Favourite
Māori Legends
A.W. Reed, revised by Ross Calman
Māori myths and legends have an important role
in transmitting and regenerating traditional knowledge. Yet with the depletion
of local publishing in New Zealand, fewer and fewer of these stories are made
available to new generations.
Libro International is therefore proud to be bringing back into print a
new edition of Favourite Māori
Legends, a
much-loved edition of legends published in 1965 by that great collector of
stories and language, A.W. Reed.
Leading editor
and writer
Ross Calman has revised the legends for a modern readership, with updated use
of te reo.
“I worked hard to preserve the flow of the original narratives, while
modernising the stories and reinstating some of the Māori
language from the original sources,” he said.
“These stories are all highly accessible and
offer unique insights into traditional Māori
society.”
The book preserves the timeless
illustrations of artist Roger Hart, which bring key scenes from these ancestral stories
to life.
Favourite
Māori Legends groups
30 of the most memorable legends into themes of the spirit world, patupaiarehe
(ghosts), taniwha, supernatural creatures, and heroes and deeds of daring.
The
authors: A.W. Reed (1908–1979) was one of New Zealand’s
most influential writers and publishers, noted for his works on Māori language and mythology. Ross
Calman (Ngāti Raukawa,
Ngāti Toa, Kāi Tahu) is a
widely published author and editor, who lives in Wellington.
Release Date: 27 June 2013 | ISBN: 978-1-877514-56-2 | RRP $29.99
Paperback, 210 x 148 mm, 160 pages with illustrations
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review copy, contact:
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Marketing
Specialist
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International, a division of Oratia Media
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