We are very happy to say we have a signed copy of the winner of Book of the Year for the 2014 New Zealand Post Book Awards up for grabs this week! Peter McLeavey: The life and times of a New Zealand art dealer, by Jill Trevelyan. Below, the judges' comments on the book.
“A stunning book, brilliant in every respect. Peter McLeavey: The life and times of a New Zealand art dealer is symphonic; every part of it, from its writing and formidable research, to its illustrations and production through to its ‘spirit’, is in perfect harmony. Not only does this book tell the story of Peter McLeavey’s life, his love of art, his deep friendships with the artists he represented and the development of the Peter McLeavey Gallery, but it also explores the emerging arts scene in Wellington and across the country. Jill Trevelyan has created an important book and a wonderful resource, drawing deeply but judiciously from an extensive archive — a magnificent treasure trove of letters, notes, catalogues and photographs saved by the man himself,” says Miriama Kamo, the Awards’ Convenor of Judges.
We are very happy to say we have a signed copy of the winner of Book of the Year for the 2014 New Zealand Post Book Awards up for grabs this week! Peter McLeavey: The life and times of a New Zealand art dealer, by Jill Trevelyan. Below, the judges' comments on the book.
“A stunning book, brilliant in every respect. Peter McLeavey: The life and times of a New Zealand art dealer is symphonic; every part of it, from its writing and formidable research, to its illustrations and production through to its ‘spirit’, is in perfect harmony. Not only does this book tell the story of Peter McLeavey’s life, his love of art, his deep friendships with the artists he represented and the development of the Peter McLeavey Gallery, but it also explores the emerging arts scene in Wellington and across the country. Jill Trevelyan has created an important book and a wonderful resource, drawing deeply but judiciously from an extensive archive — a magnificent treasure trove of letters, notes, catalogues and photographs saved by the man himself,” says Miriama Kamo, the Awards’ Convenor of Judges.
To enter the draw for Peter McLeavey: The life and times of a New Zealand art dealer, please email info@booksellers.co.nz, with 'Peter McLeavey' in the subject, tell us your favourite art work, and give us your physical address. We will draw the prize next Thursday 4 September, at 12 noon.
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