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Blackgum Distribution Services

Locality: Moonah, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6234 9950

Address: 91a Albert Road 7009 Moonah, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.blackgum.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Just arrived at the warehouse, this years bestseller for Christmas, Blue Water Classics: Portraits of the Sydney to Hobart (Limited edition also available) ISBN: 9780992588250 Blackgum Item Code: EVEV0007 Title: Blue Water Classics : Portraits of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race... Author: Andrew Wilson with Di Pearsons Imprint: Everything Everything RRP$59.99 ISBN: 9780992588267 Blackgum Item Code: EVEV0008 Title: Blue Water Classics Limited Edition Author: Andrew Wilson Imprint: Everything Everything RRP: $125.00 More information: *LIMITED EDITION* 500 only - Hand Stamped - Numbered - Signed by the author This new book on Australia's most famous blue water classic, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, will become a collector's item for anyone who has an interest in the race. Participants and spectators alike will revel in photographer Andrew Wilson's amazing array of intimate portraits of some of the absolute legends of the race, including owners, crew, administrators and even the odd journalist. Backed by extensive interviews from journalist and race media manager Di Pearson, who probably knows more about the race than anyone else alive, this is a book that examines the people who make the race. It is not about the boats. As David Kellett AM says in the foreword, "Andrew has covered all aspects of the race from the preparation to the finish and everything in between, including the personalities involved in the control of the race, the safe haven of Eden and the officers of the vital search and rescue organisations. A great insight into what goes on behind the scenes each year." If you have competed in the race, are planning to in the future, or if you just love great stories about people doing exceptional things under difficult conditions, then you will love this book. It packs an enormous amount of content and some truly remarkable photographs into its 520 pages. It is a book you can immerse yourself in for days on end. All the adrenaline and drama of the great race is here - the heroes, the villains, the folklore and everything in between. Settle in for one of the best yachting reads of your life.

24.01.2022 A great little story, that goes hand in hand with these items: MS02 Huon Pine Story MS09 Two men in a punt PS01 Oldest living Tasmanian DVD... Available now!

24.01.2022 Still time to pre-order Andrew Wilsons new Blue Water Classics, due in November. ISBN: 9780992588250 Blackgum Item Code: EVEV0007 Title: Blue Water Classic Portraits of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race... Author: Andrew Wilson with Di Pearsons Imprint: RRP: $59.99 More information: This new book on Australia's most famous blue water classic, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, will become a collector's item for anyone who has an interest in the race. Participants and spectators alike will revel in photographer Andrew Wilson's amazing array of intimate portraits of some of the absolute legends of the race, including owners, crew, administrators and even the odd journalist. Backed by extensive interviews from journalist and race media manager Di Pearson, who probably knows more about the race than anyone else alive, this is a book that examines the people who make the race. It is not about the boats. As David Kellett AM says in the foreword, "Andrew has covered all aspects of the race from the preparation to the finish and everything in between, including the personalities involved in the control of the race, the safe haven of Eden and the officers of the vital search and rescue organisations. A great insight into what goes on behind the scenes each year." If you have competed in the race, are planning to in the future, or if you just love great stories about people doing exceptional things under difficult conditions, then you will love this book. It packs an enormous amount of content and some truly remarkable photographs into its 520 pages. It is a book you can immerse yourself in for days on end. All the adrenaline and drama of the great race is here - the heroes, the villains, the folklore and everything in between. Settle in for one of the best yachting reads of your life.

23.01.2022 Update from Blackgum Distribution: For the time being, we are still open. Depending on the advice from governing bodies, this may change. Below is our latest catalogue, with a few upcoming releases and some Tassie Fiction for people to pass the time in isolation.... We are working at present with reduced hours and staff, so the best way to contact us will be via email on [email protected] rather than via phone, and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Stay safe, and keep washing those hands.

23.01.2022 We are living in uncertain times at the moment, but for the foreseeable future we will be open for business. This may change in the coming days, or weeks but we will keep everyone apprised by facebook and mail outs. Stay safe out there everyone, and keep washing those hands!

