Marco Sonzogni is a reader in translation studies and intercultural communication at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington. A widely published scholar, he is also an award-winning translator, poet, editor and cultural activist.

Sydney Shep is a reader in book history and the printer at Wai-te-ata Press, Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington. A widely published scholar, she is also a practising letterpress printer, exhibiting book artist and designer bookbinder.