Uncle's Story (Contemporary Pacific Literature)
Witi Ihimaera was the first Maori writer to publish a collection of short stories ('Pounamu Pounamu', 1972) and a novel ('Tangi', 1973). A prolific author and editor, he was for many years a diplomat, and now lectures in English and creative writing at the University of Auckland. 'Band of Angels' (1861058322) and 'The Whale Rider' (1861057040) are also available from Robson Books.