Books & Poetry
A new book by Adelaide-based cultural historian Noris Ioannou tells the history and story of Australian folk art in all its wonderful diversity. Publisher Michael Bollen highlights a few of the treasures within.
Books & Poetry
As our world shrinks again, publisher Michael Bollen introduces some alluring books that will let you drift awhile in other realms. Kittens are also a welcome distraction.
Early Irish immigrants have long been overlooked in South Australia’s puzzling history, writes Michael Bollen, but archaeologist Susan Arthure has dug deep to shed light on the story of a traditional ‘clachan’ at Kapunda.
Michael Bollen, director of Adelaide-based independent book publisher Wakefield Press, likens himself to a wombat – always burrowing ahead. After more than 30 years in the publishing game, he still finds immense joy in being part of the industry.
Wakefield Press’s new publisher of young adult fiction has held numerous ‘bookish jobs’ over a 27-year career and has a passion for ensuring South Australian and Australian stories are read far and wide, writes Michael Bollen.
As Wakefield Press adapts to the corona-era virtual world, publisher Michael Bollen reflects on South Australian isolation-themed stories of days gone by.
