Native by Design – Landscape design with New Zealand plants

Edited by Ian Spellerberg and Michelle Frey | Photography by John Maillard
Published by Canterbury University Press

With twenty contributors all passionate and top in their landscaping field, this book had the potential to be a nightmare. Rachel Scott from CUP is far too good a professional though to let that happen.

We were involved in the consultation process right from the beginning and helped plan out the need for some sort of consistency. A book like this needs flow. It is full colour throughout with stunning photography. You'll really look twice at your back-yard next time you are out there for a coffee after reading this title.

Book launches are always interesting times too. With so many people involved I was a bit uncertain that we may not have made everyone happy. I was quick to grab a wine upon walking in the door. But I've never heard so much praise for one of our designers. It was warm fuzzies all the way around. Well done Anita. You cracked it again.