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Black Inc. apologises to Mr. Mark Schaller
In Present Tense: Anna Schwartz Gallery and Thirty-Five Years of Contemporary Australian Art by Doug Hall we published on page 163 certain matters about Mark Schaller. We now accept that those matters contain several false claims against Mr Schaller. In particular, we acknowledge that Mr Schaller is not homophobic, did not use the language credited to him towards Ashley Crawford and did not throw beer cans at Mr Crawford. We unreservedly apologise to Mr Schaller and his family for the damage caused to his reputation by that passage in the book.
Author Spotlight on Benjamin Law
Today, we’re putting the spotlight on beloved Australian writer and media figure Benjamin Law. In this warm and funny interview, he explains how his family memoir The Family Law first came to fruition, what he thinks is the book’s enduring appeal thirteen years on from its initial publication, and what he’s reading now.
Out Now: The Family Law by Benjamin Law
Writer and columnist Benjamin Law revisits his joyous and much-loved family memoir, spilling the tea on his family's latest antics
Out Now: The Great Divide by Alan Kohler
What caused Australia's housing crisis – and how we might fix it. The Great Divide by Alan Kohler is out now.
A Q&A with our International Director Sophy Williams on her time at Frankfurt Book Fair
This month, our subject for Behind the Book is Black Inc.’s International Director Sophy Williams. Sophy tells us all about her whirlwind five days at Frankfurt Book Fair, and answers our most pressing questions – how does an international book fair work, and what on earth does a small, Melbourne-based publisher do there?
My Father and Other Animals wins Prime Minister's Literary Award
Congratulations to Sam Vincent who has won the 2023 Non-Fiction Award at the Prime Minister's Literary Awards!
A Q&A with the author of Quaint Deeds, A.J. Mackinnon
A.J. ‘Sandy’ Mackinnon has been a teacher since 1984. He’s worked in various schools around the world, sharing his passions for English literature, mathematics, drama, art and philosophy with countless students over the years. His latest book, Quaint Deeds, is a hilarious and heart-warming memoir of teaching, treasure hunts and finding your own way in life.
In this heartening interview, Sandy tells us a cheeky classroom story that didn’t make it into the book, his best advice for teachers, and his one must-read book recommendation.
Celebrating La Trobe University Press
La Trobe University and Black Inc. yesterday celebrated La Trobe University Press at an event held at the State Library of Victoria.
November 2023 new releases from Black Inc.
Out this month: Quaint Deeds, The Family Law and Courting.
Out Now: Quaint Deeds: Unlikely Adventures in Teaching and Treasure-hunting: A Memoir
From the bestselling author of The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow, a hilarious and heart-warming memoir of teaching, treasure hunts and finding your own way in life.
