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ROOMS

by Jane Ussher (Massey

University Press, RRP $85)

The wonder of this work from photographer Jane Ussher, beyond the beauty of its outstanding curation and craftsmanship, is found in the angles in which you can view it from. Admiring her portraits as standalone works of art is a joy, as you wander the hallways, alcoves, and rooms framed by angular beams of natural light, unique artworks, tchotchkes and un/fashionable interior decor. This, with a glass

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