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edited by Bronwyn Holloway-Smith Massey University Press, Auckland 2018 MICHAEL DUNN Art-historical writing is not always noted for the thrill of the chase or sleuth-like detective work. But, as TV shows like have shown, tracing the location of masterworks hidden behind overpainting, or overlooked because of false attribution, damage, or years of neglect can be exciting and informative. We learn about more than the works themselves; we discover how changes of taste and social circumstances affect how the works are treated and valued. brings much of this excitement and drama to the study of this somewhat neglected artist. Taylor (1906–1964), when discussed, is noted for his wood engravings of New Zealand subjects, flora and fauna, and depictions of Maori myths and legends. Small in scale and monochromatic, his engravings are among the finest produced in this country and indeed won him some international fame in his lifetime. Much less well known are his murals for a variety of public