FUTURE GENERATION CHILDREN’S BOOKSHOP REVIEW THE MAN FROM THE LAND OF FANDANGO by Margaret Mahy. Frances Lincoln, $29.99 The recent loss of our most prestigious children’s author, Margaret Mahy, has been a blow for children’s literature in New Zealand. However, Margaret’s publishers had two new picture books underway and fortunately she saw the illustrations before her death. One is The Man from the Land of Fandago which Polly Dunbar, a favourite illustrator of previous books by Margaret – Down the Back of the Chair and Bubble Trouble – has once again enhanced Margaret’s wonderful, rhythmic words. PN DOROTHY BUTLER CHILDRENS BOOKSHOP, 1 Jervois Road T: 09 376 7283 www.childrensbookshop.co.nz
RICHMOND SCHOOL ART AUCTION THE RICHMOND ROAD SCHOOL annual art auction, Art with Love, on Tuesday 27 November is promising to be yet another huge success for this local school. Each year Principal, Stephanie Anich is in awe of the work that local and national artists submit to make this annual fundraiser so successful. A diverse range of art from up and coming artists to the well known, always attracts the interest of its committed supporters. And each year there are a core group of art lovers, who even though they have no connection to the school, have made attending the opening and auction part of their art calendar. Diversity is found in the school’s own parent group of artists, from the impressive gardenscapes of Karl Maughan to the uber cool spray paint art of street artist, Kool, who both feature in this years auction, with over 40 other artists. Photography, sculpture and printmaking are all present in this years auction complementing the more traditionally known artform, painting. All are welcome to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and nibbles at the opening on Friday 23 November. The gallery will be open through the weekend of 24-25 November for a more intimate look at the works. Auction night has always managed to deliver a surprise or two, this year it is on Tuesday 27 November. PN For more information www.artwithlove.org or email ange@artwithlove.org
86 PONSONBY NEWS+ November 2012
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