Tinkering

The Complete Book of John Clarke

John Clarke

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Text Publishing Company
27 November 2017

Fiction & Literature; Humour collections & anthologies

This fine collection includes John Clarke's writing for radio, television, stage and screen, as well as previously unpublished pieces.

The sudden death of John Clarke in April 2017 cut short the life of a man who was not only a great and much loved entertainer and satirist but a wonderful writer.

Tinkering- The Complete Book of John Clarke represents his work from the 1970s in both Australia and New Zealand, and includes his writing for radio, television, stage and screen, as well some previously unpublished pieces.

This collection includes the irresistible commentaries of Fred Dagg, the hilarious and unforgettable absurdities of farnarkeling and selections of his famous quizzes, where he gave the answers and readers had to guess the questions. There are also moving recollections of people and places, many of which he wrote towards the end of his life.

Introduced by Lorin Clarke Tinkering is the perfect way to remember the genius who made us all laugh at ourselves and our society for so many years.

By: John Clarke
Imprint: Text Publishing Company
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 541g
ISBN: 9781925603194
ISBN 10: 1925603199
Publication Date: 27 November 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Tinkering: The Complete Book of John Clarke

`The late John Clarke, aka Fred Dagg, really was a satirical one-off ... Tinkering is packed with puzzles and propositions, with tea-fuelled musings on everything from plumbing to Paul Holmes. A gem.' -- North & South `This book comes with some magnificent pictures of Clarke's beloved birds and they seem to have represented the magic of the reality of the world to him. There is plenty of that magic in this book and everyone who liked John Clarke should buy it and find in it what will soothe their spirit. It will be there.' -- Australian `Tinkering is packed with puzzles and propositions, with tea-fuelled musings on everything from plumbing to Paul Holmes. A gem.' * North & South NZ *