Lasting Impressions

Discover the fascinating journey of New Zealand’s print media with this comprehensive history book, detailing the evolution of newspapers from their inception to the present day. Written by renowned author Ian F Grant and published by Fraser Books, this paperback edition is a must-have for history buffs and anyone interested in the social development of New Zealand. With dimensions of 170 x 240 mm and packed into 676 insightful pages, this book uncovers the vital role newspapers played in shaping New Zealand’s national identity and community life. Explore the origins of the New Zealand newspaper industry, the thriving provincial papers, and the impactful daily press that accompanied the nation’s growth. Highlighting unique challenges from World War One and the emergence of various publications—including the fascinating weeklies, distinctive goldfields press, and numerous Maori newspapers—this book presents invaluable references and colorful extracts that bring history to life. Perfect for both academic research and casual reading, it's an essential addition to any library or personal collection. Whether you’re a student, educator, or history enthusiast, delve into Lasting Impressions and gain a deeper understanding of New Zealand’s rich media heritage.

Author: Ian F Grant Publisher: Fraser Books
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm
Pages: 676
Publication Date: 01-10-2018

The first comprehensive history of New Zealand newspapers since Guy Scholefield’sNewspapers in New Zealand in 1958, Lasting Impressions is a social history that places newspapers and their vital importance in New Zealand’s development as a nation in the context of life in the communities they prospered or failed in. There are detailed descriptionsof the beginnings of the newspaper business in New Zealand, the papers that spread throughout the countryclose behind the first settlers, the daily press’s leap of faith, the proliferation of provincial papers, early twentieth century challenges, and the difficulties faced by World War One newspapers. For the first time in a newspaper history there are also sections on the burgeoning weeklies phenomenon, the distinctive goldfields’ press and the numerous Maori newspapers. The book is both a valuable reference resource and a social history brimming with colourful extracts from newspapers and stories of remarkable personalities. Fraser Books in association with the Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington