Interview

Sarah Jane Barnett

Sarah Jane Barnett

09 June, 2013

There’s something voyeuristically thrilling about knowing what other people’s reading habits are. The Reader is a brief interview inspired by the Proust Questionnaire, which was itself inspired by a 19th century party game. We ask readers, writers, publishers and book-lovers...

Event

BOOK LAUNCH: Tough by Amy Head

BOOK LAUNCH: Tough by Amy Head

13 June, 2013

Unity Books Wellington and Victoria University Press warmly invite you to join us at 6pm on Thursday 20 June for the launch of Tough by Amy Head. We are also excited to announce that the book will be introduced with...

News from the front counter

Launch Update: Mortal Fire by Elizabeth Knox

Launch Update: Mortal Fire by Elizabeth Knox

14 June, 2013

On Thursday the 6th of June we launched Mortal Fire, the latest offering from Elizabeth Knox, author of The Vintner’s Luck, Dreamhunter, and Dreamquake. It was not Elizabeth’s first launch with us, but it was our first time hosting Gecko...

Review

Building Stories by Chris Ware

Building Stories by Chris Ware

28 April, 2013

Chris Ware’s Building Stories is truly commanding. It has exceeded all expectations of not only his own work (which is itself an incredible achievement) but also the entire graphic novel medium. It is a beautifully constructed piece of work, and...