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The Hobbit: Small beginnings
Greg Dixon finds, that the little book that helped spawn an industry might not have seen the light of day.
The power of imperfection
Without ugliness, there is no beauty. Cultural commentator Stephen Bayley celebrates the power of imperfection.
A London dose of Kiwi hospitality
The latest London venture of New Zealand-born restaurateur Margot Henderson features a healthy dose of Kiwi flavour.
Former soldier trying to make sense of trauma
Former soldier Kevin Powers tells Stephen Jewell how his experience in Iraq led him to write.
Twelve Questions with Greg McGee
Greg McGee is the author of The Open Side, the biography of All Black captain Richie McCaw. He is also a literary gender bender: McGee
Times columnist's lucky dip in wit and wisdom
Nicky Pellegrino finds few subjects are safe from Times columnist.
Book fair bigger than World Cup: Govt
Books trumping rugby? NZ's role as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair this week is more important than hosting last year's World Cup, says Bill English.
Kiwi chefs put NZ on menu
Some of our top chefs and food writers will appear at the Frankfurt Book Fair as part of its associated Culinary Festival under the banner 'NZ Is Cooking'.
Dementia and finding meanings in the chaos
Author Kate de Goldi tells Rebecca Barry Hill how cracks in the road inspired her latest novel.
A chance to write literary future
NZ will be on display more than 18,000km away in Germany tomorrow when the doors open for the Frankfurt Book Fair - the biggest book trade fair in the world.
JK Rowling's magic for grown ups
JK Rowling's book is not for the kids, discovers Nicky Pellegrino.