Late Night Library: Wicked Writers of Oz

Overview

Co-founder of the controversial and tendentious Oz Magazine Richard Walsh is celebrating the publication's 50th Year Anniversary by appearing at Customs House as part of the Late Night Library initiative to give a detailed account of the magazine's comic, thrilling, and contentious past.

Published in the tame and docile era of the '60s, during which heavy censorship was rife, Oz Magazine stood out starkly from other publications. Not only did the forward-thinking team cover issues others wouldn't dare broach upon, they also included shocking covers, and the editors even went to trial for 'obscenity and corrupting public morals' not once but twice.

Mr Walsh said “reading is becoming a sociable activity and writers festivals and reading circles are thriving. The Late Night Library program is fulfilling this need in an exciting and innovative way.” Share Walsh's entertaining and unashamedly truthful accounts of his Oz Magazine experiences at the special late-night discussion, which will be complemented by the smooth jazzy pop tunes of Bossa Baby Duo from 7.30pm. Tickets are free yet limited and are running out fast so get in quick to ensure your spot at this unique opportunity.