For the love of Don
As promised, you can see a few pictures from the launch of Don Dunstan, Intimacy and Liberty from last week here. And below, author Dino Hodge looking just as pleased as he should: What a night!
Continue readingAs promised, you can see a few pictures from the launch of Don Dunstan, Intimacy and Liberty from last week here. And below, author Dino Hodge looking just as pleased as he should: What a night!
Continue readingThe simple act of going into a bookshop and buying an Australian novel is now radical. The slightly more demanding act of reading that novel is political. This is a good in itself. This makes the work good. It stimulates the economy, not to mention your intellect and capacity for empathy. It also provides writers, editors and publishers with the means to continue doing what they do. Most importantly, it stimulates a conversation, creates a context in…
Continue readingIt started innocently enough. In preparation for our launch of Don Dunstan, Intimacy and Liberty, we've been throwing some costume ideas around the office. Seventies, defs. This is the man who made those hot pink shorts so famous (see the book cover for proof). There's also that mini yukata from his resignation. The paisley blazer at his 70th. Or whatever it is that's going on here. How would we ever live up to his sartorial standards?…
Continue readingHere's a few good links for your Wednesday morning: First of all, Wakefield author Derek Pedley has written a ripper of a piece on the impact of SA police not speaking to the media. This is fascinating from a true crime perspective (get on Dead by Friday if you haven't already, by the by) but also important reading for every SA citizen. Next, we have this article about hashtags and how they signify meaning (fascinating and highly recommended…
Continue readingTo be honest, the Wakefield offices are pretty damn quirky. Firstly, there's the decor, which a recent visitor described as 'Mad Men-esque'. So true! I'm not quite Peggy Olson, and if you try to smoke inside we'll bludgeon you with books, but the vibe in here is Mad Men to a tee. Secondly, there's the layout, which can be a little confusing to any first-time visitor – especially if you stumble into the warehouse and…
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