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Alison is joined in the studio by graphic novelist Chelsey Furedi who talks about her book Project Nought – a fast paced time travel adventure with a hint of romance. This book can be requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue using the link below – it is available in multiple formats. https://bit.ly/3Bx6UoN Find out more at https://www.chelseyfuredi.com/

In this track we hear guitarist Chris Everest play the Three Whimsies by John Richie, with permission of Anthony Ritchie. 'Whimsies', composed in 1985, are three pieces based on contrasting texts by William Shakespeare: ‘Full fathom five’ from The Tempest ‘Tell me where is fancy bred’ from The Merchant of Venice ‘Blow, blow, thou winter wind’ from As You Like It This was recorded at an Auckland Libraries Heritage Concert on 4 May 2023. Listen to more from earlier Concert Series https://soundcloud.com/auckland-libraries/sets/thursday-heritage-concerts-6 You can view a digital copy of the Auckland Libraries' First Folio here: https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/rarebooks/id/12779/rec/1 or check digital comparisons: www.firstfolios.com Find out more about Folio 400 here: folio400.com/celebration-2023/ Read more here: heritageetal.blogspot.com/2023/05/read…-use-in.html "At the start of Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories & tragedies, otherwise known as the ‘First Folio’, there

In this track we hear the final speakers from our Auckland Libraries World First Folio Day event - reading Sonnet 60 from Nga Waiata Aroha A Hekepia - a translation of Shakespeare in Te Reo Māori by Merimeri Penfold. Read by Robert Eruera and Andrew Henry. The publication of Nga Waiata a Hekepia / love sonnets by Shakespeare in 2000 marked a first on the world Shakespearean timeline. Holloway Press at the University of Auckland published nine sonnets translated into te reo Māori by the scholar Merimeri Penfold. The limited edition features an amended version of the Martin Droeshout 1623 portrait of Shakespeare, with a moko, created by Cushla Parekowhai, on the cover. The book is available for loan: https://tinyurl.com/ye2554d4 You can view a digital copy of the Auckland Libraries' First Folio here: https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/rarebooks/id/12779/rec/1 or check digital comparisons at: www.firstfolios.com Find out more about Folio 400 at - folio400.com/celebration-2023/ Read

In Auckland, Michael Hurst from the Auckland Theatre Company, is strongly identified with Shakespeare. In this track Michael discusses performing Shakespeare. This session was recorded live on First Folio Day, April 2023. You can view a digital copy of the Auckland Libraries' First Folio here: https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/rarebooks/id/12779/rec/1 or check digital comparisons: www.firstfolios.com Find out more about Folio 400 here: https://folio400.com/celebration-2023/ Check out King Lear coming to stage: https://www.atc.co.nz/auckland-theatre-company/2023/king-lear/ Read more here: http://heritageetal.blogspot.com/2023/05/readers-and-readings-traces-of-use-in.html "At the start of Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories & tragedies, otherwise known as the ‘First Folio’, there’s a note from Shakespeare’s former colleagues to the book’s potential consumers. “To the great Variety of Readers”, it begins, before outlining the reasons people might want to buy – and read – th

Dr. Sophie Tomlinson, Senior lecturer in English and Drama at the University of Auckland offers her insights into the decades of Summer Shakespeare productions, the performers and the performances. Recorded live on World First Folio Day, 23 April 2023. You can view a digital copy of the Auckland Libraries' First Folio here: https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/rarebooks/id/12779/rec/1 or check digital comparisons: www.firstfolios.com Find out more about Folio 400 here: https://folio400.com/celebration-2023/ Read more here: http://heritageetal.blogspot.com/2023/05/readers-and-readings-traces-of-use-in.html "At the start of Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories & tragedies, otherwise known as the ‘First Folio’, there’s a note from Shakespeare’s former colleagues to the book’s potential consumers. “To the great Variety of Readers”, it begins, before outlining the reasons people might want to buy – and read – this unprecedented collection of plays". Image: Sophie Tomlinson present

In this track, recorded on World First Folio Day, 23 April 2023, we hear from David Ashman, recently retired manager of Conservation & Digital Preservation at Auckland Libraries. In 2022, David was able to complete required conservation work on the First Folio, in this talk he describes the background and processes involved in the care of this precious taonga. You can view a digital copy of the Auckland Libraries' First Folio here: https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/rarebooks/id/12779/rec/1 or check digital comparisons: www.firstfolios.com Watch David talk with pictures about his treatment of the Folio here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzVd_Qv_q-A Find out more about Folio 400 here: https://folio400.com/celebration-2023/ Read more here: http://heritageetal.blogspot.com/2023/05/readers-and-readings-traces-of-use-in.html "At the start of Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories & tragedies, otherwise known as the ‘First Folio’, there’s a note from Shakespeare’s former colle

Alison is joined by the multi-award winning New Zealand author Leonie Agnew, who has just published her novel The impossible story of Hannah Kemp. This is a coming-of-age story and journey of healing through the power of storytelling. This book can be requested from the Auckland Libraries catalogue using the links below – it is available in multiple formats. https://bit.ly/3Bx6UoN

This month we have two special cases on display on Level 2 of Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library both with Shakespeare at the heart. In this track listen and learn from Rare Book curator Jane Wild as she tells us about the items on display for May. Event: Register to attend this event Saturday 20 May https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2023/05/piringatahi-special-collections-up-close-rare-shakespeare/ In this Piringatahi: Special Collections Up Close event, we delve into the 17th-century publishing history of Shakespeare’s plays. Auckland Libraries is the only institution in the Southern Hemisphere to hold copies of all four 17th-century editions of Shakespeare’s collected plays and early editions of his sonnets. Find out more about Folio 400 here: https://folio400.com/ A more in-depth read here: http://heritageetal.blogspot.com/2023/05/readers-and-readings-traces-of-use-in.html Check out the playlist Shakespeare First Folio. Come see for yourself Kura Tūturu | Real Gold case in

About the letter K - an explanation in Tara's voice. Nau mai haere mai and welcome to this podcast special on the Tara McLeod: About Type Exhibition. In this exhibition curators Jane Wild and Zoe Colling have brought the gallery walls to life with the work and craftmanship of master printer and artist Tara McLeod. Encounter Tara’s work from across a number of presses held within Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, see additional type face examples and turn your hand to family fun activation with magnetic lettering. This exhibition is open for young and old to enjoy letters, words, colour, texture, poetry and print! Recorded at the exhibition opening on the 31 March 2023. All welcome – April through to early July 2023 at Tāmaki Pātaka Korero – The Central City Library on Level 2. Mon – Friday 9 – 5pm and Saturdays 10 – 4pm. ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/…bition/ Image: 16 inch grotesque: a specimen alphabet of wood type. Auckland: Pear Tree Press, 1998

Nau mai haere mai and welcome to this podcast special on the Tara McLeod: About Type Exhibition. In this track we hear from Book Conservator Ngaio Vince-Dewerse talking with Sue Berman at the exhibition opening about the work of the Preservation team on installing the work of Tara McLeod. Recorded at the exhibition opening on the 31 March 2023. Background noise is present through interview About the Exhibition: Curators Jane Wild and Zoe Colling have brought the gallery walls to life with the work and craftmanship of master printer and artist Tara McLeod. Encounter Tara’s work from across a number of presses held within Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, see additional type face examples and turn your hand to family fun activation with magnetic lettering. This exhibition is open for young and old to enjoy letters, words, colour, texture, poetry and print! All welcome – April through to early July 2023 at Tāmaki Pātaka Korero – The Central City Library on Level 2. Mon – Friday 9 – 5pm and Saturdays

Nau mai haere mai and welcome to this podcast special on the Tara McLeod: About Type Exhibition. In this track we hear curator Jane Wild introduce the exhibition and a reply about his work from Tara McLeod. Recorded at the exhibition opening on the 31 March 2023. In this exhibition curators Jane Wild and Zoe Colling have brought the gallery walls to life with the work and craftmanship of master printer and artist Tara McLeod. Encounter Tara’s work from across a number of presses held within Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, see additional type face examples and turn your hand to family fun activation with magnetic lettering. This exhibition is open for young and old to enjoy letters, words, colour, texture, poetry and print! All welcome – April through to early July 2023 at Tāmaki Pātaka Korero – The Central City Library on Level 2. Mon – Friday 9 – 5pm and Saturdays 10 – 4pm. https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2023/03/tara-mcleod-about-type-exhibition/ Image: The Gallery Le

