On Thursday the 20th of June we had the privilege of launching Tough, the first book from Amy Head. Tough is a collection of short stories set over the West Coast’s past and present. Published by Victoria University Press, $30 pb.
Despite a mammoth tempest threatening to decimate Willis Street we had a great turn out for the launch. Readers braved the wind and rain to listen to Fergus Barrowman, publisher at VUP, and Lawrence Patchett, author of I Got His Blood On Me. Lawrence gave a lovely speech celebrating all that is great about Tough. Amy Head read us an excerpt afterwards and signed books for those who came out to support her. Amy made it all the way into the launch despite injuring her foot a few days earlier. It just goes to show you: Amy herself knows a lot about being Tough.
To all that came out against the storm – the author appreciates it, Victoria University Press appreciates it, and Unity Books appreciates it. Thank you for supporting New Zealand literature.
Photos below © Matt Bialostocki // Unity Books
Fresh copies of Sport 41 and Tough, both from Victoria University Press.
A good stack of Tough, ready for eager readers.
Fergus Barrowman, publisher at Victoria University Press, opens up the launch.
Lawrence Patchett, author of I Got His Blood On Me, tells us about Tough and what he loves about it.
You can read Lawrence’s launch speech by clicking HERE!
We had a great turnout, especially for the weather. Thanks everyone!
Speech was riveting.
Author Amy Head said a lot of people deserved thanks.
Telling us about about her book.
To wrap up the evening, Amy read an excerpt from one of her stories before signing copies for her readers.
You can purchase Tough in store, or from our online shop HERE:
