The publishing event of 2008 is here. Wisdom by Andrew Zuckerman, a collection of photographs and interviews with some of the world’s most eminent elders, is inspired by the concept that one of the greatest gifts one generation can give to another is the knowledge gained from experience. Contributors include Judi Dench, Nelson Mandela, Clint Eastwood and many more. Supported by a free multimedia exhibition of the same name at the State Library of NSW from October 18 to November 16; for details visit www.sl.nsw.gov.au

The gorgeous Bella Vendramini publishes her first book in November, Biting The Big Apple which chronicles her fabulous misadventures in New York City. Bella’s been interviewed by The Weekend Australian and Time Out Magazine, has written an article on her travels for Notebook Magazine and will be reviewed in various magazines. Welcome to the World of Bella!

Political reporting heavyweight Laurie Oakes launches his new book Power Plays in Canberra on Thursday 6 November. You can hear Laurie interviewed on Radio National Breakfast, 702 ABC Sydney Mornings, 2GB Drive and Overnights, 2UE Breakfast, 95.3 Vega Breakfast, 666 ABC Canberra Mornings, 2CC Afternoons, 3AW Mornings, 4BC Drive, 891 ABC Adelaide Evenings, 720 ABC Perth Mornings and Charles Woolley Across Australia in early November.

Michael Caulfield’s new book War Behind The Wire tells the touching tales of Australian prisoners of war in conflicts since WWII. Michael will be talking about the book on radio and television around Australia throughout November, so watch out for reviews in all the major print press.

Cobain Unseen is an unparalleled look inside the brilliant mind of one of America’s most revered rock legends; it’s an anthology of artefacts and archived photographs which form a fascinating portrait of the creativity, madness and genius of Kurt Cobain. This is the essential keepsake.

Eckhart Tolle will be touring in March 2009. Click here for bookings and information.

Hot News – Scarpetta is in store 24 November 2008!

Candace Bushnell, author of Sex and the City and Lipstick Jungle, will be a VIP judge for the Myer Fashions on the Field at the Melbourne Cup on 4 November. As well as Melbourne, she’ll also be speaking at events in Sydney and Brisbane to promote her new book One Fifth Avenue. For event details contact (02) 8248 0883.