'This book is a collected works of one of Australia’s most accomplished media personalities. Chronicling his career since 2007, Close to the Subject presents a selection of pieces from Daniel Browning’s stellar career as a journalist, radio broadcaster, critic and interviewer.'
'Alongside conversations with the likes of the late Archie Roach, Doris Pilkington, and Vernon Ah Kee, the book contains a series of critical essays displaying Browning’s talent as an Australian cultural critic and public intellectual. A range of previously unpublished poetry, memoir, art writing and play script is also presented, highlighting his vulnerable and passionate creative side in its own right (Publication summary)
Daniel Browning Has Something to Say
Michael Williams
(interviewer),
2024
26988615
2024
single work
podcast
interview
'If you've tuned into ABC Radio over the past few decades, you've likely heard the dulcet tones of Daniel Browning's voice. In his new book Close to the Subject, Daniel reveals himself to be just as brilliant a storyteller on the page as he is over the air waves. This week, Michael speaks with Daniel about what 30 years in broadcast journalism has taught him about art, life, and being brave.' (Introduction)
'Daniel Browning, a renowned journalist, has worked in the industry for 30 years. He is a Bundjalung and Kullilli man who has written about or interviewed more First Nations people than any other Australian writer. For many years he led ABC Radio National’s Awaye! program, speaking to Indigenous artists, activists, community leaders and Elders. Close to the Subject, a collection of essays, attests to the reach of Browning’s interests, supported by his powerful intellect and compassion for our people.' (Introduction)
'The vibrant state of Aboriginal intellectual life is immediately evident upon reading Melissa Lucashenko’s foreword and Daniel Browning’s introduction to his Close to the Subject: Selected works. Lucashenko combines insight with an engaging, colloquial style; Browning, without apology or artifice, weighs up the successes, failures, and resentments of almost three decades as a journalist.' (Introduction)
'Daniel Browning, a renowned journalist, has worked in the industry for 30 years. He is a Bundjalung and Kullilli man who has written about or interviewed more First Nations people than any other Australian writer. For many years he led ABC Radio National’s Awaye! program, speaking to Indigenous artists, activists, community leaders and Elders. Close to the Subject, a collection of essays, attests to the reach of Browning’s interests, supported by his powerful intellect and compassion for our people.' (Introduction)
(Introduction)
Daniel Browning Has Something to Say
Michael Williams
(interviewer),
2024
26988615
2024
single work
podcast
interview
'If you've tuned into ABC Radio over the past few decades, you've likely heard the dulcet tones of Daniel Browning's voice. In his new book Close to the Subject, Daniel reveals himself to be just as brilliant a storyteller on the page as he is over the air waves. This week, Michael speaks with Daniel about what 30 years in broadcast journalism has taught him about art, life, and being brave.' (Introduction)
