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A three volume, limited edition of 1000 sets, boxed. The paper is woven American cotton, the cover woven linen and the spine is black calf skin. Looking at the books, it is difficult to tell whether they are modern, or if they were produced 100 years ago. There are 20 images in each volume and an essay in each by; Keri Hulme, Andy Dennis and Andris Apse. To find out more about the project click on the link above. This set of books won the 2007 New Zealand pride in Print Supreme Award from over 900 entries, 110 gold medals and 9 Supreme Finalists.

The judges comments on the books.

“The work reflects Andris' desire to publish a personal view of an area with which he has an affinity, and in a form that depicts the soul and wilderness of Fiordland.

Senior judge Chris Woodhead described the set of three books that made up the work as pretty amazing.

It represents collaboration among people that have helped bring together a collection of photographs from Andris Apse taken over a number of years. They are brought together in the collection that is wonderful to look at.

An incredible amount of effort has gone into the prepress and the binding is exceptional, with calfskin leather, foil and debossing, and a black velvet lining. There is just about every category of binding you can find in this book.

Overall, I have to say this is a job to show that there is true craftsmanship at work in the New Zealand print industry.

Convenor of judges Grant Letfus described the book as an “example of craftsmanship on a grand scale”.

The judges were unanimous in their praises of the obvious teamwork and pride in all areas of design, prepress, print and binding, culminating in the realisation of Andris Apse's vision.

At the judging, judges wore protective gloves while examining the book, because of the archival paper stock that was used. This paper will mean that the book will survive for generations without deterioration.”