Barefoot kings

John McDermott works in the tradition of social documentary photography, and as one of New Zealand's finest practitioners in this field, takes his place alongside such photographers as Robin Morrison and Les Cleveland. He is best known for his richly coloured, engaging photographs of New Zealanders going about their lives, at home and at work. Barefoot Kings is a tribute to his vision, collecting together published material from previous books with newer unpublished material. With an insightful essay by Lloyd Jones about contemporary life in New Zealand, here you will find images from the rural heartland of both islands, jostling with views of modern urban life in our major cities.