Emma Magenta (Issue Eight) is launching ‘A Gorgeous Sense of Hope’ (the sequel to her much-adored first book, ‘The Peril of Magnificent Love’) on 17 Dec ‘06.

at Berkelouw Books on Oxford St, Paddington, NSW. Fanfare begins at 3pm on Sunday and coffee and wine are to be enjoyed by all.
 

Emma Magenta : Issue Eight : Introduction
Emma Magenta is many, many things - many, many unexpected things… Artist, Bjork-impressionist, author, fortune-teller, Capoierista, mother of pet rabbit and that rare, rare thing, a true individual. She also works part time in a bookstore in Paddington, Sydney and for years her drawings on butcher’s paper have adorned its walls and windows. Many a time walking past the store they have provided us with a little slice of sanity and a chuckle - always seeming to express ever-so-succinctly that thought, that experience, that oh-my-god moment with perception and humour. Then one day we found out that after being ‘discovered’ Emma had published a book of her drawings - ‘The Peril of Magnificent Love’ - which has now been reprinted multiple times in America and Australia and is treasured by many. She has also just completed a second book. When a mutual friend brought Emma along to Dumbo feather’s first birthday party she gave us a paper bag, an ‘anxiety bag’ in case we felt a little overwhelmed on the night. We felt like we’d known her for yonks… Df

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