Going South (book)

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Going South
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AuthorElla Yelich-O'Connor (Lorde)
IllustratorHarriet Were
CountryNew Zealand
LanguageEnglish
Genre
Published4 June 2021
Pages104

Going South is a 2021 memoir and photo-book by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. It documents her experience visiting the continent of Antarctica in January 2019 with photos taken by New Zealand photographer Harriet Were. All proceeds from the book will be used to fund a postgraduate scholarship created by Antarctica New Zealand, a government agency.

Background[]

Lorde expressed an interest in exploring the region of Antarctica since she was old enough to read.[1] In January 2019, she visited Scott Base and McMurdo Station, Antarctica, travelling as an Antarctic Ambassador.[2][3] During her visit, she observed microscopic species in environmental laboratories and spoke with scientists. Lorde described the book as "sort of a perfect precursor" to her third studio album, Solar Power.[4] It features over 100 pages of images taken by New Zealand photographer Harriet Were and writings from Lorde. All proceeds will be used to fund a postgraduate scholarship created by Antarctica New Zealand, a government agency.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Lorde announces photo book Going South about Antarctica trip". The New Zealand Herald. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Lorde writes her first book, from Antarctica". Stuff. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Antarctica New Zealand: Annual Report (2018–2019)" (PDF). Antarctica New Zealand. New Zealand Government. p. 7. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Elusive Lorde spotted in Antarctica on trip to environmental lab". The New Zealand Herald. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  5. ^ Bruce, Jasper (24 November 2020). "Lorde to release 100-page photo album documenting Antarctica trip". NME. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

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