David Marr and the Henson Case – East Coast Talks
October 3, 2008 – 7:02 pm
David Marr's new book, out now.
David Marr is touring the east coast of Aus to discuss the Bill Henson controversy and his new book The Henson Case. He’ll be in Brisbane on Wednesday the 8th of October, in Melbourne Thursday the 9th of October, and Sydney Monday the 13th. Full details below.
Marr’s new book ‘examines the pornography/art debate with exclusive interviews with Bill Henson, members of the NSW police force, child abuse campaigners and important figures in the Australian arts scene.’
Looks like it’s definitely worth checking out.
Brisbane:
$16.50, 6:30PM 8/10/2008, SLQ Auditorium 1, State Library of QLD, South Bank
Bookings via QTIX
Melbourne:
Free, 7PM 9/10/2008, Cinema Nova, Lygon Court, Carlton
Bookings essential: Call 9347 6633 or visit here for email address
Sydney
$20.00, 6.30pm, 13/10/2008, The Seymour Theatre Centre, Cnr City Rd & Cleveland St, University of Sydney
Bookings online or Box Office on 9351 7940.
In the meantime, Marr has a brief audio visual presentation of the case here.
Also. ‘Is censorship overtaking art?’ Bill Henson talks about creating art in the face of outrage in SMH Good Weekend (print edition I believe) – this Saturday.
4 Responses to “David Marr and the Henson Case – East Coast Talks”
Hey Mike,
Am looking forward to this talk. Should be interesting. There was further conjecture that I spotted in the Australian online version today.
By Don on Oct 4, 2008
“David Marr’s new book, due out November. I’ll try and get a giveaway for you guys.”
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According to the “Good Weekend” it’s due for realease on Monday and published by Text Publishing.
http://www.textpublishing.com.au/books-and-authors/book/the-henson-case
RRP: $24.95
ISBN: 9781921520037
Extent: 160 pp
Format: Paperback (C format)
It can be ordered online.
Bob
By Bob Bain on Oct 4, 2008
Some notes from a blogspot blog regarding the recent controversy that has seemingly erupted over the weekend.
http://theatrenotes.blogspot.com/2008/10/henson-case.html
“One can hope for sensible debate in the midst of the heat. I always do. In the meantime, I recommend Marr’s book for its clear, dispassionate analysis of how this great national uproar unfolded. It’s mandatory reading for anyone who seeks to discern the facts amid the fuss.”
It should be noted that David Marr is listed by the Art Gallery of New South Wales as holding a discussion in the foyer about the book at 6.30 pm on the 15th. October (refer the publisher’s website and the Art Gallery of New South Wales – which is located close to the Domain here in Sydney)
By Bob Bain on Oct 6, 2008