{"title":"Craig Horne","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eCraig Horne\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebrated author known for his insightful explorations into the realms of music, culture, and history. Whether you're a music enthusiast, history buff, or simply a lover of captivating tales, you'll find Horne's work both enlightening and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable contributions is \u003cem\u003eDaddy Who? The Rise and Demise of Australia's Greatest Rock Band\u003c\/em\u003e, an engaging biography that delves into the fascinating journey of The Daddy Cool, capturing the essence of an era in Australia's rock scene. For those interested in iconic anthems, \u003cem\u003eI'll Be Gone; Mike Rudd, Spectrum and how one song captured a generation\u003c\/em\u003e provides a deep dive into the cultural impact of Mike Rudd and his band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHorne's work also extends into the areas of history and personal narrative with books like \u003cem\u003eLine of Blood\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRoots\u003c\/em\u003e, each weaving intricate stories that connect the past with the present. In \u003cem\u003eFull Corset and Stockings\u003c\/em\u003e, he offers a captivating exploration within the framework of arts and culture, showcasing his versatile narrative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCraig Horne's collection is an ideal choice for readers eager to explore the intersections of music, culture, and history through the eyes of a master storyteller. Whether you're uncovering the gritty details of rock music or exploring familial and cultural legacies, Horne provides a compelling narrative journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"line-of-blood-by-craig-horne-9781922779052","title":"Line of Blood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In reading the book, parts of Howitt's character made my skin crawl, but the uncovering of his life was revelatory ... I believe the publication of \u003cem\u003eLine of Blood\u003c\/em\u003e will be at a very pertinent time.\" - Bruce Pascoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLine of Blood: The Truth of Alfred Howitt\u003c\/em\u003e tells the full story of Australia's so-called 'ablest anthropologist'; the botanist, geologist, senior public servant, and explorer Alfred Howitt—and ancestor of the author, Craig Horne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowitt first made his name in Australia as a bushman and explorer—Mt Howitt and Howitt Plain in the Victorian Alps are named in his honour. Most famously, he led the salvage mission that retrieved the remains of Burke and Wills at Coopers Creek and returned the expedition's sole survivor, John King, to Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his exploratory expeditionary career, Howitt encountered First Nations peoples, evoking in him mixed feelings of contempt and curiosity. 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With an insider's view, he tracks the journey from when they burst onto the scene in October 1970, with their infectious doo-wop mayhem, and follows their rapid rise to the top—when they were on the front cover of every newspaper and rock magazine in the country, and when radio churned out hits like 'Eagle Rock', 'Come Back Again' and 'Hi Honey Ho!' virtually nonstop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book reveals the madness of Daddy Cool's three US tours, from their showcase performance at LA's Whisky A Go Go, to New York's famed Madison Square Garden, and supporting the likes of Alvin Bishop, Fleetwood Mac, Deep Purple, Little Feat and Captain Beefheart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaddy Who?\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to tell the complete story of the enduring legacy of one of the most unique and much-loved bands Australia has ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370440511724,"sku":"9781925556254","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15887873482873.jpg?v=1744807508"},{"product_id":"full-corset-and-stockings-by-craig-horne-9781922779489","title":"Full Corset and Stockings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the 1930s, women have been champions and pioneers in the game of cricket - and yet their stories remain mostly untold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy did women's cricket completely disappear from public view in the 1950s, especially when the 1930s was considered to be 'the golden age' of the women's game? 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This was an era when Dylan wrote symbolist lyrics such as those of \"Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands\", The Beatles were using horns and harps, harmonica quartets, assorted animal noises and a 91-piece orchestra on their recordings, and Pink Floyd's 1970 \u003ci\u003eAtom Earth Mother\u003c\/i\u003e LP presented side 1 as a suite, almost a symphony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolitically, in Australia, hundreds of thousands of young people all over the country were marching in the streets of our capital cities in protest of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. Capitalism was under the microscope, with many young people challenging its social and sexual inequalities, rampant materialism, and environmental destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was in this tumultuous context that Mike Rudd wrote his seminal song \"I'll Be Gone,\" a song that rejects the overriding materialist paradigm and describes an alternate life that embraces simplicity and freedom. 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