Crikey!: Talk About Kiwiana
Crikey Dick is an illustrated collection of Kiwiana, documenting the stories behind the objects, events and people that have defined and distinguished the popular culture of New Zealand.
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| ISBN-13 |
9781869790660 |
| ISBN-10 |
1869790669 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
Available at publisher; usually ships 5-14 working days |
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| Publisher |
Random House |
| Imprint |
Random House New Zealand Ltd |
| Publication Date |
16 October 2009
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| Publication Country |
 New Zealand |
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| Format |
Paperback |
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| Author(s) |
By Wolfe, Richard |
| Category |
Popular Culture
Kiwiana
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| Interest Age |
8-11 years |
| Reading Age |
8-11 years |
| NBS Text |
Popular Culture & Media: General Interest |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Number of Pages |
224 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 150mm
Height: 150mm
Spine: 21mm |
| Weight |
346g |
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| Dewey Code |
306.40993 |
| Catalogue Code |
71650 |
Description of this Book
Crikey Dick is an illustrated collection of Kiwiana, documenting the stories behind the objects, events and people that have defined and distinguished the popular culture of New Zealand. The book comprises of individual entries of household names, along with an introductory overview - 'What is Kiwiana? - which gives an informative overview of the subject, explaining the origins of Kiwiana, its significance and what it tells us about ourselves. Crikey Dick provides a colourful, informative and fun history of the New Zealand way of life.
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Author's Bio
Richard Wolfe is a Kiwiana specialist and the author of many books on Kiwiana and other New Zealand topics.
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