Larry Writer

'Gripping, engaging popular history' - Sydney Morning Herald The Dunbar was one of the most advanced and celebrated sailing ships of the mid-19th century. Built to carry passengers in speed and luxury on the long route from Britain to Australia, it was the Titanic of its day. Late at night on 20 August 1857, after an 81-day voyage from Plymouth,...

An electrifying updated edition of the bestselling memoir from the frontwoman of Divinyls and one of Australia's greatest rock singers Brave, funny, ferocious - there's never been anyone like Chrissy Amphlett. A true legend of Australian rock'n'roll, we are so lucky that she shared her raw, gripping and searingly honest story. In these pages, Chrissy spared no one - least...

Pleasure and Pain by Chrissy Amphlett and Larry Writer is a compelling autobiography detailing the extraordinary life of Chrissy Amphlett, a legend in the world of Australian music. Born in Geelong, Victoria, Amphlett rose to fame as the lead singer of the iconic band The Divinyls. In this revealing memoir, she shares her experiences from growing up in Australia to...