Richie Black
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Book review: Annihilation, Michel Houellebecq
A dour look at the state of the contemporary world.
Book review: Under a Rock, Chris Stein
A fascinating if enigmatic memoir from Blondie's guitarist and co-founder.
Book review: Ghost Cities, Siang Lu
A playful and metafictional novel about storytelling, Chinese history and contemporary society.
Book review: The Great Housing Hijack, Cameron K Murray
A deconstruction of the housing debate and a proposal for a novel solution.
Book review: Into Your Arms, Edited by Kirsten Krauth
A collection that demonstrates how forces within powerful music can sometimes shape and inform powerful writing.
Book review: Full Coverage, Samuel J Fell
The story of Australian rock journalism is a wild ride of luck, tenacity and incredulity.
Performance reviews: Endhoe, The Mother, Sydney Fringe Festival
These two acts explored the potential of the solo show.
Book review: The Empty Honour Board, Martin Flanagan
A memoir about boarding school days and the abuse that occurred there, forever shadowing Flanagan's life.
Theatre review: Jailbaby, Griffin Theatre
An unflinching look behind prison doors.
Book review: Vinyl Dreams, Tony Wellington
A book that attempts to capture the tumultuous musical styles of the time, but its approach lacks rigour.