Perrett’s Corner crew, 1995
Marion Castree, Jane Harris, Alan Collins, Tilly Lloyd and Carolyn Morgan celebrating in the shop.
Author Archives: Unity Wellington
A guide to Bookscan troubleshooting, 1994
The fact that this document still exists suggests this was needed more often than desirable.
Romania Donations, 21st June 1933
After Daniela Crasnaru made a visit to New Zealand for Writers and Readers Week, she made a plea in The Evening Post for help getting children’s books for Romania, where…
Packing Slip, 1992
A packing slip from Baker & Taylor identifies the packer, a hand written addendum identifies the unpacker and his current state of mind.
Penguin Invoice, 27th July 1991
The Troublesome Invoice of Penguin Books – a example of when orders go bad. Wrong formats, un-recognised classic titles, mystery orders…
Shop Staff, 1990
From the shop photo album, 1990 edition:
Jo Harris letter, 27th January 1989
“Life is a Barrel of Fun” – A distressed new bookshop owner laments her fate as the list of things to do during the countdown to opening day increases while…
Vincent O’Sullivan Launch, 1st June 1988
Invitation to the launch of issue 9/10 of untold – a journal of New Zealand literature, published by untold books and launched by Vincent O’Sullivan at Unity Books.
20 Years Anniversary Festschrift, September 1987
In 1987 the shop turned 20 and produced this booklet to celebrate, incorporating “Unity” reminiscences from staff, customers, publishers and friends of the shop.
