First reviews of The Penguin Book of the Ocean
This month’s Australian Literary Review features a fantastic review of The Penguin Book of the Ocean by Jennifer Moran. Unfortunately it’s not online, and I didn’t get a chance to pop something up yesterday when it was in the print edition, but suffice it to say it’s pretty much the sort of review authors (and editors!) dream about:
“Bradley has collected admirably: allusions and echoes tie the pieces to each other, building a layered and complex whole that is as varied as its subject. Like energy rolling through a wave, the shifts of pace and mood keep the reader constantly engaged.”
The book’s also just had a rave from Geordie Williamson on ABC 702, which is fantastic. Again it’s not online, but if it turns up I’ll link to it.
In the meantime, at the risk of sounding like a cracked record, you can pick up a copy at your local bookstore or check out online pricing on Booko.
city of tongues 
It is a beautiful book. The images in the centre are amazing, stuff of dreams. I look forward to perusing the rest.
I’m thrilled you like it. And Wayne’s photos are amazing. If you’d like to see more you can visit his website, or if you’re interested you can check out a piece I wrote about him a while back. He’s also just published a new book, Akule, and there are sample pages viewable via Editions Limited (and you can buy copies on their site). Having loved his work for years having the chance to use it in a book I was editing was a real joy.
Great news, J-Brad.
Please put up a post with some of the photos 🙂