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| + | Launched by Melbourne-based boutique publishers [http://www.aduki.net.au/ Aduki Independent Press] on 1 November 2007, [http://www.aduki.net.au/content/view/16/29/ ''Stick this in your memory hole''] is the work of first-time author Tristan Clark. Significantly, the book sets a benchmark in being Aduki’s first publication to be released under a Creative Commons licence, and moreover is believed to be the [http://creativecommons.org.au/node/132 first title in Australia] to be distributed by a publisher in this manner. | ||
| − | + | ''Stick this in your memory hole'' presents a biting critique of Australian politics and society, wielding wit and humour to evoke issues and encourage serious debate by audiences not necessarily engaged with Australia’s political arena. Appropriately, the publication’s release coincided with Australia’s 2007 Federal election campaign. Clark’s commentary characterises the growing dissent against government and mainstream thinking, tackling a range of issues including politics, economics, media, consumerism, resources, logging and transportation. The title is a reference to George Orwell’s ''1984'', with the ‘memory hole’ being a disposal shoot through which documents deemed to be in conflict with ‘official truths’ were sent. | |
| − | + | As the book’s blurb states: | |
| + | :‘Intended to elicit both laughter and indignation ''Stick this in your memory hole'' is an unprecedented attack on an atrophied political system, corporate lechery and the ideological sycophants that comprise and support it.’ | ||
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| + | Aduki Independent Press specialises in non-fiction books, essays and magazines with a particular interest in community, environment, migration, politics, social justice, food and travel. As a commercial publishing venture, Aduki receives no outside funding. Wishing to conduct a ‘fair and reputable business,’ Aduki’s [http://www.aduki.net.au/philosophy.html philosophy] is expressed as follows: | ||
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| + | *Produce quality written works. | ||
| + | *Seek to represent varied and distinctive authors and material. | ||
| + | *Fostering of Australian talent and support within publishing industry. | ||
| + | *Offer contracts that are fair and balanced between the signing parties. | ||
| + | *Fair payment for author work and general services. | ||
| + | *Conduct business in a sustainable way, avoiding unnecessary use of energy, paper and materials. | ||
| + | *Only print books and magazines on 100 per cent recycled paper. | ||
| + | *Use the most energy efficient print processes available. | ||
| + | *Strive to maintain a 'no pulping' policy. | ||
| + | *Promote values of fairness, diversity, individuality and free speech. | ||
== License Usage == | == License Usage == | ||
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Layout by Crop Creative under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 2.5 Australia http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/au/
I don’t believe that licensing the book under CC has negatively impacted on sales of the book. On the contrary, I think that having the entire text online for readers to preview has actually helped to sell more books. — Emily Clark, Publisher, Aduki Independent Press
Overview
Launched by Melbourne-based boutique publishers Aduki Independent Press on 1 November 2007, Stick this in your memory hole is the work of first-time author Tristan Clark. Significantly, the book sets a benchmark in being Aduki’s first publication to be released under a Creative Commons licence, and moreover is believed to be the first title in Australia to be distributed by a publisher in this manner.
Stick this in your memory hole presents a biting critique of Australian politics and society, wielding wit and humour to evoke issues and encourage serious debate by audiences not necessarily engaged with Australia’s political arena. Appropriately, the publication’s release coincided with Australia’s 2007 Federal election campaign. Clark’s commentary characterises the growing dissent against government and mainstream thinking, tackling a range of issues including politics, economics, media, consumerism, resources, logging and transportation. The title is a reference to George Orwell’s 1984, with the ‘memory hole’ being a disposal shoot through which documents deemed to be in conflict with ‘official truths’ were sent.
As the book’s blurb states:
- ‘Intended to elicit both laughter and indignation Stick this in your memory hole is an unprecedented attack on an atrophied political system, corporate lechery and the ideological sycophants that comprise and support it.’
Aduki Independent Press specialises in non-fiction books, essays and magazines with a particular interest in community, environment, migration, politics, social justice, food and travel. As a commercial publishing venture, Aduki receives no outside funding. Wishing to conduct a ‘fair and reputable business,’ Aduki’s philosophy is expressed as follows:
- Produce quality written works.
- Seek to represent varied and distinctive authors and material.
- Fostering of Australian talent and support within publishing industry.
- Offer contracts that are fair and balanced between the signing parties.
- Fair payment for author work and general services.
- Conduct business in a sustainable way, avoiding unnecessary use of energy, paper and materials.
- Only print books and magazines on 100 per cent recycled paper.
- Use the most energy efficient print processes available.
- Strive to maintain a 'no pulping' policy.
- Promote values of fairness, diversity, individuality and free speech.
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