Great Australian Urban Legends

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Great Australian Urban Legends
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Eamon Evans
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:400
Category/GenreHumour
ISBN/Barcode 9781922213778
ClassificationsDewey:398.20994091732
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Affirm Press
Imprint Affirm Press
NZ Release Date 1 November 2015
Publication Country Australia

Description

Have you heard about the panther-sized feral cats stalking the suburbs of Sydney, the secret morgue buried in the heart ofmMelbourne's Crown Casino, or the night-time Satanists who take over Perth's Kings Park? Was a friend of your friend followed by that mysterious light as they drove through outback Queensland? Australia is packed full of strange stories, too wild to believe but too gripping to dismiss.In this book, Eamon Evans collects more than 100 tales, legends, myths and yarns from all over the country. Told with equal measures wit and wickedness, and accompanied by brilliant illustrations, Great Australian Urban Legends will appeal to anyone who loves a tall tale.

Author Biography

Eamon Evans has spent all his working life writing. Based in Melbourne, Australia, he has been an in-house writer for Bigpond Sport. He has also been a regular journalist for the Sunday Herald Sun, the Adelaide Advertiser, the Sunday Times and the Courier Mail writing about AFL, cricket and tennis. He has written four books including The Godfather was a Girl. His most recent sporting book was David Boon's Funniest Sporting Moments.