This month we have on display a manuscript and two books that feature in common, wooden covers. In this track listen and learn from Senior Librarian Heritage Renée Orr as she talks to the three items on display for April. Come see for yourself Kura Tūturu | Real Gold case in the Reading Room Level 2 Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library. Ben Verhoeven and Gaylord Schanilec. Sylvæ : fifty specimens printed directly from the wood with historical anecdotes & observations. Stockholm, Wisconsin: Midnight Paper Sales, 2007. https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2505103 Image: Eric Craig. New Zealand Ferns. 1880s. https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1945738 Weddase Maryam. 17th century. (EASTMS: G.118) https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1969420

Alison is joined by the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival curator Bridget van der Zijpp. Find out what to expect at this live and in-person celebration of local and international writing, making and thinking. For more information, visit www.writersfestival.co.nz

Pamata Toleafoa [Senior Librarian Pasifika Research] joins Sue Berman [Oral History Advisor] in conversation about the O le fogava'a e tasi – One family exhibition which celebrates knowledge holders across Te Moananui a Kiwa and their measina (taonga). In this interview Pamata shares his thinking and creative processes that lead to this project and how the role of Senior Librarian Pasifika Research has enabled this project's success. The O le fogava’a e tasi – One family exhibition can be viewed on Level 2 of Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero | Central City Library till the end April 2023. Image: Pamata Toleafoa, 2023, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ In this track Sasha, Sam, Friederike, Anna and Katia reflect on their research journey with oral historian Sue Berman. Recorded on 1 March 2023. Image: The Reading and Newspaper Room, Leys Institute, 1939, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 850-01

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ The 1920s, 1930s and 1940s saw drastic changes in women's fashion. In this track Caitlin Kilpatrick explores fashion in Auckland and how City department stores shaped fashion trends and the influence of fashion magazines of this time. Recorded on 1 March 2023 as part of our Heritage Talks series. Image: Advert by Milne and Choyce in The Mirror, 1947, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections.

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ The women of Auckland’s theatre witnessed first-hand key evolutions in this creative space. In this track, Anna McCardle explores the rich careers and lives of Auckland actresses, who were active in the 1960s-80s. Anna’s research primarily draws on voices from Jean Hyland's Acting Women In Auckland Oral History Project recorded in 2005-2006. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/3032/rec/1 Recorded on 1 March 2023 as part of our Heritage Talks series. Image: Foyer photograph at Mercury opening night, May 1, 1968, photo by Noel Brotherston, Elizabeth McRae papers, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections.

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ Treatment and placement of the mentally ill and deviant quickly became a matter of significant social and cultural concern in colonial-era New Zealand. In this track Sasha Finer examines the process of constructing the Auckland Lunatic Asylum and grounds in the late 19th century. Recorded on 1 March 2023 as part of our Heritage Talks series. Image: Auckland Lunatic Asylum, Point Chevalier, 1870s. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, 918-03

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ In this track we hear from Samuel Turner-O’Keeffe Although significant improvements have been made to Auckland's public transport system over recent decades, commuting throughout the city remains frustrating and inefficient. Sam asks the question - How did we get ourselves into this situation? Samuel Turner-O’Keeffe's research was supported by an Auckland Library Heritage Trust John Stacpoole Scholarship. To find out more about the work of the Auckland Library Heritage Trust, visit the library website here. https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/auckland-library-heritage-trust.aspx Recorded on 22 February 2023 as part of our Heritage Talks series. Image: Gregor Riethmaier, National Publicity Stu

Each year Auckland Libraries works with scholars from the Auckland History Initiative (AHI), a research collaboration at the University of Auckland. In this series we present research projects from the 2023 Summer Scholars exploring aspects of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history. https://ahi.auckland.ac.nz/ In this track we hear from Katia Kennedy who investigated the attitudes surrounding women in sport from the turn of the 20th Century. Katia examines the development and growth of women's cricket and women's marching in Auckland during this time. Katia Kennedy's research was supported by an Auckland Library Heritage Trust John Stacpoole Scholarship. To find out more about the work of the Auckland Library Heritage Trust, visit the library website here. https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/auckland-library-heritage-trust.aspx Recorded on 22 February 2023 as part of our Heritage Talks series. Image: Murray Freer. Marching girls, South Auckland, 1967. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Footprin