Thursday, May 18, 2006

dfactory: Pop ups, fold outs and other design adventures - 25 May

"What are the ingredients for a stand-out children’s book? Help our charismatic host, Nell Schofield ponder this question with Mark Macleod, one of Australia’s best known publishers for children and teens; Anna Fienberg award winning children’s author and Sandra Nobes, designer shortlisted in the APA 54th Annual Book Design Awards. In an already saturated market, is it the story, the illustrations or the overall design which gives a new children’s book the edge? Presented in conjunction with the 2006 Sydney Writers' Festival."

6pm – 6.30pm Drinks and music in the CafĂ© with guest DJs “those two girls”
6.30 – 7.15pm Pop ups, fold outs and other design adventures talk
7.15 – 8.30pm Drinks and more music by ‘those two girls’

"Hopscotch Film Pass Giveaway: Receive a complimentary preview double pass to the wonderful new film Wah-Wah, written and directed by the one of the worlds best-loved and most versatile actors of his generation, Richard. E. Grant, when you attend d factory on Thursday 25 May."

W: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/dfactory/