The Hobart Bookshop. First pub: June 26
The Hobart Bookshop and Walleah Press invite you to the launch, by Lindsay Tuffin, of James Dryburgh’s Essays from Near and Far.
The collection includes a foreword by Pete Hay and artwork by Dane Chisholm.
‘Essays on the fullness of life from a writer who faces its wonder and pain with open eyes, a listening heart and a skilful pen. James Dryburgh’s raw honesty, keen mind and earthy compassion mean that his every journey, whether it be near or far, becomes a gift to us all.’
– James Boyce, author of Van Diemen’s Land
‘In Essays from Near and Far, James Dryburgh manages to contextualise and illuminate the human condition. From South America to Tasmania his collection of essays reveal the motivations and beliefs of those who struggle against economic, historical and political injustices. He also succeeds in articulating his own soul and the reasons why he is drawn to the subjects explored. A great collection by an author not afraid to immerse himself and, quite literally, get his hands dirty in pursuit of the essential story in the tradition of the finest literary non-fiction.’
John Martinkus, Journalist, Author and Academic
When: Thursday July 10, 5:30pm (for 6pm)
Where: The Hobart Bookshop
Free event, all welcome.
The Hobart Bookshop
22 Salamanca Square
Hobart Tasmania 7000
ph 03 6223 1803 | fax 03 6223 1804
[email protected]
www.hobartbookshop.com.au
• Listen to an interview by Ryk Goddard with James Dryburgh on ABC local radio:
https://m.soundcloud.com/936-abc-hobart/the-silver-that-founded-europe
