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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.

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

New titles

  • New Zealand Fashion Design
    New Zealand Fashion Design

    A big, beautifully-designed book profiling 25 top New Zealand fashion designers from the past 30 years. Lavishly illustrated with over 500 stunning photographs, and featuring insights into the designers’ own archives and private collections.

  • Tatau: Samoan Tattoo Art
    Tatau: Samoan Tattoo Art

    This powerful series of photographs documents the story of Samoan tattoo art, and the work of world-renowned and controversial tattoo artist Su’a Sulu’ape Paulo II.

  • Audrey Eagle Botanical Art Stationery
    Audrey Eagle Botanical Art Stationery

    Audrey Eagle’s beautiful New Zealand botanical paintings are now available as cards, or in an elegant journal.

  • Art at Te Papa
    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.

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