A 36 page book relating the true childhood story of artist Melvin Olanna, written by his widow Karen Olanna. The book's compelling text is illustrated with original artwork (sculpture, drawings, photographs) and quotes from the well known artist himself.


This book was designed and created in collaboration with Joe McDaniel, authorized Blurb Bookmaker, photographer and writer. (doublemc@comcast.net, http://joemcdaniel.org) .
In children story language, Melvin Olanna's early life in a remote eskimo village is challenged by Bone TB and subsequent hospitalization. The story describes his developing artistic sensitivities thru Illustrations of his art work.