Word reaches us that Robert Dessaix, the Melbourne broadcaster and author, is kicking off the new Writers on Mondays sessions on 11 July in Wellington.
Dessaix is best known for his novel Night Letters, which was published to great success in Australia, the UK and the USA. It's also been translated into German, French, Italian, Dutch, Finnish and Portuguese.
The Writers on Monday sessions are run by the the International Institute of Modern Letters. The events are held each Monday from 1-2pm at the City Gallery, Civic Square and all events are free.
Bookings are recommended for Twilight of Love: Robert Dessaix. Contact Robyn Walker on (04) 801 3987 or email robyn.walker@wcc.govt.nz. No bookings are necessary for other events.
03 Jul 05 | Filed by Chris | Add your comment (2 so far)
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Comment by curt but not short ~ July 7, 2005 1:13 PM
Do people still hold their chins for photographs? My other favourite was being instructed to stand behind someone at their desk looking at some papers - although you have to be careful not to be mistaken for looking at their cleavage
Comment by maggie ~ July 11, 2005 3:43 PM
I'm a complete 'lush' or 'groupie' or whatever the term is, for someone who attends all of the Book Council event/Modern Letters events. Robert Dessaix was riveting, real and very memorable.
To the person who made a comment about "do people still hold their chins for photos" - I can now confirm that this is a natural pose for Robert (he did it several times unselfconsciously - and it suits him). He claims through his knowledge and love of Russian, to have another self (who sounds not likely to pose holding his chin). So there you go.
Well worthwhile and thanks to Institute of Modern Letters and boy do they find high profile sponsors (front row Mae Chen 0f Chen and Palmer). These literary events are better than flu vaccinations!!
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