Author and designer, Hamish Thompson’s introductory essay to this comprehensive and handsomely designed book gives an overview of the history of New Zealand book design in 20th century NZ and details the changing styles of cover art. The body of the book focuses on the work of individual artists, with a two-page spread per artist, plus biographical notes and full colour illustrations. A full index and bibliography included.

Sitting at the intersection of art and graphic design, this book slots right into our highly design-aware era and will appeal to the general public as well as to design students, publishers, historians and art lovers.