Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join Michael Winkler as he discusses his latest book Grimmish with local Canberra author Beejay Silcox.
Grimmish tells the story of Italian-American Boxer, Joe Grim's tour of Australia in 1908-09, and how he was able to lose fights but still amaze crowds with his showmanship and extraordinary physical resilience.
Following the discussion in the Theatre, Michael Winkler will be available for book signings in the Foyer.
Entry is free to this event but bookings are essential for in-person attendance: https://www.nla.gov.au/.../author-talk-grimmish-michael...
The talk will also be available to view live online via the Library's Facebook and YouTube pages.
This event is presented in association with the Grit & Gold: Tales from a Sporting Nation exhibition. See less
Join Michael Winkler as he discusses his latest book Grimmish with local Canberra author Beejay Silcox.
Grimmish tells the story of Italian-American Boxer, Joe Grim's tour of Australia in 1908-09, and how he was able to lose fights but still amaze crowds with his showmanship and extraordinary physical resilience.
Following the discussion in the Theatre, Michael Winkler will be available for book signings in the Foyer.
Entry is free to this event but bookings are essential for in-person attendance: https://www.nla.gov.au/.../author-talk-grimmish-michael...
The talk will also be available to view live online via the Library's Facebook and YouTube pages.
This event is presented in association with the Grit & Gold: Tales from a Sporting Nation exhibition. See less
