“The Sweet Smell of Survival”, Publishers Weekly, 25th October 1993
A story by John Mutter in the Publishers Weekly examining what independent bookstores are doing in the face of superstores.
On Stage
Dean Johansson Launch, 10th December 1994
Flier for the launch of Wearing Ink: The Art of Tattoo in New Zealand by Dean Johansson, published by David Bateman and launched at Unity Books. It’s probably true to…
Note with a packet of biscuits, 1994
A note accompanying a “thank-you” packet of biscuits from a happy customer.
Witi Ihimaera Launch, 2nd February 1992
Flier for the launch of Nights in the Garden of Spain by Witi Ihimaera, published by Reed Publishing (NZ) Ltd and launched at Unity Books, Perrett’s corner.
Courage Day PEN Poster, 16th November 1995
An invitation from NZ Society of Authors to attend a reading from banned books in support of Courage Day.
Marg Gilling compliment, 23rd October 1996
A lovely endorsement from customer Marg Gilling.
John Barr Farewell Party, 27th October 1995
An invitation to the farewell for John Barr, who was leaving Booksellers NZ.
Kapka Kassabova Event, 12th October 1997
Invitation to a NZ Book Council event with Kapka Kassabova at City Gallery.
NZ Post Writers and Readers Bookseller Network, 18th October 1999
In preparation for Writers & Readers Week 2000, Unity set up a network of independent bookshops to ensure books for the festival would be available nationwide – a condition of…
A Song of Unity Books, 25th December 1990
A sort-of-Christmas-card:
