Magnificent Moon, the long awaited first book of poetry from New Zealand up-and-comer Ashleigh Young was launched at Unity Books Wellington last Thursday night.
Having spent a couple of years in London after completing the IIML Masters in Creative Writing, Ashleigh has been working hard at her craft and the success of the launch was well deserved, with a great crowd of people showing up to pick up a copy. There were even some Día de los Muertos skulls floating around on people’s shirts.
All went well thanks to the collaboration between Victoria University Press and Unity Books Wellington. Check out Ashleigh’s work in essays, poetry and social commentary at www.eyelashroaming.com.
Below are some photos of the launch – check out those happy faces. These photos © M Starosta.
Fresh stacks of Magnificent Moon waiting to be read. © M Starosta
Publisher Fergus Barrowman of Victoria University Press opening the launch.© M Starosta
Harry Ricketts introducing Ashleigh’s new book Magnificent Moon. © M Starosta
Ashleigh Young reading some of her work aloud. © M Starosta
Elizabeth Knox, Kirsten McDougall, and a smiling person listening to the launch speech. © M Starosta
Ashleigh saying farewell after a packed launch. © M Starosta
Ashleigh generously signing books for a line of eager folk. © M Starosta
Thank you Victoria University Press for letting us have the launch – always a pleasure.
