Larrikinland
The curious history of beloved Aussie legends
$35.52
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
3 November 2026
Summary
There is no higher praise in Australian life than to be called a larrikin. All our greatest cultural icons, from Shane Warne to Steve Irwin to Scott Cam to Dawn Fraser and now Sam Kerr, are granted elite status by having the term ‘larrikin’ bestowed upon them. Those of our great and good who do not qualify yearn to do so, and politicians will go to enormous effort and expense to play up their larrikinesque qualities in the hopes of being tagged with the most holy of epithets.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761472459 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1761472453 |
| Author: | Ben Pobjie |
| Publisher: | Allen & Unwin |
| Imprint: | Allen & Unwin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 3 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 330g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 155mm x 234mm |
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Ben Pobjie
Ben Pobjie is an Australian comedian, poet, and writer. He pursued a career in comedy writing and is known for his TV columns in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, and political satire for New Matilda, Crikey, and the ABC. He has written eleven books.
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