Johnno

David Malouf

St. Lucia

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University of Queensland Press

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1998

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Reprint. Signed by Author

‘Johnno’ is rightly considered an Australian classic. It is one of David Malouf’s finest novels, and a savagely honest appraisal of the malaise of white suburban masculinity in 1970s Australia. Dealing with cultural cringe, tall poppy syndrome and the stagnating influences of capitalism and postmodernism, it paints a picture of two very different but equally lost young men, whose intelligence and charisma is no shield against the societies in which they live and travel. To a lover of Malouf, a signed first edition of this landmark of Australian literature would be invaluable.

‘Johnno’ is rightly considered an Australian classic. It is one of David Malouf’s finest novels, and a savagely honest appraisal of the malaise of white suburban masculinity in 1970s Australia. Dealing with cultural cringe, tall poppy syndrome, and the stagnating influences of capitalism and postmodernism, it paints a picture of two very different but equally lost young men, whose intelligence and charisma is no shield against the societies in which they live and travel. This is a commemorative edition publishing in UQP’s anniversary year, with jacket design featuring the artwork of Vida Leahy, and signed by Malouf to the title page.

Tanning to page extremities. Very minor foxing. Bookseller label ghost to jacket lower flap. Very Good Condition.