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Frances Hodgkins produced many brilliant paintings in her lifetime but committed herself to a difficult and lonely life in order to devote herself to her art. These are stories of 30 of New Zealand's most famous people including their childhood and education, the paths that led to the achievements for which they became well known and their influence upon New Zealand's history and culture. With original photographs - many supplied by the subjects themselves. Written by award winning author Kevin Boon.