John Barrie Crump, a renowned New Zealand author, was born on May 15, 1935, and left an indelible mark on the literary world through his semi-autobiographical comic novels, which cleverly woven his rugged outdoors persona into the fabric of his stories. As a testament to his enduring popularity, his novels have collectively sold over a million copies within his home country.
One of his most notable works, "Wild Pork and Watercress," released in 1986, has been successfully adapted into the 2016 film "Hunt for the Wilderpeople," directed by the acclaimed Taika Waititi.
