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.

All Te Papa Press titles are available online from Te Papa Store and from all good bookstores throughout New Zealand. Download the latest Te Papa Press catalogue 2011-2012 (3 MB pdf).

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The Wedding Dress: 300 Years of Bridal Fashions

A spectacular look at the history and traditions of the wedding dress. This book is an excellent accompaniment to Te Papa's exhibition, Unveiled: 200 years of Wedding Dresses from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Te Papa Diary 2012

A beautiful selection of New Zealand artworks and objects
Whatu Kākahu: Māori Cloaks

This sumptuous book opens Te Papa’s storeroom doors to reveal its magnificent collection of kākahu (cloaks), and the art and traditions of weaving.
New Zealand Film: An Illustrated History

The first comprehensive, illustrated, and locally authored New Zealand film history, celebrating over 100 years of our film industry.

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Tuhinga: Records of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

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