Words to Walk By

Venero Armanno, Thea Astley, John Birmingham, Nick Earls, Janette Turner Hospital, Andrew McGahan, David Malouf, Thomas Shapcott, Rebecca SparrowFrom Malouf to McGahan, from Shapcott to Sparrow, Words to Walk By unveils Brisbane through the lives and works of the city’s best-loved authors. With 25 scenic walks through Brisbane’s literary past and present, this pocket-sized guide is the essential accessory for walking enthusiasts, history and literary buffs alike.The walks, complete with detailed maps, span from the city to the bayside suburbs, covering Brisbane’s landmark cultural and historical sites, while taking in the iconic sub-tropical landscape.Celebrating the authors you know and those you’ve yet to meet; books you love and have yet to read – Words to Walk By is a tribute to Brisbane’s rich literary heritage.