23.01.2022 The long awaited 'Convict Places' reprint now available! Grab this informative, yet well priced gem from Michael Nash, who has over 30 years of Maritime Archeology experience, and who has worked for the Historic Heritage area of the Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service for over 11 years. ISBN: 9780992366032... Blackgum Item Code: NV14 Title: Convict Places: A Guide to Tasmanian Sites Author: Michael Nash Imprint: Navarine Publishing RRP: $19.95 Discount: 40% Discount Extension: $11.97 More information: Between 1804 and 1853, the small island of Tasmania received 74,000 convicts from Britain, including 13,000 women. Convict Places looks at how convicts and their labour created the new colony. This comprehensive guide will be a valuable resource for all Tasmanians, whether or not they count a convict in their ancestry (many of us do). It will also be useful for visitors, providing detailed information about the state's better known convict places, as well as those off the beaten track. Reprinted 2020 (released Jan 2021)

22.01.2022 Andrew Wilson is back with a new Boating book, in his classic old salt style, bringing to life the stories from the Sydney to Hobart. Pre-orders are being taken now, for a November release. ISBN: 9780992588250 Blackgum Item Code: EVEV0007... Title: Blue Water Classic Portraits of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Author: Andrew Wilson with Di Pearsons Imprint: RRP: $59.99 Discount: 40% Discount Extension: $35.99 More information: This new book on Australia's most famous blue water classic, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, will become a collector's item for anyone who has an interest in the race. Participants and spectators alike will revel in photographer Andrew Wilson's amazing array of intimate portraits of some of the absolute legends of the race, including owners, crew, administrators and even the odd journalist. Backed by extensive interviews from journalist and race media manager Di Pearson, who probably knows more about the race than anyone else alive, this is a book that examines the people who make the race. It is not about the boats. As David Kellett AM says in the foreword, "Andrew has covered all aspects of the race from the preparation to the finish and everything in between, including the personalities involved in the control of the race, the safe haven of Eden and the officers of the vital search and rescue organisations. A great insight into what goes on behind the scenes each year." If you have competed in the race, are planning to in the future, or if you just love great stories about people doing exceptional things under difficult conditions, then you will love this book. It packs an enormous amount of content and some truly remarkable photographs into its 520 pages. It is a book you can immerse yourself in for days on end. All the adrenaline and drama of the great race is here - the heroes, the villains, the folklore and everything in between. Settle in for one of the best yachting reads of your life.

20.01.2022 Introducing Vegemite the Dog! Join Vegemite and the crew, Fred, Kirra, Pete, Rosie, Jack, Aisha, Henry and Leela on their adventures to the Zoo, meeting Santa and many more to come... The Learn with Vegemite range of Board books will help little Aussies with their colours, opposites, numbers and the alphabet and the Happy Little Vegemites Songbook will have a whole new generation singing about 'a rose in every cheek!' Due mid October, pre-order now. NHND0315 123 Learn wit...h Vegemite NHND0316 Opposites Learn with Vegemite NHND0317 ABC Learn with Vegemite NHND0318 Colours Learn with Vegemite NHND0319 The Happy Little Vegemite songbook NHND0320 Vegemite Activity Book around Australia NHND0321 Vegemite Meets Santa NHND0322 Vegemite goes to the Zoo From the wonderful New Holland Publishers

19.01.2022 Update from Blackgum Distribution: We are still open! However, we will be working on reduced hours, so the best way to contact us will be via email on [email protected] rather than via phone. ... We will still be packing orders, it may take a few extra days to be processed however if there is anything urgent please feel free to get in touch via email, we will endeavor to get back to you ASAP. Stay safe everyone!

17.01.2022 An interview with local author and Illustrator Rachel Tribout

17.01.2022 Available now from local authors Anne Morgan & Lois Bury, a gorgeous picture book for ages 6+. ISBN: 9781486313952 Blackgum Item Code: NSWB0687 Title: The Way of the Weedy Seadragon... Author: Anne Morgan & Lois Bury Imprint: CSIRO RRP: $24.99 Discount: 40% Discount Extension: $14.99 More information: Age range 6 to 9 Can you imagine a strange and colourful fish that looks like a dragon? It can't fly or breathe fire, but it is an excellent dancer! The weedy seadragon is an amazing underwater fish with a talent for camouflage, weird eating habits and a unique courtship dance. But its habitat and future are threatened. This enchanting story takes you under the sea to meet this mysterious sea creature, and reveals its weird and wonderful ways. Written by Anne Morgan, and beautifully illustrated by Lois Bury, The Way of the Weedy Seadragon invites you to dive into the astonishing lives of one of the world's most curious sea creatures. See more

14.01.2022 Update on processing times: Due to COVID affecting our customers and ourselves we currently have reduced staffing and as such our processing times may be slightly delayed. At present we are picking and packing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cut-off for shipping days may be the day before to allow all orders first in the queue to be processed. If you have an urgent order, or were wondering when your order will be processed please don't hesitate to ring and check, and we will do o...ur best to accommodate requests.... Thank you everyone for you patience and understanding at this time. -The Blackgum Team

