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Oui of the never never

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The overseas critics love Catherine Rey's work but few in Australia have read her books since they are in French and her latest novel which has is translated in English as The Spruiker's Tale is winner of the prestigious Prix de la Societe des Gens de Lettres award. Rey hates conventional narratives and the story set in a dying town called Tomton in the Australian outback is a spellbinding razzmatazz of grotesque circus images, consisting of a trapeze artist, a ringmaster and an acrobat.

Biography, Novelists, Rey, Catherine

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The ad man in history

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An Australian author, Peter Carey talks about timing, turbulence, and tenacity. He was a former award-winning advertising man, who managed his personal story brilliantly. Some his literary works include The Big Bazoohley, Oscar and Lucinda, My Life as a Fake, The Tax Inspector, The Futility Machine, while many of these have their screen versions.

Authors, Writers, Works, Carey, Peter

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Bound for Botany Bay

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A book lover likes having copies of his favorite book and as a book collector he would do anything to lay hands on his favorite book. At present, books are available for perusal on the Internet but nothing can beat holding it hand and experiencing the emotions.

Books, Collections and collecting, Readers (People)

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