Book to mark 50th anniversary

Press, 25 July 1986, Page 19

Book to mark 50th anniversary

The New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association, in conjunction with its fiftieth anniversary celebrations next year, has announced that Mr Philip Holden, a prolific hunting writer, has been contracted to compile a 350page book on the history of the association.

Mr ’Holden is currently researching material from the association’s extensive historical files for inclusion in the book.

Great hunts, trophies, memorable personalities and events, previously unpublished accounts and stories from members,

well as details on the association and its branches’ formation will be included in the book. A full-colour section of illustration, and more than 150 black and white photographs will highlight the book’s text, along with place-getting entries from the association’s annual photographic competitions throughout the years. This data, in addition to information which the association’s executive hopes branches will forward to the author, will be put together in one cover for a unique edition. All branches, and past and present members are asked to contribute by giving the author access to branch official records and photographs for the work.

The manuscript is hoped to be completed by November 30, this year, so that its content can be checked by the association before it reaches the publishers. The volume will be published in two editions — a standard edition and a deluxe edition, which is available only on a prepublication order basis. The latter volume will be individually bound,

numbered and signed by the author. It will also have a commemorative bookmark and include deluxe cover titling for its “one-off” binding. With 16 books to his credit, Mr Holden is now acknowledged as New Zealand’s leading outdoor author. The “Australian Shooters Journal,” and the

A chamois forages for food in the protection of the Craigieburn State Forest Park.

"New Zealand Outdoor,” are well known outdoor magazines in which Mr Holden holds regular columns. Now writing full-time from his base in Petone, Mr Holden believes the

future of hunting in New Zealand — particularly from a trophy angle — holds some very exciting possibilities. (Information from. “Wildlife,” a publication of the N.Z.D.A.).