Hidden Author
Why do you write?
When all the parts of a story successfully converge it is very satisfying, much like solving a maths problem.
Are you a vivid dreamer?
I seem to dream more awake than I do asleep. As a child, I often acted out imaginary scenarios, speaking the various parts aloud. Every so often I’ll catch myself doing it again.
Where are you happiest?
Somewhere with sunlight, a mild wind, ... (read more)
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2024
Dan Hogan: ‘Workarounds’
Dan Hogan is the winner of the 2024 Peter Porter Poetry Prize, worth a total of $10,000. The winner was named at a virtual ceremony on 23 ... (read more)
Australian Book Review is delighted to announce that Jessica L. Wilkinson has won the 2014 ABR Peter Porter Poetry Prize for her poem ‘Arrival Platform Humlet’. Jessica receives $4,000 for her winning poem, which was drawn from a field of just under 700 entries. The judges were Lisa Gorton and Felicity Plunkett.
‘I am truly honoured that my poem ‘‘Arrival Platform Humlet ... (read more)
ABR Patrons’ Fellowship
Because of the kindness of our many Patrons, we are able to offer another ABR Patrons’ Fellowship, worth $5,000. We are seeking proposals for a major article on any subject. ABR Fellows work closely with Peter Rose, and interested writers are encouraged to speak to the Editor before applying. Applications close on 30 September.
Jolley Prize
Our indefatigable judges a ... (read more)
Just war theory
Dear Editor,
Andrew Alexandra is not persuaded by my defence of war (June–July 2014). I am not persuaded by his attack on it.
First, he compares my ‘permissive’ account of Just War Theory unfavourably with the supposed ‘orthodox’ version, which follows international law in holding that the only just cause for war is a threat to peace, especially aggression. The problem ... (read more)
A NEW WEBSITE FOR ABR
We last redesigned our website in March 2013, and the increase in usage was immediate. But all websites need to evolve, and we realise that the delivery of ABR Online has not been ideal. We have heeded your comments and in June we will launch the new ABR Online.
Happily, the revamped website now hosts a speedier ABR Online. It features a newsy homepage and the contents page ... (read more)
Why do you write?
Goethe said his themes were symbolic: it could have been any subject, but he wanted to write it all the same. Something is missing: I always feel this. Then I see how a pattern can be woven across the abyss.
Are you a vivid dreamer?
What qualifies as dream? I daydream a lot. Massage produces visions: are they dreams?
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2014 winner
The Calibre Prize, created in 2007, has quickly established itself as Australia’s major prize for an original essay, generating brilliant new essays and fresh insights into culture, society, and the human condition. Click here for more information about past Calibre Prize winners.
Australian Book Review has much pleasure in announcing the winner of the 2014 Calibre Prize for an Out ... (read more)