A Tiny Book of 100 Big Things in Aotearoa New Zealand
A Tiny Book of 100 Big Things in Aotearoa New Zealand
by Maja Zonjić
Part tiny travel companion and part photobook, this is the first book of its kind to focus on Big Things - or large roadside structures - in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Featuring the latest practical information and vibrant visuals throughout, it is an easy-to-follow guide for visiting Big Things across the country. Each of the 100 Big Things has its own page, with the town/location name, GPS Coordinates, and access considerations. The book also provides some historical context about Big Things more broadly; and clarifies what characteristics distinguish a Big Thing from other roadside structures. The illustrated fold-out maps at the back of the book provide a quick reference for locating Big Things, while multiple indexes and at-a-glance sections enable easy book navigation. Plus, this small booklet packs a big punch: 100% of the profits go towards creating scholarships for students in the social sciences and humanities!
Maja Zonjić is a documentary storyteller and cultural geographer, working as a post-doctoral Research Fellow at Victoria University of Wellington - Te Herenga Waka -. She has exhibited and screened her documentary work internationally at galleries, museums, and film festivals, and has published her academic research in leading journals. Originally from Croatia, she speaks thriee languages, drinks too much coffee; regularly contributes to arts-based community kaupapa, and enjoys riding her motorbike around Te Whanganui-a-Tara where she lives.
