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 First Ever Sleepers Almanac arrives – January 10, 2005
One of many couriers that arrived that morning, parked outside Sleepers HQ for five minutes, then drove off.
In fact, Lou was convinced this was our courier, and chased after it.
At last, this courier's for us.
At first he was a bit hot and grumpy, but then the friendly courier helped us with all the boxes when he saw how excited we were to see him.
Hand me that scalpel, quick!
Our first glimpse.
Lou excited.
Zoe excited.
Craig, our buddy at McPhersons Printing, eager to have his picture taken with our baby.
Lou enjoys her first of many champers in the Sleepers lounge corner.
Adam Ford and carrot share the couch for their first viewing.
Kate Stones and Anna Hedigan bury their noses.
Lou, Gus Treyvaud and Paul Davis and another bottle.
Paul Davis, illustrator extraordinaire, very happy.