Finding Frank
The Life of Frank Erceg - New Zealand Deer Hunter, Mountaineer, Photographer
$44.96
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2023
Summary
By 1965 at the age of thirty, Frank Erceg had established an impressive reputation as a marksman, mountaineer and photographer, with his work widely published in newspapers and magazines of the day. That same year, Frank and his mate Johnny Cumming were killed in New Zealand’s first helicopter hunting accident, sending shockwaves through the tight-knit hunting community.
Frank’s story began with the migration of the Erceg family from the former Yugoslavia to New Zealand. Growing up in…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781776890644 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1776890647 |
| Author: | Louise Maich |
| Publisher: | David Bateman Ltd |
| Imprint: | David Bateman Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2023 |
| Weight: | 1.12kg |
| Dimensions: | 41mm x 213mm x 258mm |
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Critics Review
‘Finding Frank is an evocative and fascinating book outlining the life of New Zealand hunting legend, Frank Erceg. Frank has featured peripherally in many hunting books, but this is the first time his story has been told. Frank is a major part of our hunting history and outdoor heritage, something that is reinforced by the stories on every page.’ - GEOFF SPEARPOINT
Louise Maich
Louise Maich’s research into writing this book about her uncle Frank Erceg has led to her contributing numerous articles to New Zealand Outdoor Hunting magazine and the New Zealand Deer Cullers Inc. newsletter. Louise has garnered several awards and recognition for her writing and, during the process of this book, established the Frank Erceg Project Blog. Louise has previously composed songs and poems whilst exploring and reclaiming her Dalmatian heritage and history - transforming these into powerful performance art. Her ongoing passion for writing has led to her current penning of both fiction and non-fiction works. She was born in Christchurch and currently resides with her life partner in the Auckland Waitakere ranges. This is her first book.
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