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We were delighted when Magdalena Ball decided to review David Adès’s A Blink of Time’s Eye . Magdalena's fine review that demonstrates a deep understanding of Adès’s work. In seeking to understand the craftmanship that is so evident in David’s book, Magdalena points to his work on the Poet’s Corner podcast: “… these interviews … really get into the nitty gritty of a poet’s full body of work, process, techniques and themes. I suspect that is part of why Adés own work is so rich is how deeply...

It’s hard to travel to Japan and not return with something refined and beautiful. But most of us settle for set of fine knives or an elegant woodblock print. Not Helga Jermy. Helga has brought the whole country back—and, in the best tradition of Japanese gift-giving, the way it is wrapped is as impressive as the contents. Anne Kellas writes: “… Helga Jermy transposes the English language into something new. In Following the Ink , layered text becomes a live and mobile lens through which we...

"... beguiling, sombre and insistent." MICHELLE CAHILL David Adès will be known to many, especially those living in Sydney, as the producer and host of the podcast Poets’ Corner.  His poems and short stories have been published all over the world. We are delighted to announced that his latest book, “A Blink of Time’s Eye,” will be launched at Benledi House, Glebe, on 14 December, by Michael Campbell, Executive Director of WestWords. Your emcee for the event will be 5 Islands Managing...