sleeper / noun 2. a timber, concrete or steel beam forming part of a railway track, serving as a foundation or support for the rails. 7. Colloquial a. someone or something that unexpectedly achieves success or fame. b. a book... which has slow but constant sales. 8. A spy who is allowed to carry on a normal life sometimes for years before being requested to undertake any espionage.
Macquarie dictionary, 3rd edition
June/July 2009 – Welcome to the Sleepers site
Sleepers run book-related events and publish books, including the annual and – I don't think we're pushing it to call it – critically-acclaimed Sleepers Almanac. We are looking for manuscripts! We are excited by Australia's new and established authors!
The Age reviews Sold
"Gullifer is astute and funny. From the impending 'Agent of the Year' awards, the machinations around the conversion of the Abbotsford Convent and the fading grandeur of an AFL also-ran, to the schemes and scams characterising the corrupt underbelly of the property market, this is a lot of fun..."Read more.
The Age reviews The Sleepers Almanac No. 5
"The Almanac plays an intrinsic role in Australian literary diversity, celebrating original perspectives... These are invigorating stories from Australia's emerging writers. We have much to look forward to." - Rebecca Starford
The Big Issue reviews The Sleepers Almanac No. 5
"FIVE STARS. Over the last few years, the Sleepers Almanac has established a reputation for showcasing some of the best talent around - and this year is no exception... Read more
Sleepers Novels
On March the 5th we launched our first novel – Steven Amsterdam's Things We Didn't See Coming. For more info about this stunning debut, go here, or visit the official site here.
On April 2nd, we bring out Brendan Gullifer's much-anticipated SOLD, which will have you laughing out loud. For more information, go here and to see Brendan's official website, go here.
Sleepers Book Sale
Go straight to our online bookstore to purchase bundles of previous Sleepers titles for unbelievably cheap prices. Freight Free!!
Sleepers T-shirts for Sale!
"When in doubt, have two guys come through the door with guns." So said the crime writing pioneer Raymond Chandler. We thought that was so witty we put it on a T-shirt!. Only $20, and available in navy, at small and medium sizes only (sorry big people! Will order more if there's a big demand for them).
Sleepers is proud to be a member of SPUNC: the Small Press Underground Networking Community
SPUNC is a growing organisation of members from Small Presses all around Australia. To find out more, and to join, go to www.spunc.com.au
If On a Winter's Night a Sleeper, by Casey Benetto
Here's a little treat for those of you who have read the second Sleepers Almanac. This song was written by Casey Benetto in response to that Almanac, way back in 2006.