Women and the Arts in New Zealand Forty Works 1936-86 (Penguin New Zealand art series) by ElizabethEastmond Paperback, 50 Pages, Published 1986 by Penguin Books (Nz) ISBN-13: 978-0-14-009234-9, ISBN: 0-14-009234-X
"Frances Hodkins was recognized by her contemporaries in the 1930s and 1940s as a leading member of the British avant-garde who exhibited often with artists such as John Piper. This book focuses on the paintings and drawings of this artist."
"In 1941 John Piper wrote to his fellow artist, New Zealand expatriate Frances Hodgkins, 'Congratualtions on the great achievement of your new works....Thank you for the enormous pleasure and instruction that these new works give.' Recognised by her contemporaries in the 1930s and 1940s as a leading member of the British avant garde and exhibiting frequently with artists like Piper, Paul Nash, Graham Sutherland, Ben Nicholson and Winifre ..."