'New Zealand Odyssey', published in 1989 by Heinemann, was authored by me, Don Donovan (who did the text and illustrations) and Euan Sarginson, who did the photography and design. In this series of blog posts, I will publish some of my drawings.
Okains Bay, one of the many identations that form the periphery of Banks Peninsula, is relatively remote. Which explains why, in an age of 'samey' supermarkets the local general store breathes tradition and history.
When I drew it in 1987 it had just been taken over by a male solo parent who'd gone there for a quiet life and who could keep an eye on his two sons who were at the school directly oppostite the store.
It was a community gossip hub and nothing much had changed, including the two solid kauri counters, since the store was built.
© DON DONOVAN
donovan@ihug.co.nz
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