TE WIATA, BERYL MARGARET MCMILLAN - Most Happy Fella: A Biography of Inia Te Wiata

New Zealand, A H & A W Reed. 1976, First Edition. (ISBN: 0589009540) Hard Cover with dust jacket, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Inia Te Wiata was born in Otaki, New Zealand, into the Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga Iwi. He went to London to study and sing, where he became one of the leading bass baritone at the Royal Opera House and the first Maori singer with an international reputation, as well as acting in film and on stage. He was a talented Maori Carver with his works in New Zealand house especially the Pouihi post from 5 large Totara logs in the Entrance. His daughter is actor, comedienne and singer Rima Te Wiata. CONDITION Burgundy bds with bright Gold title (clean and unworn with sharp cnrs) Eps illus with his carving design sketches, 307 pages with b/w photo plates and sketch illus. Bright and crisp with toned edges and original book seller label inside front. DJ slightly rubbed to spine ends and tips. #New Zealand Biography#. Very Good/Very Good.

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