Magical Drawings with David Elliot on Parishay's Book Club

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature | Posted: Tuesday May 26, 2026

Grab your magnifying glass for a mysterious new episode of Parishay's Book Club on OAR FM!

In this episode, Parishay explores 'The Mysteries of Harris Burdick' by Chris Van Allsburg, joined by award-winning New Zealand illustrator David Elliot.

With 14 evocative images, each paired with only a title and a single sentence, the book invites readers to imagine the rest of the story.

David shares insights into his creative process, his favourite mysterious illustration, and the magic behind bringing ideas to life through art—plus a playful round of Title That Mystery!

Listen here: 10: Magical Drawings with David Elliot