A landmark book – the first full political history of Australia

The first major biography of Lachlan Murdoch, one of the world’s most powerful and enigmatic people – an epic saga of ruthless power plays and family battles

In the latest 'Cover to Cover' series, we sit down with biologist and writer Danielle Clode to talk about her new book, KOALA.

Fuelled by her biologist’s background and deep curiosity, Danielle Clode delves into the world of koalas to discover what’s behind the sweet face on thousands of postcards. From their megafaunal ancestors to the disastrous effects of colonisation, from remarkable conservation success in the 1920s to the devastating bushfires of 2019–2020, Clode tells the story of koalas and their complex relationship with humans. Sharing the latest scientific insights and myth-busting facts, all woven through Clode’s award-winning storytelling, Koala takes readers up into the trees to reveal the truth about this extraordinary animal and what must be done to ensure its survival. 

Watch the Cover to Cover interview via the Black Inc Books Youtube Channel

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Koala: A Life in Trees by Danielle Clode 

An immersive, entertaining journey into the hidden life of the koala, revealing what life is really like up in the trees

‘The tree-dwelling koala is one of Australia's most iconic species, yet it is threatened by habitat loss. Danielle Clode, a natural storyteller, has written an insightful book that deepens our understanding of this fascinating animal and highlights the urgency of its survival.’ —Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees

“ Well, the very first thing we’ve got to do is recognise the reality of climate change. The Minister’s made the point, but for the last few years, Australian governments haven’t recognised the reality.” 

In THE SUPERPOWER TRANSFORMATION, Economist Ross Garnaut looks at the challenges for the new federal government: how Australia can meet the objectives set at the Paris and Glasgow climate conferences – and the growing costs of not doing so. He shows that our national decisions matter greatly for the world.

Now he joins the Q&A panel. He argues a successful transition will shift Australia from a laggard to a leader on climate – and will restore the nation’s prosperity “after a decade of stagnation of living standards”. But just how fair will the transition be? And will some parts of society benefit more than others? Energy bills are already tipped to soar, so will households end up paying the price?

Watch ‘Climate Targets, Floods and Taxes’ via ABC's Q&A

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The Superpower Transformation: Making Australia's Zero-Carbon Future edited by Ross Garnaut 

In his bestselling Superpower, renowned economist Ross Garnaut showed that Australia – rich in resources for renewable energy and for capturing carbon in the landscape – could become an economic superpower of the post-carbon world. Now, in The Superpower Transformation, he turns that idea into a practical plan to reshape our nation.

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“As Istros lumbered around a blustery harbour, Lachlan knew it was only a matter of time before the succession was behind him and he could do as he liked.”

Lachlan Murdoch has emerged as the successor to his famous father at the head of the multinational media conglomerate, Fox Corporation. Is the Fox News cable channel a good indication of where he might take it? 

Read an extract from The Successor: The High-Stakes Life of Lachlan Murdoch by journalist Paddy Manning (OUT NOV 1) via The Age Good Weekend

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The Successor: The High-Stakes Life of Lachlan Murdoch by Paddy Manning

The first major biography of Lachlan Murdoch, one of the world’s most powerful and enigmatic people – an epic saga of ruthless power plays and family battles

‘It is hard to think of a better time to write an account of the life and times of Lachlan Murdoch, heir-apparent to the News Corp throne – or of a better writer to do it. Who Lachlan Murdoch is, how he thinks and what he does with his power is vital to Australian democracy. Paddy Manning has it all covered. If the writers of Succession read this book, they’ll be in work for years to come.’ —Monica Attard, author of Russia: Which Way Paradise?

Return to Uluru brings a cold case to life. 

One event in 1934 – the shooting at Uluru of Aboriginal Man Yokununna by white policeman Bill Mckinnon, and subsequent Commonwealth inquiry – stood out as a mirror of racial politics in the Northern Territory at the time. Now, ninety years after Pitjantjatjara man Yukun was killed by police and his remains sent to museums in Adelaide, he is finally laid to rest.

Read more about this investigation via The Guardian.

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Return to Uluru: A killing. A hidden history. A story that goes to the heart of the nation by Mark Mckenna 

‘A timely elevation of a foundational Australian–Aṉangu story in the age of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The Uluru Statement seeks to enshrine, as this book does, the ancient polities of this land within the framework of Australian democracy. Return to Uluru will form an important part of Australia’s truth-telling canon.’ —Megan Davis

The sixteenth issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines the global upheaval caused by the war in Ukraine, which has heightened the tensions between democracies and authoritarian states, and has led to a more assertive Europe that could represent a new force in world affairs.

This year, we’re celebrating Love Your Bookshop Day 2022 with a selection of beautiful, sappy and hilarious bookshop anecdotes from some of your favourite Black Inc. authors, and course, from the Black Inc. team! Tales of love, community and acceptance are what make bookshops special, so today, let’s show our support for the places that hold so much more than pages on a shelf. 

Koala and The Superpower Transformation hit shelves for October