Paradise

Name: Paradise
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781760991319
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Point of Transmission

By Andrew Sutherland

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Paradise by Andrew Sutherland is a thought-provoking exploration set at the intersection of arts and culture. The narrative delves into complex themes of identity and belonging, using vivid storytelling and theatrical elements to create a rich tapestry of characters and experiences. Through a seamless blend of contemporary issues and creative expression, it invites readers to contemplate the profound impacts of art on personal and societal transformation.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate innovative explorations of culture and the intersection of literature and performance art. Andrew Sutherland crafts a vivid narrative that challenges conventional storytelling, making it a captivating choice for anyone interested in contemporary arts and cultural commentary.

Paradise

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A brilliant debut that examines a haunted queer and HIV-positive identity, across spaces and citizenships both physical and imagined.

Paradise (point of transmission) is a poetry collection placed within a sequence of physical and psychic transitional spaces—from seronegative to seropositive; from 'adopted' Singaporean to the poet finding his place again as an adult in the Perth of his childhood; and from being secretive about his HIV status (in which the art he produced was rooted in the trauma of HIV transmission without naming it), towards living a more public life, in which living openly with HIV is characterised by the queer longing toward both resilience and transformation.

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Paradise by Andrew Sutherland is a debut collection that has been lauded for its vibrant energy and powerful poetic presence. Critics highlight the poet's raw and honest approach to exploring his HIV diagnosis, capturing an intense mix of vulnerability and beauty. The collection is praised for its blend of free verse and prose poetry, demonstrating both the angst of a debut work and the sophistication of a seasoned writer.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760991319

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 108g

Pages: 96

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Andrew Sutherland Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Andrew Sutherland is a Queer poz (PLHIV) writer and performance-maker creating work between Boorloo, Western Australia and Singapore. His work draws upon intercultural and Queer critical theories, and the vital instabilities of identity, pop culture and the autobiographical self. He was awarded Overland's Fair Australia Poetry Prize 2017 and placed third in FAWWA's Tom Collins Prize 2021. He is grateful to reside on Whadjuk Noongar boodja.