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Australian Book Review is an Australian magazine of literary review and comment. A monthly publication, it contains reviews of books, magazines, journals and exhibitions, diaries and travel writing. It also publishes essays, commentary and new poetry. Its contributors write on a wide array of subjects: fiction, poetry, biography and memoir, criticism, history, media studies, current affairs, philosophy, religion, politics, economics, cultural studies, education, reference, the arts, travel and children's literature.
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The Calibre Prize
Australian Book Review has played a role in the renascence of the Australian essay in the last decade; fostering and rewarding new insights into Australian literature, culture and society. The magazine's annual Calibre Prize, sponsored by Copyright Agency Limited, offers AU$10,000 for a new and outstanding non-fiction essay.
The ABR Poetry Prize
The ABR Poetry Prize was established in 2005.
Winners
- 2005: Stephen Edgar
- 2006: Judith Bishop
- 2007: Alex Skovron
- 2008: Ross Clark
The ABR Reviewing Competition
Australian Book Review offers an annual ABR Reviewing Competition. Both celebrated and emerging writers are encouraged to submit a review of any recently published book for the chance to win AU$1000 in cash, publication in ABR, and at least two future commissions. All categories of books are eligible, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children's and young adult books.
Contributors have included
- Dennis Altman
- Neal Blewett
- J.M. Coetzee
- Peter Craven
- Delia Falconer
- Morag Fraser
- Raimond Gaita
- Kerryn Goldsworthy
- Peter Goldsworthy
- Lisa Gorton
- Bridget Griffen-Foley
- J.S. Harry
- John Hirst
- Clive James
- Barry Jones
- Gail Jones
- Nicholas Jose
- James Ley
- Patrick McCaughey
- David McCooey
- Robert Manne
- Brenda Niall
- Dorothy Porter
- Peter Porter
- Peter Rose
- Tim Rowse
- Craig Sherborne
- Robyn Williams
- Geordie Williamson
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