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
The Sleepers Almanac No. 4 launch – February 6th, 2008
All the Almanac authors who were able to be there.
RMIT's Clare Renner and Almanac author Jane Wallace-Mitchell.
Sleepers bookshop attendants Jodie and Gus, and Readings' Martin Shaw in the middle background.
Getting squishy.
Milling around at the new Bella Union bar.
Editors Lou and Zoe meet Almanac author Darryn King.
Dutiful booksellers Gus and Jode.
First time published, Jeff Hoogenboom (left) and Hoogenboom senior.
Lou and Paul Morgan.
Just as organised as they look, Zoe and Lou with launching yarn-spinner Stefan Laszczuk.
Thanks to the excellent new stage, there's a new 'backstage' for Lou and Zoe to peek around at the Bella Union Bar.