 196 Technical notes 196 Map 198 Acknowledgements 199

Author Biography: Robin Morrison (1944-1993) was one of New Zealand's most significant documentary photographers, best known for his portrayal of the New Zealand countryside, everyday life and vernacular architecture. His images of the occupation of Takaparawha Bastion Point and the 1981 Springbok Tour are among some of the most important in our photo documentary history. He was the photographer behind several books in collaboration with noted writers, including Michael King and Keri Hulme.