Island Story: Tasmania in Object and Text

Discover the rich tapestry of Tasmania through 'Island Story: Tasmania in Object and Text'. This stunning, full-color trade paperback combines nearly 60 extraordinary objects from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) with captivating literary works that delve into the island's multifaceted history. Explore themes of indigenous dispossession, penal history, and environmental activism alongside Tasmania's exceptional landscapes and vibrant creative scene. Each object, from intricate shell necklaces to a convict cowl, is beautifully illustrated and paired with evocative texts from renowned authors including Anthony Trollope and Heather Rose. Ideal for history buffs, art lovers, and anyone interested in Tasmania's unique culture, this book is a treasure trove of insights into the island's past and present. Perfect as a thoughtful gift, 'Island Story' is not just a book; it's an exploration of the stories that shape Tasmania's identity. With FREE shipping, it’s never been easier to own a piece of Tasmanian heritage. Order now and immerse yourself in the narrative of an island that captivates everyone who hears its story.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925603965
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
A handsome full-colour book pairing unique items from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery with selections of original writing about the southern island.

Indigenous dispossession, a cruel penal history, gay-rights battles; exceptional landscapes, unusual wildlife, environmental activism; colonial architecture, arts and crafts, a thriving creative scene -- all are part of the story of Tasmania. And they find their expression in the unparalleled collection of Hobart's TMAG.

In Island Story, Ralph Crane and Danielle Wood select almost sixty representative TMAG objects- from shell necklaces to a convict cowl, colonial scrimshaw to a thylacine pincushion, contemporary photography to a film star's travelling case. Each is matched to texts old and new, by writers as diverse as Anthony Trollope, Marie Bjelke-Petersen, Helene Chung, Jim Everett, Heather Rose and Ben Walter.

This is the perfect gift for anyone interested in the island everyone is talking about.

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