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DescriptionThe Empire City traces the history of Wellington, from the middle of the 19th Century till the present day. Stories are told through song, text, paintings and photographs and offer a creative insight into the history of life in the capital city. Author descriptionAndrew Laking graduated from Victoria University with a degree in political science before pursuing a career in music at the Wellington Polytechnic Jazz Conservatorium (now part of the New Zealand School of Music). He lived in Ireland for a decade, in which time he signed with American label Compass Records, releasing five albums and performing in over 1500 cities worldwide.About Bob KerrBob Kerr studied painting at the Ilam School of Fine Arts under the tutelage of Colin McCahon. His early career specialised in writing comics, where he became best known for his work on the iconic Terry and the Gunrunners series. Later, he switched his focus to painting social history artworks, collaborating with a number of influential New Zealand historians, such as Mark Derby. |