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Find out more about your iwi. $10.

Oral history

The history of the pill. Part science, part feminist history, all social revolution. $15.

Good on problem definition

Not so great on solutions. Mr Engels, of Marx and Engels fame. $8

Joy

A classic New Zealand novel from James McNeish. $8

Lipstick

Dan Brown, an illustrated collector's edition. This and hundreds of other crime thrillers are $5 each or five for $10.

Seventh time a charm

Not sure what happened to Austin One Two Three Four Five or Six, but if you are interested in the history of one of the earliest mass-market cars (and British to boot) then this could be your scene. Collectible hardback for $50.

That attractive moustache belongs to Herbert Austin himself.

Bad tempered clowns

Stephen King obviously defines the genre, but if you like your vengeful clowns literature more literary, Salman Rushdie might be the thing for you. Hardback in great nick. $22.