Adrift in Melbourne
A tour of Melbourne and its forgotten stories from a beloved Australian historian
$33.40
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
30 November 2021
Summary
Take a walk through Melbourne’s streets and discover a world of fascinating historical tidbits with renowned writer and history buff Robyn Annear.
Melbourne’s streets have always been marvellous—but the proud facades of the nineteenth-century boom aren’t the half of it. What about the stories behind them?
- The great corset scandal of Melbourne’s belle epoque
- The heritage-listed toilets out the back of the Rialto
- The exploits of the women who ran the brot…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922330970 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1922330973 |
| Author: | Robyn Annear |
| Publisher: | Text Publishing |
| Imprint: | The Text Publishing Company |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2021 |
| Weight: | 422g |
| Dimensions: | 33mm x 146mm x 218mm |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
‘Quite frankly, reading anything written by Robyn Annear is a complete joy. She writes as if it’s just you and her chatting away, strolling through the streets of our wonderful city. I consider this book essential reading for anyone who loves Melbourne. It is the perfect antidote to the last two years…Before you know it, you’ll be completely enchanted again by our city. And it’s all because you became friends with Robyn Annear. Lucky you.’ * Readings *
‘Annear tackles her sprawling subject matter with her trademark wit and her knack for singling out the perfect historical reference. Nothing New is one of those books that will annoy the hell out of anyone who isn’t actually reading it because you can’t help but blurt out, ‘‘Listen to this bit’’.’
* SMH/Age on Nothing New *‘[An] entertaining and insightful history…[Nothing New] is a veritable treasure trove.‘
* Books+Publishing on Nothing New *‘Robyn Annear is the perfect guide for this city tour, comprising seven walks (which can be done on foot or in your armchair)…There’s a gallery of characters too, but none more interesting than the city itself.’ * Age *
‘An unexpected delight. Annear writes history with a smile but with a deadly acerbic stare…On this tour of Melbourne we are in the best possible hands.’ * Gregory Day, Saturday Paper *
‘An entertaining romp and joyous celebration of a city that keeps on giving.’ * North Melbourne Books *
‘It is a privilege and a pleasure to walk the streets of Melbourne guided by Robyn Annear.’ * ArtsHub *
‘Annear is a charming and intelligent guide…A lively sense of humour suffuses the pages.’ * Canberra Times *
Robyn Annear
Robyn Annear is the author of eleven books of history, including:
- Bearbrass
- A City Lost & Found: Whelan the Wrecker’s Melbourne
- Nothing New
- Adrift in Melbourne
- Shutter City: Fragments of a forgotten Melbourne
She appeared in the acclaimed 2022 documentary, The Lost City of Melbourne. In her podcast, ‘Nothing on TV’, Robyn presents stories from Trove historical newspapers.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.