Close to the Subject

Name: Close to the Subject
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781922613332
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By Daniel Browning

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Close to the Subject by Daniel Browning explores the intricate relationship between artists and their chosen subjects. This thought-provoking work delves into how personal experiences and cultural influences shape an artist's creation and perception, offering insight into the profound impact art has on both the creator and the audience. It's a deep dive into the connections that fuel artistic expression within the realm of Arts & Culture.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intricate relationship between art, culture, and personal insights. Daniel Browning explores creative processes and cultural narratives with depth, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate a reflective dive into the world of arts and its impact on society.

This book is a collected works of one of Australia's most accomplished media personalities.

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Shortlisted, Prime Minister's Literary Awards 2024, Non-fiction

This book is a collected works of one of Australia's most accomplished media personalities. Chronicling his career since 2007, Close to the Subject presents a selection of pieces from Daniel Browning's stellar career as a journalist, radio broadcaster, critic and interviewer.

Alongside conversations with the likes of the late Archie Roach, Doris Pilkington, and Vernon Ah Kee, the book contains a series of critical essays displaying Browning's talent as an Australian cultural critic and public intellectual.

A range of previously unpublished poetry, memoir, art writing and play script is also presented, highlighting his vulnerable and passionate creative side in its own right.

'A masterclass in First Nations creativity, culture and story...a must-read book.' - Larissa Behrendt

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922613332

Publisher: Magabala Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Magabala Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Daniel Browning Non-Fiction

About the Author

Daniel Browning (he/him) is a Bundjalung and Kullilli journalist, radio broadcaster, documentary maker, sound artist and writer. Currently, he is Editor: Indigenous Radio with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and produces and presents The Art Show for ABC RN, the ABC's specialist arts and journalism network. He also presented Awaye! for many years, an RN staple which surveys contemporary Indigenous cultural practice across the arts spectrum.

A leading Aboriginal journalist with a long career at the ABC, Daniel Browning has been quietly achieving in the arts and media world for almost two decades. He is celebrated as a pioneer for his fiercely perceptive commentary and values-driven practice, and across the breadth of his career, has sought to elevate public commentary and criticism on Aboriginal arts and culture for the last two decades. Central to his work has been his talent as a conversationalist.