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
Launch of The Sleepers Almanac No. 5 – February 12th, 2009
Thanks to Blair Bethwaite and Sophie Cunningham for these pics
Lots of books
And more books – they're just so lovely to look at
RRR Breakfaster, writer and scallywag, Michael Williams, does the launching honours
Editors Louise and Zoe
Almanac author, Rose Mulready, shines on stage with her instructional piece on writing for romance
Layers of notables: Angela Meyer centre, behind which is Jodie Webster, behind which is Jeff Sparrow, who stands beside Paul Davis who stands behind Zoe Barron
Lou and Zoe again, responding to some incredibly witty comment from the audience