This is the 194th in a series of occasional
newsletters from the International Institute of Modern Letters, Victoria
University.
1. New frock
Warmest wildest congratulations to Ellie Catton on being
shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize!
Roll on 15 October when the winner is announced at a swanky black-tie dinner.
When told about this event, Ellie said, 'I'll have to buy a frock.' Zambesi,
Workshop, someone, take note.
2. A Modern Letters Weekend
We're hosting two special events on the weekend of 28-29
September. They are both open to the public.
On Saturday 28 September at the Paramount at 3.30pm we have the
world premiere of the documentary 13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird. This
film looks at the writing community centred around the IIML and Victoria
University Press, interviewing leading figures. The brief for the film, made by
Richard Riddiford and supported by the VUW Research Office, was shamelessly
promotional. Still, we think there's a lot more here than a simple
advertisement. Indeed the portraits of Glenn Schaeffer and Fergus
Barrowman and Elizabeth Knox are well worth the admission price. Also
featuring: Emily Perkins, Geoff Cochrane, James Brown, Jenny Bornholdt, Tina
Makereti, William Brandt, Ken Duncum, Eleanor Catton and a cast of
thousands.
On Sunday 29 September from 7.30pm at Circa Theatre, Wellington,
we present the IIML
Alumni Reading: a celebration of the first twelve years. We've
selected a graduate from each year (2002-2012) to represent the span of
achievement. You'll hear from Carl
Shuker, Hinemoana Baker, Frankie Samuel, Kirsten McDougall, Gavin McGibbon,
Gigi Fenster, Lawrence Patchett, Martha Hardy Ward, Ashleigh Young, Eli Kent,
Rob Hack, Kerry Donovan-Brown. Seating is limited so we
recommend you buy your ticket here.
3. Victoria University Writer in Residence
Applications close
for this prestigious
position on 30 September. Writers in all areas of literary
activity, including drama, fiction, poetry, New Zealand art, biography,
history, music, society and culture, are eligible to apply. Previous recipients
include Gregory O'Brien, Briar Grace Smith, Bernadette Hall, Michael King and
Barbara Anderson.More
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