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Angry at Breakfast
Ten Years of Editorials from The Saturday Paper
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A strange, pungent account of a decade in Australian politics—a dazzling chronicle from the editor of The Saturday Paper. Drawn from the first ten years of The Saturday Paper, these editorials tell the story of a country in trouble. They are a penetrating account of the...
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See more"Drawn from the first ten years of The Saturday Paper, these editorials tell the story of a country in trouble. They are a penetrating account of the people who have led Australia, fusing character studies with political insights and unvarnished rage. Taken together, they form a sparkling portrait of a lost decade. This is writing that is witty, sharp-eyed and curious."--
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Description
A strange, pungent account of a decade in Australian politics—a dazzling chronicle from the editor of The Saturday Paper.
Drawn from the first ten years of The Saturday Paper, these editorials tell the story of a country in trouble. They are a penetrating account of the people who have led Australia, fusing character studies with political insights and unvarnished rage. Taken together, they form a sparkling portrait of a lost decade. This is writing that is witty, curious and sharp-eyed.
"These editorials are my guiding light in these terrible times." -Marcia Langton AO
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760644901
Publisher: Black Inc.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 February 2024
Country: Australia
Imprint: Black Inc.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 246g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Erik Jensen is an award-winning journalist, biographer, screenwriter and poet. He is the founding editor of The Saturday Paper and editor-in-chief of Schwartz Media. His first book, Acute Misfortune: The Life and Death of Adam Cullen, was made into an acclaimed feature film. He is also the author of On Kate Jennings, Quarterly Essay 74: The Prosperity Gospel and the poetry collection I Said the Sea Was Folded.
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