Tough
Client: Te Herenga Waka University Press (formally VUP)
Book design, 2013
The stories in Tough tunnel back and forth between the West Coast’s present and its gold-mining past. They explore rugged lives lived out against rugged landscapes. But the stories also find moments of grace, solace and unlikely triumph.
The cover design captures the spirit of Southern West Coast independence, Aotearoa, reflecting the resilience and strength of its people as they overcome challenging times.