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New Zealand Listener, Volume 11, Issue 286, 15 December 1944, Page 2

This Christmas Give New Zealand Books AlI these books were written, printed and published in New Zealand. Co-opera- tive publishing through tha Progressive Publishing Society, founded and run on co-operative lines, has made Possible the issue of these and many other works of New Zealanders. POEMS Clyde Carr, M.P Clyde Carr_~parson, parliamentarian and poet-~is well-known as one of New Zealand S ablest writers of verse. Mr. Carr describes himself as thymester, but this collection shows 0 degree of skill and a depth of feeling which belie such a modest title. 3/6 THE TIMELESS WORLD By M: H Holcroft. The Centennial Essay prizewinner gives uS another book up to the standard of "The Waiting Hills;' which is now out of print. The "Listener' says he is 11 our only literary philosopher: About 10/- ISLANDS OF DANGER By Ernest Beaglehole; The islands of Danger are 390 miles north-east of Samoa, 715 miles north-west of Rarotonga. This book is not just another romantic picture of an 'impossible South Seas; it is an account of real people and a real place fundamentally serious, yet written with lightness, humour and charm: It is sympathetic. It is true: 15/6 SIDI RESZEGH and Other Poems By D. McDonald: A memorial to a promising New Zealand poet who was killed on active service. 7/- MORE ECHOES FROM FRANCE By A: J D. Barker. Poems from the French with an English translation 6/6 THE VLTAVA STILL SINGS By F Ost and R Meek: Intensely moving poems by Czech writers Modern poetry in the democratic tradition: 8/6 THREE ESSAYS ON CZECH POETS By F Ost. Here is the essence of the democratic tradition of that bastion of freedom, Czechoslovakia 8/6 HALF-LENGTHS By F L. Combs. Witty and well-written comments on many subjects by a mature mind_ Mr Combs former books (published by Dent) were well received in New Zealand: 7 / N: NEW WRITING, No. 4 Edited by Professor 1, A Gordon, The cream of New Zealand's literary ability in prose and verse: 2/ SOMETHING To TELL By Isobel Andrews_ Well told and unusual short stories by a gifted authoress. Apt characterisations. 2/6 paper_ 4/6 boards. FOR CHILDREN THE BOOK OF WIREMU By Stella Morice. Imaginative writing, beautiful format, and the delight- ful illustrations by Nancy Bolton make this book about a little Maori boy something that children and grown-ups, too, will treasure. 5/6 BAGGIE AND HIS FAMOUS CAT, TAM Alexandra Mason. Illustrated by Nancy Bolton delightful story, beautifully illustrated. Typographically up to the best overseas standard_ 2/6 TALES FOR PIPPA By Dorothy Black: Illustrated by Barbara Milne; 1/6 SHORT STORY COMPETITION CLOSES DECEMBER 31st The Short Story Section of the Literary Competitions, sponsored by the Progressive Publishing Society , closes on December 31st, 1944. Prize Money, E20. The E100 Prize Novel Competition closes April 30th, 1945. The Progressive Publishing Society] Po_ Box 956 WELLINGTON