Books & Poetry
There’s been a revival of interest in George Orwell’s 1984 in the past few years, and a recent reading of the novel has seen it get under the skin of publisher Michael Bollen.
Books & Poetry
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.
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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.
Coronavirus concerns have stymied many planned book launches this month, but self-isolation could be an opportunity to rediscover joy in poetry, lose yourself in a novel or indulge in a spot of armchair travel.