13.01.2022 Available for pre-order now, Nick Anchen's latest in his railway series, Tasmanian Railways 1950 - 2000, limited print run of 1,700. ISBN: 9780992538897 Blackgum Item Code: SRPU0005 Title: Tasmanian Railways 1950-2000... Author: Nick Anchen Imprint: Sierra Publishing RRP: $70.00 More information: From humble beginnings in February 1871, the scenic railways of Tasmania developed a unique character all their own. From the dripping forests of the West Coast to the famed Tasman Limited passenger train, Tasmania’s ‘iron roads’ became the stuff of legend. 150 years on, this book celebrates the railways of Tasmania through the memories of the men and women who worked them, and through the lenses of some of Australia’s greatest railway photographers. This edition is unnumbered and limited to 1700 copies. See more

12.01.2022 A thriller like no other, set in Tasmania! ISBN: 9781760783945 Blackgum Item Code: PANM0343 Title: The Survivors... Author: Jane Harper Imprint: RRP: $32.99 Discount: 40% Discount Extension: $19.79 More information: Evelyn Bay is like many other coastal towns around Tasmania. It has safe beaches, good for swimming, but it also has dangerous stretches of sand, like the area around the caves. Kieran Elliott's life changed forever on the day a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences. The guilt that still haunts him resurfaces during a visit with his young family to the small coastal community he once called home. See more

10.01.2022 Newly released from local author Lian Tanner, A Clue for Clara! A cute mystery with Clara the Chicken at the helm to solve it. ISBN: 9781760877699 Blackgum Item Code: ALUN0634 Title: A Clue for clara Author: Lian Tanner... Imprint: RRP: $16.99 Discount: 40% Discount Extension: $10.19 More information: 'GREETINGS. AM LOOKING FOR A MAJOR CRIME TO SOLVE. PLEASE INFORM ME OF ANY RECENT MURDERS, KIDNAPPINGS OR JEWEL HEISTS IN THIS AREA.' Clara wants to be a famous detective with her own TV show. She can read claw marks, find missing feathers and knows morse code and semaphore. There's just one problem. She's a small scruffy chook, and no one takes her seriously. But when she teams up with Olive, the daughter of the local policeman, they might just be able to solve the crimes that have been troubling the town of Little Dismal. A puzzling and hilarious mystery from bestselling author, Lian Tanner.

10.01.2022 Once again, a huge congratulations to the winning authors, illustrators and publishers of the CBCA 2020 Book of the Year Awards. And thank you to our judges who... had the supremely challenging task of choosing six winners from a stellar Shortlist! If you missed the announcement you can watch it on the CBCA YouTube channel at - http://youtu.be/exhgUxGp-Y8 #CBCA2020

10.01.2022 Lots of Bluey available to order (please allow 10 days to arrive). Bluey is an inexhaustible six year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience. Find some info below, or search for Bluey under the Search Stocklist tab: Bluey at the Beach - PENG0914 Bluey : Bob Bilby - PENG0929... Bluey : My dad is awesome - PENG0942 Preorders: Bluey Verandah Santa - PENG0958 Bluey Hooray it's Christmas - PENG0959 See more

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07.01.2022 A great review for Tassie boy Kyle Perry's new debut, slated to be the Thriller of the year! https://www.betterreading.com.au//the-bluffs-by-kyle-perr/

07.01.2022 'Have you seen a tree for me' rushing back to print! Check out the 2nd book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-rEYiydNpE&feature=youtu.be and tune in on Friday to Sunrise so see them reporting from Currumbin Sanctuary discussing the plight of our Aussie animals due to the devastating fires earlier in the year. Guaranteed to push up sales, let us know if you would like stock, it's definitely a favourite of ours this month! New Holland Publishers ISBN: 9781760791...247 Blackgum Item Code: NHND0313 Title: Have you seen a tree for me? Author: Sarah Eccleston Imprint: RRP: $19.99 Discount: 40% Discount Extension: $11.99 More information: Follow Enzo the Koala as he leaves his mother and goes searching for ‘A Tree for Me’. Explore the modern dangers our koalas are facing in the wild, and discover ways you can help protect this aussie icon. Written by Koala Specialist at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Sarah Eccleston, Have You Seen a Tree For Me? is an enchanting book with the theme of diminishing natural habitat. The book is based on a real-life koala, Enzo, who was born at Currumbin in 2018. "Enzo the koala had grown into a big strong boy and he thought it was time to find a tree of his own Like all koalas living in the wild, Enzo has to deal with lots of challenges in his search for a new home. "Join Enzo on his journey to find 'a tree for me'" Illustrations by Jenni Goodman See more

