Spring is a time of new adventures for Beatnik. We've been pushing forward with new, exciting projects with new, exciting people and are also casting off into uncharted waters. Things are buzzing around here and we want you to be a part of it!

We celebrated the launch of our new book, The Artists: 21 Practitioners in New Zealand Contemporary Art c. 2011-2013, at the beginning of August. Thank you everyone who came out to celebrate at Sanderson Contemporary Art.

If you haven't already gotten your hands on a copy of The Artists you can order yours right now from the Beatnik bookshop.

If you really want to make your coffee table sing then check out the amazing The Artists series deal. The Artists: 21 Practitioners in New Zealand Contemporary Art c. 2011-2013 and The Artists: 21 Practitioners in New Zealand Contemporary Art c. 2009-2011 for only $59.99!

Beatnik is proud to announce that our beautiful book Who You Are Is What You Do by Heather McAllister has been chosen as a finalist for the New Zealand Best Awards! You can view the entry here.

Make sure to browse the rest of the site to see what amazing work is being done in New Zealand these days. There are categories for graphic, interactive, product and spatial design so there is sure to be something to tickle your fancy. Shout out to our friends at Running with Scissors who have also been selected for their amazing studio space (photographed by Sally Greer). Check out their entry here.

The award ceremony is on October 7th, keep an eye on Beatnik's facebook and twitter for updates (and perhaps some glamour shots of the Beatnik
Team all cleaned up).

Our fearless leader Sally Greer is taking the plunge and attending the Frankfurt Book Fair this year. It is the largest international book fair in the world and we are going to promote Beatnik and our beautiful books at an international level as well as expand our publishing network. It is an exciting time for Beatnik!

If you would like to support Sally in this endeavor and help Beatnik take over the world with beautiful books please purchase one of those beautiful books from the Beatnik Online Bookshop.

Beatnik photography has been busy! Check out our new blog to see a selection of the fantastic photography Sally has been doing. Also on our new blog you'll find all sorts of things the Beatnik crew enjoys (music! fashion! events!) such as...

Our friends over at Coup De Main Magazine have released the first issue of their online magazine. Beatnik was thrilled to be involved. Check out Beatnik's contributions including the fashion photography starting on pg.26 and the shot of the lovely and talented band The Grates (featured on the music cover). All taken by Beatnik's own Sally Greer.