Scotch College

Myke’s great Aussie yarn

‘A short story with spirit and imagination. A book with an extraordinary graphic style. But beware: it could literally leave you a little breathless.’

Words: David Ashton

That was how one critic assessed a new book by multi-talented illustrator, author, mural artist and graphic designer Myke Mollard (’85).

On a Monster’s Doorstep, which Myke has written and illustrated, tells the story of a family on a yachting holiday who take refuge near a coastal rainforest during a storm. When two boys go exploring, one encounters a bunyip in a billabong. He escapes, but his family finds his bunyip tale a little far-fetched. The book focuses on the mystery and magic of the ancient Australian landscape and its creatures.

Having established a successful career in design, advertising and marketing, Myke Mollard is now pursuing his passion for storytelling. He has also fully developed his computer-generated graphic skills, and takes his inspiration from these skills and his love of the Australian bush and its creatures. On a Monster’s Doorstep is Myke’s first illustrated book. He lives in Melbourne with his wife, Jodi, and their four children. GS