Graeme Lay Libri

'Indide the Cannibal Pot' explores the whole notion of why and how we travel, and the often-hilarious and usually unplanned consequences. Like travel itself, the stories featured will surprise and entertain at every turn.

A pictorial depiction of Greater Auckland, capturing the city's cultural heritage, its cityscapes, its cosmopolitan population, its incomparable coastlines and its water-borne recreational activities. The natural attractions of the region, including the Coromandel Peninsula, are also included.

Joseph Banks embodies the adventurous spirit of the late 18th century Enlightenment, driven by a deep curiosity for nature. Raised in rural Lincolnshire, his privileged education at Harrow, Eton, and Oxford shaped his intellectual pursuits. As an affluent adult, Banks formed a significant bond with Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, who exposed him to angling and the vibrant London club culture, further enriching his experiences and interests in both the natural world and society.

Photographer Holger Leue and Auckland writer Graeme Lay teamed up for this selection of quintessential New Zealand scenes and landscapes. The book is structured in six chapters, three per Northland, Auckland Coromandel Peninsula; Waikato, Bay of Plenty, East Coast; Taranaki and Wellington; Nelson and Marlborough; West Coast, Canterbury, Otago; and Southland. A superb souvenir covering all the bases on a full tourist itinerary. Hardback, 128 pages, map of New Zealand.

This pack offers exceptional value for money, including both a guidebook and a softcover version of the fold-out Globetrotter map, in a pocket-sized printed plastic wallet.