Books — Nick Richardson

1956 – The Year Australia Welcomed the World

It was a year like no other, when the world arrived at the nation’s doorstep

Non-fictionRobert HayDecember 5, 2019

The Game of Their Lives

In 1916, two teams of Australian soldiers put on an exhibition match of football in London. Most of them were gifted athletes who had put their football on hold to enlist.

Non-fictionRobert HayNovember 29, 2019

The Silk Express – The story of E.A. ‘Ted’ McDonald

Ted McDonald only played 11 Test matches for Australia but he is considered one of the finest fast bowlers to have ever graced the game.

Non-fictionRobert HayNovember 28, 2019

Kitchen Table Memoirs – Shared Stories from Australian Writers

A collection of stories from some of Australia’s finest writers, broadcasters and chefs, including Helen Garner, Denise Scott, Jane Caro, Stefano De Pieri, the late Vali Little and Gemima Cody

Non-fictionRobert HayNovember 26, 2019

From The Jaws of Defeat – Amazing comebacks and inspiring capitulations

A celebration of Australians who have stared defeat in the face and found a way to carry on.

Non-fictionRobert HayNovember 25, 2019

Ricky Ponting – unauthorised biography

Ricky Ponting was on the verge of becoming Australian Test captain when this unauthorised biography was released. A primer for those cricket fans who want to know more about the Tasmanian batsmen who became one of Australia’s finest players.

Non-fictionRobert HayNovember 24, 2019

Feature writing – telling the story, with Stephen Tanner and Molly Kasinger (third edition)

This edition is significantly restructured to capture the changes in the media market. It includes a chapter on digital features, a section on writing reviews and new author interviews.

Text BooksRobert HayNovember 23, 2019

Feature writing – telling the story, with Stephen Tanner and Molly Kasinger (second edition)

Updated version, which includes new chapters on sports feature writing, the arts and motor vehicles and technology features.

Text BooksRobert HayNovember 23, 2019

Feature writing – telling the story, with Stephen Tanner and Molly Kasinger

A detailed guide to researching, writing and editing a range of features for print and digital outlets

Text BooksRobert HayNovember 21, 2019

Journalism Research and Investigation in a Digital World, with Stephen Tanner

A collection of incisive chapters from journalists and journalism academics about the process of researching and investigating stories in a digital environment

Text BooksRobert HayNovember 20, 2019