Noosa’s appetite for discovering more about its colourful history seems very healthy, with the official launch of new book Place Of Shadows, The History of Noosa, selling out in four days.
The book, by Noosa Today’s Phil Jarratt, will be launched by legendary playwright David Williamson at the Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina on Friday, July 30, with the equally legendary singer/songwriter Barry Charles providing the music – a set of Noosa songs from the ‘70s.
Tickets to the launch, offered by Annie’s Books of Peregian, were snapped up at an unprecedented rate, according to proprietor Annie Grossman. “I think readers in Noosa have been waiting for a very readable history for quite a while,” she said. “There’s a lot of excitement surrounding this launch, and rightly so. It’s colourful, fun to read, and perhaps for the first time it puts the whole story between its covers, from First Nations through European settlement to the many battles to keep Noosa beautiful.”
Annie said planning for follow-up book functions was already underway, with a “footpath” launch at her Peregian Beach shop on August 19, and a Shire Tour of the hinterland villages planned for September.
Author Phil Jarratt commented: “I hope the book sells as well as the launch tickets! Apologies to those who missed out on the Marina event, but I’m looking forward to talking about our rich local history, and listening to the stories of others, as we introduce the book around the shire over the coming months.”
For further information about Place of Shadows on the Footpath, phone 5448 2053 or email info@anniesbooksonperegian.com.au
