5 volumes have only ever been published, this is a scarce set of five all together, part of New Zealand Art History now

Christchurch The Caxton Press 1969 paperback profusely illustrated Very Good 8vo. 76pp. Vol 1 no. 4 of NZ art journal Ascent, referencing the work of Gordon Walters, Colin McCahon, Len Castle, John Parker, Sir George Grey, Brent Wong, and including a chapter on the performing arts in New Zealand; colour and b&w illustrations; a very good copy

Softcover, vol 1 number 1 November Publisher: The Caxton Press, 1967 72p Slight marks wraps Signature TP The journal lasted for only 5 issues, but produced some excellent discussion on art in NZ, here including pieces on Toss Woollaston, Patrick Hanly, Greer Twiss, now scarce (Art Magazines, Nz)

vol 1 no 3 caxton press 1969 88 pages card cover, Paul Beadle, John Painting, Rita Angus,

Ascent Frances Hodgkins Commemorative Issue, Ascent - A Journal of the Arts in New Zealand Christchurch Caxton Press 1969; (500 grams) sewn sheets in paper wrapper, 76pp illustrated in B*W and colour, retrospective look at her life and work First Edition No Jacket Original Wraps 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall; First Edition; Very Good Frances Hodgkins (New Zealand Art Artist Frances Hodgkins Ascent Commemorative Issue Modern Women's Art Painting)

Softcover Publisher: The Caxton Press, Christchurch, 1968, vol1 no 2 July 1968 ; 84 pages. Illustrated card wrappers. Illustrated. Page dimensions: 248mm x 179mm. Selected contents: Imaginary Reefs And Floating Islands; A Conversation With Shay Docking; Tom Taylor: Recent Sculpture; The Pottery Of Roy Cowan And Juliet Peter; The Perfect Symbol; The Auckland Scene; Fuseli. ; 8vo (Noisbn)