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Tinkering

The Complete Book of John Clarke
By John Clarke and Lorin Clarke
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Tinkering, introduced by John Clarke's daughter Lorin, is a collection of musings and writings from one of the greatest satirists in the English language. It reveals his writing life through quirky fan letters, unique essays, puzzles, and satirical pieces like the lost sport of farnakeling and 'Saint Paul's Letter to the Electorates'. The book features well-known characters including Fred Dagg, unpublished poems, and letters that reflect Clarke's comic genius and heartfelt reflections on his parents' deaths.
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This book is ideal for fans of satire and humour, readers who appreciate witty puzzles and sharp social commentary, as well as admirers of John Clarke's work and legacy.

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Introduced by John Clarke's daughter Lorin, Tinkering is the collected musings of the man acclaimed as 'the greatest satirist in the English language'.

This book tells the story of John Clarke's writing life, including the fan letter he sent to All Black Terry Lineen when he was ten, a golf instruction manual unlike any other, Anna Karenina in forty-three words, and the moving essays he wrote after the deaths of his parents.

Tinkering is full of surprises and includes all kinds of puzzles and propositions. Each one has different rules, but together they reveal the different facets of John Clarke's comic genius. In these pages, you will find Fred Dagg dispensing advice on everything from dentistry to dreaming, the complete history of the lost sport of farnakeling, the famous 'Quiz Answers', and 'Saint Paul's Letter to the Electorates'—a brilliant account of the Rudd-Gillard years that was first inscribed onto stone tablets.

Tinkering also includes previously unpublished material, including the 'Doorstop Poems' and the 'Letters from the School', suggesting what a serious matter birdwatching was for John Clarke.

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Reviews describe Tinkering as a gem filled with clever puzzles and musings, ranging from plumbing to celebrity reflections. Praised for its magic and spirit-soothing qualities, it is celebrated by fans and critics alike as a brilliant homage to Clarke's satirical work, with remarks highlighting his unique position as a one-off satirist in the English language.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925773255

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 December 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 375g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

John Clarke (Author) John Clarke was born in New Zealand. He is one of Australia's best-known and most loved faces on TV. A comedian, writer and actor, his appearances include the famous Fred Dagg character, 'The Gillies Report' and 'The Games'. John's books include A Dagg at My Table, The Howard Miracle and The 7.56 Report. His novel, The Tournament, was released in the UK and US to great critical acclaim. Lorin Clarke (Introducer) Lorin Clarke is the creator of the award-winning observational audio fiction serial, The Fitzroy Diaries, three series of which have been to air on ABC RN, as well as being released as a podcast. Lorin writes regularly for children's television and her children's book, Our (Last) Trip to the Market was published by Allen & Unwin in 2017. Lorin writes the fortnightly Public Service Announcement column for the Big Issue.

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