Te Papa Press

Te Papa Press is New Zealand’s first dedicated museum publisher.
Founded in 1997, Te Papa Press publishes a wide range of non-fiction trade titles.
These include books based on Te Papa’s collections and exhibitions,  scholarly research, richly illustrated  contemporary and historical art books and award-winning popular books representing New Zealand’s unique national identity.

Te Papa Press is delighted to announce that the best- selling book Rita Angus: An Artist’s Life by Jill Trevelyan, has bee shortlisted for the 2009 Montana Book Awards.

New titles

> Art at Te Papa

A major new book showcasing the best of New Zealand’s national art collection, from the iconic to the little-known. more>

> Matariki Calendar 2009-2010

The original calendar celebrating Māori New Year.

> Toi Ora: Ancestral Māori Treasures

From Te Papa’s collections comes an illuminating introduction to not only Māori art, but also Māori life, culture and beliefs. more>

> Rita Angus: Life and Vision

A major new catalogue to accompany the Te Papa exhibition and mark the centenary of Rita Angus’s birth. more>

> Rita Angus: An Artist’s Life

The first biography of this significant and much-loved New Zealand artist. more>

> Eagle’s Complete Trees and Shrubs of New Zealand

Every known native New Zealand tree and shrub – in colour and life size

All Te Papa Press titles are available online from Te Papa Store and from all good bookstores throughout New Zealand.