Brisbane Writers Festival - Mark Dapin

Next date: Sunday, 02 June 2024 | 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM

Mark Dapin discusses his latest novel Carnage in this special Brisbane Writers Festival event.

The man, the meme, the legend: what inspired the infamous quotes ‘This is democracy manifest!’ and ‘What is the charge?’ Mark Dapin delves into the mystery of Australia’s most infamous viral video of a man arrested in Fortitude Valley while trying to enjoy a succulent Chinese meal; what he discovered will shock you.

About the Author:

Mark Dapin is an acclaimed journalist, author, screenwriter and historian. His novel King of the Cross won the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction, and Spirit House was long listed for the Miles Franklin Literary Award and shortlisted for the Age Book of the Year and the Royal Society for Literature's Ondaatje Prize. Mark holds a doctorate in military history.

Copies of Carnage can be purchased at the event courtesy of QBD and Mark will be available afterwards for signings.

Free. Bookings required. Doors open at 12:30PM for a 1:00PM start.

When

Location

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe, 4020, View map