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Boffins Events

Boffins frequently hosts a wide range of author events, both in-store and off-site. Take a look below to see what's planned and check back here regularly for new listings.

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Exclusive! In-store signing with Mike Carlton

Thursday 12 August, 2010

One of Australia’s best known journalists, Mike Carlton, will be signing copies of his ground-breaking new book, Cruiser: the Life and Loss of HMAS Perth exclusively at Boffins.

Of all the Australians who fought in the Second World War, none saw more action nor endured more hardship than the crew of HMAS Perth. To tell this harrowing story, Mike Carlton spent three years researching naval archives and interviewing the few men still alive who survived the sea battles, the sinking and the horrors of the Burma-Thai railway.

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Arthur’s War: official launch and book signing

Thursday 12 August, 2010

In November 1940, nineteen-year-old Arthur Bancroft signed up for the Royal Australian Navy and joined the crew of HMAS Perth. He survived the sea battles, the sinking and the Burma-Thailand railway to return home to the sweetheart he left behind. Now almost ninety and still married to his beloved Mirla, Arthur's War is his compelling story.

Boffins invites you to join Arthur, Mirla, their family and co-author John Harman at the official book launch.

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An evening with Mike Carlton and the stories of HMAS Perth

Wednesday 11 August, 2010

Boffins invites you to hear one of Australia’s foremost journalists talk about his new book, Cruiser: the Life and Loss of HMAS Perth, and to be among the first to purchase this important new work of Australian wartime history.

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Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor Joseph Stiglitz - lunch and book signing

Tuesday 20 July, 2010

Boffins Bookshop is proud to offer you an exclusive opportunity to purchase signed copies of books by one of the world's most honoured and controversial economists, Professor Joseph Stiglitz.

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Perth's Best Bush, Coast and City Walks: Book Launch and Self-Guided Walk

Sunday 18 July, 2010

Join local author, photographer and walking enthusiast Paul Amyes for the launch of this eagerly awaited, full-colour guide to more than 40 walks around Perth and its surrounding suburbs.

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