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 When Will Williamson
contacted me to ask if I would advertise his kids book I said " no worries,
happy to help a fellow Aussie"
Will is certainly a genuine Aussie and is very proud of his book. As you can see
in the image below it comes with a CD as well.
I am awaiting further information about the book from Will, at this stage I
have not reviewed the book.
The Border Mail
Ned gets Mad Hatter makeover
Victoria MacDonald
10/07/2008
Ned Kelly fell through the rabbit hole at Glenrowan yesterday.
Melbourne author and illustrator Will Williamson infused Gret-taland,
a children's book based on the outlaw's legend, with a fantastical
spin inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
Some of the key players in the Kelly Gang story become animals in the
tale, which imagines what would have become of the bushranger had he
not been victim to the hangman's noose in 1880.
Williamson marked his literary debut by donning full outlaw armour for
the 50-strong crowd at Kate's Cottage.
The suit, which he had custom-made three years ago, weighs exactly
50kg for an authentic feel.
"I love doing it, I can walk around in it for about two hours," Williamson said.
"It only becomes a problem if it's hot."
Williamson's son, Hamish, provided the cover artwork for the book.
Joe Byrne features as a kangaroo, Steve Hart as an emu, Dan Kelly as a
dingo, Supt Francis Hare as a hare, and Judge Sir Redmond Barry as an
owl while Ned Kelly — in human form — realises a North East Victorian
republic.
"Everyone enjoys reading it; 12-year-old boys have read it and they
love it," Williamson said.
"I wanted to create a Ned Kelly fantasy world for children."
The self-published work of 150 pages has an initial print run of 500,
and a CD accompanies it.
Williamson — musician John Williamson's brother — said he would like
to write a sequel, featuring further Kelly-inspired escapades, if
Gret-taland proved a success. |
www.nedonthenet.com