NZ Book Council Newsletter, 1979
The editorial for the December Issue of the NZ Book Council newsletter sums up progress and projects aspirations and challenges for the book industry as the 1970s become the 1980s….
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NZ Book Council Market Research, 1979
In 1979, the New Zealand Book Council commissioned an analysis of the book-buying habits of the public. The results re-assert the findings of previous surveys “that personal recommendations have more…
Good Reading, 2nd October 1978
Article in the Evening Post, “Good Reading”. Locally published books are reaching a market, accounting for 15-20 percent of bookshops’ retail turnover, due to specific content and favourable pricing compared…
“Why They Buy” article, NZ Bookworld, 1977
Article in NZ Bookworld by John Ewan examining the results of a survey into the book-buying habits of 2,200 people in New Zealand’s largest 20 cities. Personal recommendation topped the…
Paul’s Book Arcade notice, NZ Bookseller & Publisher, 1972
The closure of Paul’s Book Arcade is announced in the May issue of NZ Bookseller & Publisher
“The Future For Books” article, Listener, 1971
Article in the Listener, “The Future for Books” by Alisdair Fairley, addressing the rising cover price of books due in part to rising production costs, but also the publishing of…
Indecent Publications, 1969
This issue of the NZ Bookseller & Publisher as well as articles and advertisements, carried the decisions of the Indecent Publications Tribunal Decisions: The Pearl (Anonymous)*, Call Me Brick (Munroe…
Which Side Are You On? article, NZ Bookseller, 1968
Editorial in the NZ Bookseller & Publisher magazine comparing and contrasting the Bookseller, satisfied with making a living if he (sic) can work with books, and the Bookseller, a general…
Wellington Booksellers Group First Meeting, 1976
The first meeting of Wellington Booksellers and Magazine Retailers – to set up an association for mutual aid – sharing information, services and ideas. Advertising, trade advocacy and social initiatives…
Unity Books Opening Auckland Store Announcement, 20th February 1989
The grand opening of Unity Books Auckland. Revised announcement to the trade of the opening of the Auckland shop, with a photo of the shop almost completely fitted-out and filled…
