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A groundbreaking book
about Australian fatherhood
This first comprehensive history of Australian fatherhood, Fathering: An Australian History transforms our understanding of men's experience of parenthood, showing how fathers from diverse backgrounds, including migrant and Indigenous dads, have negotiated their role in changing circumstances.
 
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New memoir
The second volume of the definitive biography of one of Australia's most important prime ministers.
The life of one of Australia's best known and charismatic writers, as told by his son.
The engrossing story of a Hiroshima survivor who went on to become the voice of the antinuclear movement.
An intimate portrait of James Baldwin, as seen through his close relationships and private life.

Dave Rowntree book signing!
From Blur dummer Dave Rowntree, No One You Know is an intimate collection of never-seen-before photographs of the band at the start of their career. 

We are thrilled to have Rowntree pay us a visit during his whirlwind trip to Australia later this month!

To meet Rowntree in person and collect your copy of No One You Know before the book's official release date of 9 September, join us at our Emporium shop on Saturday 30 August at 2pm. 

Book for this free event here.
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