John Ralston Saul tour and negotiations, January to March 1997
When Unity Books heard John Ralston Saul – a Unity favourite and bestselling author – was going to be in town, we hurriedly expressed our interest in hosting or selling…
Author Archives: Unity Wellington
Christmas Hours, December 1997
A Gregory O’Brien-embellished notice about our opening hours leading up to Christmas 1997.
AFTERGLOW: Fishing For Māui – Isa Pearl Ritchie
4th July 2018 – Wellington-based writer Isa Pearl Ritchie was at Unity Books on Wednesday night to launch her second novel Fishing For Māui. ‘A novel about food, whānau, and…
Christmas Advertisements, 1997
Three mock-ups of slightly different versions of our Christmas advertisement from 1997, featuring our favourite new and not-so-new releases.
Unity Books 30th birthday preparations, 1997
Planning ahead for 30th anniversary celebrations.
Lunchtime Event | National Poetry Day 2018 – Big Weather: Poems of Wellington | In-store Friday 24th August 12-1pm
Join Unity Books for National Poetry Day with readings from Big Weather: Poems of Wellington Friday 24th August, 12-1pm Unity Books Wellington, 57 Willis St. Capturing the vivacity and diversity…
“Librarian’s Fast Lane”, 1997
A letter from Tilly Lloyd to local libraries outlining our services.
Film Festival Advertisement, July 1997
Our advertisement in the pamphlet for the 1997 Film Festival.
AFTERGLOW: This Mortal Boy – Fiona Kidman
Lunchtime on Monday July 2nd saw the launch of Fiona Kidman’s new novel This Mortal Boy at Unity Books Wellington. A fictionalised account of a true event, the novel tells…
Noel Hilliard death notice, 1st December 1996
News of the death of author Noel Hilliard is announced in the December 1996 issue of Booksellers News.
