Bateman Books is pleased to announce that it has recently acquired the Hyndman Publishing list. Over many decades Neil Hyndman and his team have built a small but impressive list…
The team at Bateman Books was saddened by the news that Gordon McLauchlan passed away on 26th January 2020, at the age of 89. Gordon was a highly regarded author,…
Another title in Gordon McLauchlan’s hugely successful ‘Short History’ series, this time we pay homage to our farmers and the farming industry – the backbone of our economy and an…
What makes our isles so shaky? Why was Christchurch not the first of our big quakes? Any why won’t it be our last? This book investigates our turbulent tectonics. It…
Miniature vintage and classic caravans — otherwise known as ‘tinies’ and ‘teardrops’ — have become hugely popular in recent years, due to their dinkiness and versatility. Don and Marilyn…
New Zealand’s leaky homes scandal has been the biggest building catastrophe in this country’s history. But as Peter Dyer has discovered, the problem is much larger than anyone has admitted…
Karin Horen tells the remarkable story of her continuing battle with breast cancer. At just 26 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and immediately underwent two surgeries, resulting in a…
The author of Classic Rhymes for Kiwi Kids brings a uniquely local flavour to this much-loved tale! Award-winning author Peter Millett (The Anzac Puppy) and acclaimed cartoonist Shaun Yeo re…
Here a selection of great reviews on our recently released titles: Guardians of Aotearoa by Johanna Knox and photographer Jess Charlton Reviewed by Emma Johnson for the Booksellers NZ blog:…
Michael Lee is best known to many as an Auckland councillor and before that the chair of Auckland Regional Council. He is also a keen historian, and has spent 12…
Continuing their annual tradition, Sarah Forster from Booksellers NZ talks to New Zealand’s leading book publishers to get a preview of what new titles you can expect in 2019. Our…
Above From left: Guardians of Aotearoa writer Johanna Knox and photographer Jess Charlton. In early December we were extremely proud to read that the New Zealand Herald had selected Guardians…
