Waiheke Island: 800 years of the history of Te Motu Ārai Roa
Pendragon Press
Type: Local history monograph
Designer: Jenny Nicholls
Format: Sewn case-bound hardcover, square back,
Size: Portrait 240 × 200 mm
Binding: Section-sewn in 16pp signatures, cased-in square back, head & tail bands
Paper: 128gsm matt art paper for text; 140gsm woodfree for endpapers
Cover & Case: 157gsm gloss art paper over 3mm greyboard, SR matt lamination, spot gloss UV on front (approx. 20–25% coverage) head and tail bands
Special Feature: Custom maritime chart case wrap scanned and printed especially for this project
Printing: Offset CMYK
Production: Printed in Hong Kong
This edition utilised section-sewn binding to ensure durability and a premium feel, with head and tail bands adding a classic touch. The highlight of the production is the custom case wrap, scanned and printed specifically for this book, wrapping around one-third of the cover to give a distinctive, tactile feature that evokes Waiheke’s maritime history. Spot gloss UV on the front adds subtle emphasis to the cover design, enhancing the visual depth without overpowering the imagery.
Paul Monin is Waiheke’s best-known historian, and this is his most comprehensive history of the island yet. Published by Pendragon Press, the book traces Waiheke’s story from early human habitation and pā sites to modern island life, beautifully illustrated with images that capture its unique landscapes.