How To Make Trouble And Influence People: Pranks, Graffiti, & Political Mischief-Making from Across Australia

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How to Make Trouble and Influence People is a revelation of Australia's radical past through more than 500 tales of Indigenous resistance, convict revolts and escapes, picket line hijinks, student occupations, street art, media pranks, urban interventions, squatting, blockades, banner drops, guerrilla theatre and billboard liberation. In this masterpiece of radicalism, Australian activists have been interviewed about their opposition to racism, war, economic exploitation and religious conservatism. Every act of mischief is tied together by humour and creativity.

Iain McIntyre is an author, a musician, and a community radio broadcaster. He is the author of Tomorrow Is Today and You! Andrew Hansen is an award-winning comedian and a musician best known for being a member of the satirical team The Chaser, which performs on television and in live theater.

"I noticed clear back on my first visit in '83 that radical Aussies fighting back seem to be far more tenacious and creative than most Americans--Roxby Downs, that damned Franklin dam in Tasmania, Operation Titstorm, etc. A far better way to heat up the planet than your lovely mining companies. So keep up the good work! A prank a day keeps the dog leash away." --Jello Biafra "A fascinating recovery of Australia's neglected past and a worthy inspiration to today's would-be troublemakers." --Sean Scalmer, author of Dissent Events: Protest, The Media and the Political Gimmick in Australia "The perfect book for enlightened coffee tables." --Rachel Evans, Green Left Weekly "If you've ever thought of speaking out about an issue or have idly wondered what you could do to make the world a better place, this is the book for you! Fascinating interviews, quirky historical snippets and stunning photos chronicling all the Australians who have made a difference and who have done so with courage, audacity and a lot of humour! Keep it on your desk at work for all those moments when you need some inspiration, a bit of hope or just a good laugh." --Jill Sparrow, co-author Radical Melbourne 1 & 2 "Fascinating interviews with Australia's best troublemakers make for a riotous scrapbook covering our radical history of revolts and resistance." --Rachel Power, Australian Education Union News "McIntyre has amassed hundreds of tales alongside dramatic photographs in what is unashamedly a songbook for Australia's future culture-jammers and mischief makers." --Katherine Wilson, The Age