Fair Day
Published on 30. November 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
230 pages
978-0-9953661-4-5 (ISBN)
Description
What does Australia Day mean to you?
‘It’s a day when we recognise how lucky we are to be Australian’ – Keith
‘It’s the last public holiday before school returns so it’s perfect timing for one last family trip to the beach shack’ – Helen
‘Double time! Screw patriotism, I’d rather get paid. I’ll save my time off for next week.’ – Mark
‘Bring on the beach, the beer and the babes. Grab the stumps, tie on ya flag and party. This is our day for Aussie pride where we uphold our land and our rights.’ – Jonno
Come celebrate Australia Day among locals and visitors at Founders Bay. Immerse yourself in their many and diverse Australia Day customs and beliefs, even as they begin to unravel and residents struggle to hold on to their values, and even their lives.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
247 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9953661-4-5 (9780995366145)
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Dr Alex Dunkin is a writer based on Kaurna Country (Adelaide, South Australia) whose studies focused on understanding contemporary and experimental writing, in particular how an Australian audience can access the Italian cannibale genre. He is the author of the queer YA novel Coming Out Catholic, experimental romance Homebody, and grotesque satire Fair Day. He is the editor of the queer oral history collection Peering Through, anthology of emerging creative researchers Green, and an upcoming anthology featuring work by South Australian queer and disabled writers and artists. He is passionate about discovering emerging creatives and publishing underrepresented voices.Alex has previously worked as a journalist for LGBTIQA+ street presses, taught creative and professional writing at the University of South Australia, and continues to promote predominantly local and establishing creatives as a performing arts reviewer for Glam Adelaide. More information about Alex can be found on his author website www.alexdunkin.com