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TINKERING: THE COMPLETE BOOK
OF JOHN CLARKE
John Clarke
RRP $34.99
OVERHEARD
Oslo Davis
RRP $19.99
Every week since 2007, Oslo Davis has been
eavesdropping on people in the city of Melbourne,
Australia, and recording what he hears in a cartoon for
The Age newspaper. His wry observations have earned
him a cult following.
DUE 27TH NOVEMBER
Tinkering: The Complete Book of John Clarke represents
his work from the 1970s in both Australia and New
Zealand, and includes his writing for radio, television,
stage and screen, as well as some previously
unpublished pieces.
‘TWAS THE NIGHTCAP BEFORE
CHRISTMAS
DUCKS FOR DARK TIMES
Katie Blackburn, Sholto Walker
RRP $19.99
Michael Leunig
RRP $24.99
It is Christmas Eve and mum and dad are knee-
deep in presents that need to be wrapped. Dad
suggests a sherry ‘to keep us both going’… A
festive poem is given a tipsy twist.
A collection of cartoons about many strange and
lovely things - reflections on sadness, joy, dismay,
sanity, soup and beauty. Ducks for Dark Times is
a hilarious, uplifting shot in the arm from Michael
Leunig, an antidote to the prevailing madness.
1002 FUNNIEST MAN FACTS
BETOOTA’S AUSTRALIA
Paul Merrill
RRP $19.99
The Betoota Advocate
RRP $32.99
Did you know that one in 10,000 chickens is
transgender? Or that Hitler made the world’s first 3D
movie? Well you’ll learn these and 999 other side-
splittingly ridiculous titbits of useless bloke data in this
award-worthy Aussie book...
Initially written for those venturing for the first time beyond
Betoota’s city limits, Betoota’s Australia has become the
go-to bible for anyone looking to uncover the real Australia
behind the headlines. The places, the people, the politics,
and much more are here perfectly articulated.
STRAYAPEDIA
FIVE GO DOWN UNDER
Dominic Knight
RRP $29.99
Sophie Hamley
RRP $19.99
In this new Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups, the Famous Five head
Down Under for some relaxing holiday fun. But will it be the
adventure they had hoped for? And will they survive camping
or will their close calls with the wildlife have them heading
back to the city before you can say decaf, soy latte?
DUE 22ND NOVEMBER
Conveniently omitting all areas not relating to Australia,
Strayapedia provides essential alternative facts
about Tony Abbott, the ABC, AC/DC, the Akubra, Kylie
Minogue, Bob Hawke, Ned Kelly, koala, and many other
indispensable topics. It is a funny guide to Australia’s
legends and icons from one of our best-known satirists.
TANKED A WORLD WITHOUT ‘WHOM’
Eamon Evans
RRP $29.99 Emmy J. Favilla
RRP $24.99
A World Without “Whom” is Eats, Shoots
& Leaves for the internet age, and BuzzFeed
global copy chief Emmy Favilla is the witty go-to style guru
of internetspeak.
From Joseph Banks and his marijuana harvest to
rampaging Vikings on magic mushrooms, to alcohol’s
influence on the Australian accent, many an historical
turning point has had an illicit little secret behind it. Tanked
follows the surprising story of humanity’s love affair with all
things mind-altering.
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THE JOY OF LESS OBSESSIONS: BICYCLES OBSESSIONS: CRAFT BEER
Francine Jay
RRP $32.99 David Perry
RRP $22.99 Ian Coutts
RRP $22.99