The novel’s core message is: When we don’t learn from history we are doomed to repeat.’ PUP explores the stupidity and ugliness of war and the lives it changes. It is a love letter to Australia and particularly inner suburban Melbourne in the 1970s as it matures and loses a little of its innocence. A provoking and in-depth read that explores what could make a good man a monster and what might help a monster regain his humanity.
How does a man pick up the pieces with only one arm?
A badly injured Terry Shepherd returns from Vietnam and is spat on by war protestors at the airport. Disabled and still reeling from his harrowing journey in Vietnam as a unit medic, Terry finds himself running afoul of the vicious North Richmond Sharpie gang. Pup paints a beautiful snapshot of life in Melbourne’s inner city suburbs of Fitzroy and Richmond, with a cast of characters ranging from endearing to dangerous.
Paul Harvey is one of the most talented, diverse and accomplished illustrators in the country. Based in the inner-city suburb of Richmond with his wife and three kids, ‘Harv’ as he is known, has had work published in most newspapers and is a contributor to a diverse range of magazines including Golf Victoria for over 15 years. Paul is the author of Pup, his first novel.
* The novel’s core message is: When we don’t learn from history we are doomed to repeat.’ Pup explores the stupidity and ugliness of war and the lives it changes. It is a love letter to Australia and particularly inner suburban Melbourne in the 1970s as it matures and loses a little of its innocence.
* A provoking and in-depth read that explores what could make a good man a monster and what might help a monster regain his humanity.
Publicity:
* Targeted publicity with launches and speaking engagements especially around Father’s Day, Christmas, Remembrance Day and ANZAC day. Book-tied launch at the Builders’ Arms in Fitzroy in Melbourne as it’s featured in the novel.
* Plug at Swinburne University and radio stations in WA.
