Dancing with empty pockets: Australia's bohemians

by Tony Moore

In Australia bohemians have been associated with subcultures and movements across the creative arts for over 150 years. This book explores Australia's most creative figures, her bohemians, from Marcus Clarke through to the 21st century.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Australia, Art, Cultural

378 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2012

Reviews

[Patricia · Rating 1 out of 5]

An appalling book written by someone who has absolutely no idea about the subject. He has borrowed heavily from Anne Coombs's "Sex and Anarchy" about the Sydney Push, another book with dubious connections between its author and topic. The sad thing is that other researchers and writers have quoted from these secondary sources thus perpetuating misinformation.

[Nadine Cresswell-myatt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Best thing about academic Tony Moore is that having a background in journalism has made his writing highly accessible. Still a bit of a trudge, as most theses that become books generally are, but highly readable mainly because of the fascinating area of the history of bohemians in Australian culture. This book lead to the fascinating exhibition on Bohemian Melbourne at the State Library of Victoria.

[Stephen Todd · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting idea - Australia's Bohemia - and interesting interpretation of our aesthetic history. A little to drawn out at times, the point wear thin. But an interesting transversal way to read Australian art and literature.

[Kevin Orrman-Rossiter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and well-researched. Covers 150 years of colorful characters and 'movements' across the Australian cultural landscape. Fascinating reading for any people who love Melbourne and/or Sydney especially.

[Beth Koorey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A dense dissection of individuals and ideas that influence poliitical policy and what's on television.