Roland Peelman
Roland Peelman by Antony Jeffrey is a biography published by Connor Court Publishing Pty Limited in June 2021. This 100-page book presents a detailed exploration of Roland Peelman, highlighting his passion for music and his multifaceted contributions to the Australian cultural landscape. Through a combination of striking photographs by Anthony Browell and engaging narratives, the book offers insights into Peelman’s career and his commitment to various artistic endeavors.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of Peelman, emphasizing his roles as a cultural custodian and his influence on Australian music. The text includes anecdotes and historical context that illuminate his dedication to women composers and Indigenous culture. This edition serves as both a visually appealing coffee table book and a thoughtful examination of an important figure in the arts, providing a deeper understanding of the complexities that define his life and work.
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“Anthony Browell’s photographs are not just striking in themselves, they also tell you so much about the subject, Roland Peelman: his passion, commitment, sense of fun and ability to be fully in the moment when making music. This perception is amply supported by Antony Jeffrey’s words, which provide insights, anecdotes and highly engaging snippets of history tracing the career of an exceptional musical mind;”
– John Shand, Walkley Award-winning music writer, The Sydney Morning Herald.
“This portrait … captures the many complex facets of one of Australian music’s most important living artists, … whose diverse roles as a cultural custodian enrich the world, and our understanding of it;”
– John Davis, former CEO Australian Music Centre
“A beautifully written coffee table book and a valuable way of getting to know a man we all would like to get to know better. [The] …testimonials give thoughtful third person insights into the man who is passionate about Australian music, women composers, Indigenous culture and the technicolour social fabric that makes up how we live as Australians;”
– Clinton White, Limelight Magazine
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