We published Jean Donaldson’s first book Tiaki: A shout-out to Aotearoa's lesser-known creatures in October last year and are delighted that she is a finalist in the 2023 Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand Emerging Book Design Awards. This is a very deserved recognition for her skills, which are not only evident as a graphic designer, but also as a highly talented…
This month Potton & Burton published Alison Ballance’s inspiring and beautifully illustrated book Takahē: Bird of Dreams. Takahē, a taonga species of Ngāi Tahu, were once thought to be extinct, but in 1948 they were rediscovered and the long journey to save them and reintroduce them to their natural habitat began. This book tells that story, while in 2023 the 75th…
We are thrilled to announce that two of Potton & Burton’s books have won top awards in the New Zealand Mountain Book Awards. David Vass’s compelling and beautifully written account of his passion and the subsequent consequences of a life in the mountains, Not Set in Stone, won 2023 New Zealand Mountain Book of the Year.
Gavin Lang’s book, Seeking the Light, which presents one of the finest collections of mountaineering photography ever put together in this country, won the New Zealand Mountain and Adventure Heritage Award. Our hearty congratulations go to both Dave and Gavin, while we are also delighted that Potton & Burton’s commitment to publishing the best books in outdoor recreation has played…
Nicola Galloway’s beautiful cookbook The Homemade Table has been shortlisted for the NZ Booklovers Award for Best Lifestyle Book 2023. We are thrilled for Nicola, one of New Zealand’s most respected food writers and photographers. She regularly contributes recipes to magazines, including a regular column in Stuff and has a strong, loyal following.
Potton & Burton were absolutely delighted to win Publisher of the Year at this year’s Book Trade Industry Awards and pass on their congratulations to all of the other winners.
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SUNDAY, 21 JUNE 2015
Book Trade Industry Awards prove a passion for books creates profits
A renowned family of booksellers were honoured with a lifetime achievement award tonight at the annual Book Industry awards in Auckland, while individual publishers and booksellers were recognised as being the best in the New Zealand trade.
This year the lifetime achievement award was presented to the Parsons Family of Auckland and Wellington for the inter-generational contribution the family have made to the industry.
All of the winners of the Book Trade Industry Awards this year have been applauded by the judges for their dedication to quality – whether in publication, selling, or running events – and passion for the trade. There were six awards given, and for the first time this year, applicants were invited to self-nominate. This allowed some smaller bookstores who didn’t frequently see publishing reps to highlight their own efforts to improve sales for their stores. There were a large number of nominees in this category, making the prize even more desirable.
Craig Potton Publishing becomes Potton & Burton On 6 March Craig Potton Publishing is changing its name to Potton & Burton, a move designed to reflect the increasingly diverse range of New Zealand books we publish. Publisher and co-owner Robbie Burton commented, ‘The Craig Potton Publishing imprint has served us brilliantly for over 25 years, but in recent years it…