06.01.2022 Kyle Perry took the nation by storm with his debut offering 'The Bluffs' which quickly went into second, then third printings within months. 'The Deep' has an Ozark vibe, with creepy thriller tones set on the Tasman Peninsula, and is sure to fly off the shelves, preorder now! ISBN: 9781760895716... Blackgum Item Code: PENG0980 Title: The Deep Author: Kyle Perry Imprint: RRP: $32.99 Discount: 40% Discount Extension: $19.79 More information: On the Tasman Peninsula, nestled amidst the largest sea-cliffs in the southern hemisphere, is Shacktown. Here the Dempsey family have run a drug ring for generations, using the fishing industry and the deadly Black Wind as cover. But when thirteen-year-old Forest Dempsey walks out of the ocean, bruised and branded, everything is imperilled - because Forest has been believed dead for the last seven years. Mackerel Dempsey, out of jail on strict bail conditions, is trying to change his fate, doing his best to keep out of trouble before his next court date. His cousin Ahab has renounced the family altogether, in favour of working to keep the town and its fragile tourism economy safe. But in their search for answers about Forest, both Mackerel and Ahab can't help but be drawn back into the underworld. What on earth happened to the boy all those years ago? And does it have anything to do with the infamous drug kingpin Blackbeard, who is rumoured to be moving in on Shacktown? When secrets long thought buried at sea wash up on shore, generations of the Dempsey family must stand up for what they believe in, even if it means sacrificing everything. But in the gritty fight between right and wrong, blood isn't always thicker than water, and everyone is at risk of being pulled under... From the bestselling breakout author of The Bluffs comes a heart-stopping new thriller set on the rugged coast of Tasmania about modern-day pirates, family bonds and betrayals, and the hidden dangers that lurk in the deep... Praise for Kyle Perry- 'The Bluffs establishes Perry as a fierce new talent.' Apple Books 'The narrative races along, pulling the reader from page to page with a freight-train momentum that starts with the first word and ends with the final full stop.' The Examiner 'A spine-tingling and absorbing crime thriller about small-town secrets and mythic bush tales. This atmospheric read will keep you turning the pages until the very end.' Who Weekly 'A riveting story that will give even a seasoned thriller reader goosebumps.' Better Reading

05.01.2022 We're back! The office is open today, and we will resume our Tuesday/Thursday packing days as of tomorrow. Here's hoping there's lot of local staycations happening, and we all have a bumper start to 2021

04.01.2022 Follow up to All the birds of the Air by Demelza is out now! Mountain of secrets features our Kunyani/Mount Wellington on the front and is a great read. ISBN: 9780648869900 Blackgum Item Code: METH0002 Title: Mountain of Secrets... Author: Demelza Imprint: RRP: $22.95 Discount: 40% Discount Extension: $13.77 More information: Elma is Gen Z, her Dad is Gen X and Gran - well Gran is just a plain old pain in the butt. At least that's how Elma see it. Being seventeen is not easy. What will she do now the school holidays are over? Train as a nurse or stay on at the cafe? And, more importantly, how will she cope when Aunt Livie, the only person who really listens to her, moves away to the mainland? One thing she knows for sure - she will never visit her Gran in the nursing home. But when Dad offers driving lessons, Elma learns that life is not so black and white. Join Elma as she journeys between the mountain and the river to unravel the shadowy secrets of her grandmother's mind. See more

04.01.2022 We can't wait to see Rachel's beautiful illustrations in October! Available for pre-order now. ISBN: 9781486311842 Blackgum Item Code: NSWB0678 Title: Hold On! Saving the spotted handfish Author: Gina Newton Rachel Tribout... RRP: $24.99 Discount: 40% Discount Extension: $14.99 More information: Age range 6 to 9 Have you ever seen a fish that could do a handstand? This is the story of a quirky and primitive little fish that is famous for two things: walking on its 'hands' (pectoral fins), and being the first marine fish anywhere in the word to be listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The Spotted Handfish has survived since the time of the dinosaurs until now. Invasive sea stars, pollution and climate change mean that this unique Australian is in real trouble raise your hand if you want to know more! Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish is perfect for primary aged readers. See more

04.01.2022 New Mike Calder 2021 calendars, available now! A4 Tasmanian Calendar - CAL143 RRP$14.95 Small Tasmanian Calendar - CAL144 RRP$13.95 Spiral Bound Desk Calendar - CAL145 $13.95

03.01.2022 This time last year, before COVID had hit in force, Australia was struck down with devastating bushfires, and was reminiscent of the terrible bushfires in Tasmania that happened on the 7th February, 1967. Each year we commemorate just how much was lost, and 'Flames of Fear' includes heartbreaking stories from Hobartians and confronting images reminding us how fast and furious fire can be. It covers major bushfires including from 1854, 1897-1898, 1933-1934, 1967 and 2013, in...cluding much previously unpublished material from the 1967 disaster. ISBN: 9781921767227 Blackgum Item Code: WBP20 Title: Flames of Fear: History of Tasmanian Bushfires from 1820 Author: Roger McNeice OAM Imprint: Wellington Bridge Press RRP: $75.00 Discount: 40% Discount Extension: $45.00