{"title":"Ali Cobby Eckermann","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the profound and evocative works of \u003cem\u003eAli Cobby Eckermann\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated Australian poet and writer whose literary contributions offer deep insights into Indigenous cultures and histories. With a keen artistic flair woven through each narrative, her works serve as both a testament to and exploration of Aboriginal identity and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her distinguished works is \u003cstrong\u003eHolocaust Island\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling entry in the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category that delves into themes of displacement and survival. Meanwhile, \u003cstrong\u003eInside My Mother\u003c\/strong\u003e further enriches the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e collection by exploring familial bonds and the enduring strength found within. A unique voice in \u003cem\u003eHistorical Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRuby Moonlight\u003c\/strong\u003e tells a poignant tale of love and tragedy set against the backdrop of colonial Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer latest offering, \u003cstrong\u003eShe is the Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e, continues to captivate readers with its profound examinations of human relationships with nature, once again highlighting her artistic prowess within the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Ali Cobby Eckermann's books to experience the rich tapestry of stories that capture the essence of cultural memory and the unwavering spirit of Aboriginal people.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"holocaust-island-by-ali-cobby-eckermann-9780702266034","title":"Holocaust Island","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten when the author was in prison, this collection remains a poignant historical plea for Aboriginal justice—from Black deaths in custody to Land Rights—and bears witness to contemporary Indigenous issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHolocaust Island\u003c\/em\u003e was the inaugural winner of the David Unaipon Award in 1989. Graeme Dixon's poems address contemporary and controversial issues—from Black deaths in custody to the struggles of single mothers—and are as relevant today as when his book was first published. This dynamic collection is threaded with poems of spirited humour and sharp satire. 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There is defiance and protest in ‘Clapsticks’ and ‘I Tell You True’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the final section, there is a marked generational shift as the elders begin to pass away and the poet, as grandmother, comes to accept her rightful place as matriarch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078799311084,"sku":"9781922146885","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9879973482872.jpg?v=1765221879"},{"product_id":"ruby-moonlight-by-ali-cobby-eckermann-9781921248511","title":"Ruby Moonlight","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRuby Moonlight\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel exploring the impact of colonisation in mid-north South Australia around 1880. The main character, Ruby, a refugee of a massacre, seeks refuge in the woods where she befriends an Irishman trapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe poems convey how Ruby's fear of discovery is overcome by the need for human contact, which, in a tense unravelling of events, is forcibly challenged by an Aboriginal lawman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural world is richly observed, and Ruby's courtship is measured by the turning of the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable novel was the winner of the 2012 Deadly Award for Outstanding Achievement in Literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082474635500,"sku":"9781921248511","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/896233482872.jpg?v=1765274908"},{"product_id":"she-is-the-earth-by-ali-cobby-eckermann-9781922613202","title":"She is the Earth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner, NSW Premier's Literary Awards 2024, Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner, NSW Premier's Literary Awards 2024, Indigenous Writer's Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe is the Earth\u003c\/em\u003e is the luminous new verse novel from celebrated poet Ali Cobby Eckermann. It charts a journey through grief and celebrates the healing power of Country. We follow Eckermann's soft footfalls in the open (but far from empty) spaces between earth and sky; from sandstone to wetlands, from plains to mountain ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEckermann's writing soars in this meditative and transformative piece. Soaked in lightness and dark, history and dreaming, her words will move you, shake you, devastate you and uplift you. This book is full of unexpected beauty in slow, contemplative moments. 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