The Rehearsal is very in-stock at Unity Wellington, which, of course, should always be the case.
Todd Atticus
@toddatticus.com
Artist and book cover designer Current show: Alas Alas, July 16-25, Tasman Building, 16-22 Anzac Ave, Auckland http://www.toddatticus.com https://www.instagram.com/toddatticus
An event not to be missed! Come along to Unity Books Wellington this Thursday at 12:30pm, to see authors Asher Emanuel, writer of The Valley, and Carl Shuker, writer of The Royal Free, in conversation as they discuss the drama of the day job; writing the workplace.
Thank you to everyone who came to see Alas Alas in Auckland. The exhibition will tour to another city soon, so watch this space…
‘I set out to write a book about the criminal justice system, and ended up, I think, writing a book that’s just as much about class society.’ Asher Emanuel answers questions about the writing of The Valley in The Post today. www.thepost.co.nz/culture/3610...
Dialogue, class and justice: The craft behind ‘The Valley’
The Valley has surged up bestseller lists, with Asher Emanuel’s two‑year immersion in the Hutt Valley justice system producing one of 2026’s most acclaimed books.
thepost.co.nz
A look at the exquisite cover of The Starving bride by Catherine Chidgey. The book is in the catalogue now, so you can pop a hold on. christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3... ^DR
Te Herenga Waka University Press@thwupbooks.bsky.social · 2mo ago🎉 The news is out: The Starving Bride by Catherine Chidgey is on its way! We’re delighted to reveal this gorgeous cover, and to share a glimpse of the process behind it, with artwork by Max Thompson and design by Todd Atticus.
Potential adversity is lurking behind every corner. Don’t fear it, embrace it. Installation shots of Alas Alas, open 10am-4pm daily until this Saturday at the Tasman Building, 16-22 Anzac Ave in downtown Auckland.
Some very kind words from Steve Braunias in his ReadingRoom newsletter today.
Why do I enjoy sharing my art in physical spaces? Just look at what light and shadow do to the work and the environment.
Join us at the National Library on Thursday evening for the latest BWB Talk. Asher Emanuel, author of The Valley, will be in conversation with Morgan Godfery about the book.
Tonight! Join us in Auckland to celebrate the publication of The Valley: Crime and Punishment in a New Zealand City. Author Asher Emanuel will be in conversation with Max Harris. 📍Ellen Melville Centre, Pioneer Women’s Hall, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD 🕠 July 1, 5:30pm, for a 6pm start
Auckland, it’s your turn. My alas works are coming to Tāmaki for a brand new show next month.
I sat down with Claire Williamson a few weeks ago to chat about all things book cover design for the A Little Bit Booked podcast. Listen back to our conversation here freshfm.co.nz/programme/a-...
A Little Bit Booked - freshfm.co.nz
A Little Bit Booked is like listening to two friends chat about their latest literary obsession. Editor and writer Claire Williamson (@accidentaltokyoite) is regularly joined by authors, book lovers, ...
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One of the arguments I frequently find myself making when designing book covers is the changed connotation of the colour pink in contemporary culture. Hot pink especially has become significantly less gendered in the last few years. www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026...
‘You can’t unsee it’: how hot pink became the unofficial colour of the World Cup
Move over Barbie, ‘electric fuchsia’ is now dominating football’s biggest stages. But why has the sport embraced the colour?
theguardian.com
A clutch of kluge! The brand new novel by @pipadam.bsky.social, hitting bookshops in four different colourways in August.
‘My kid’s friend’s mum asked me courtside at Miniball if I’d read it (a true sign of a breakout hit).’ www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/as...
Book reveals up-close and personal account of the NZ criminal justice system
Before he was the author of a best-selling non-fiction book on crime and punishment, Asher Emanuel was a lawyer frustrated with the criminal justice system....
nzherald.co.nz
Here's a pairing of new blue works from last month’s group exhibition at Inverlochy House, Wellington.
🎉 The news is out: The Starving Bride by Catherine Chidgey is on its way! We’re delighted to reveal this gorgeous cover, and to share a glimpse of the process behind it, with artwork by Max Thompson and design by Todd Atticus.
Delighted to share the cover (@toddatticus.com) of @catherinechidgey.bsky.social's new novel The Starving Bride, out in Australia from PRH in October! You'll never look at the Blackpool Tower the same way again... www.penguin.com.au/books/the-st...
Labour to hold a major policy announcement to introduce a capital gains tax on the family mouse.
This book cover loving librarian has just spotted that kluge by Pip Adam comes in four different colourways. teherengawakapress.co.nz/products/kluge *Oscillates wildly* ^DR #pukapuka #booksky @pipadam.bsky.social @thwupbooks.bsky.social
The Valley: number one at both Unities. Thats a pretty rare feat! thespinoff.co.nz/books/29-05-...
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending May 29
Auckland and Wellington agree on the top three.
thespinoff.co.nz
kluge by pip adam 13 August 2026 teherengawakapress.co.nz/products/kluge @pipadam.bsky.social
kluge
If you and I are in the same =‘entertainment venue’ for this =‘stand-up comedy special’ and I am =‘my body’ and you are =‘my audience’ I run to you and shout your name into the dark, in the hope you a...
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I can’t wait for the budget so that Labour can have some policies again.