Name: Return to Uluru: The Hidden History of a Murder in Outback Australia
Price: 23.34 EUR
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Author: Mark McKenna
ISBN: 9780593185773

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Return to Uluru: The Hidden History of a Murder in Outback Australia

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mark McKenna

Publisher

Dutton

Year

2022

Language

English

Pages

256

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.6 x 15.8 x 2.3 cm

Weight

0.43 kg.

ISBN13

9780593185773

Synopsis "Return to Uluru: The Hidden History of a Murder in Outback Australia "

THIS WEEK'S HOTTEST NEW RELEASES: Murder befouls the outback... [A] gripping work of true crime. --USA TODAY Return to Uluru explores a cold case that strikes at the heart of white supremacy--the death of an Aboriginal man in 1934; the iconic life of a white, outback police officer; and the continent's most sacred and mysterious landmark. Inside Cardboard Box 39 at the South Australian Museum's storage facility lies the forgotten skull of an Aboriginal man who died eighty-five years before. His misspelled name is etched on the crown, but the many bones in boxes around him remain unidentified. Who was Yokununna, and how did he die? His story reveals the layered, exploitative white Australian mindset that has long rendered Aboriginal reality all but invisible. When policeman Bill McKinnon's Aboriginal prisoners escape in 1934, he's determined to get them back. Tracking them across the so called dead heart of the country, he finds the men at Uluru, a sacred rock formation. What exactly happened there remained a mystery, even after a Commonwealth inquiry. But Mark McKenna's research uncovers new evidence, getting closer to the truth, revealing glimpses of indigenous life, and demonstrating the importance of this case today. Using McKinnon's private journal entries, McKenna paints a picture of the police officer's life to better understand how white Australians treat the center of the country and its inhabitants. Return to Uluru dives deeply into one cold case. But it also provides a searing indictment of the historical white supremacy still present in Australia--and has fascinating, illuminating parallels to the growing racial justice movements in the United States.

Mark McKenna

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Mark McKenna is a veteran American comic book inker and author with a prolific career spanning over three decades. Born in New York, McKenna has worked for major comic book publishers such as Marvel and DC Comics, participating in more than 600 titles. His versatile style and ability to complement the work of various artists have made him a respected figure within the industry.

One of his most notable contributions was his work as an inker on the Animal Man series, especially during the period written by Peter Milligan, compiled in the DC Omnibus. During this time, McKenna helped shape the visual tone of the character's dark and experimental phase, adding details and textures that enhanced the psychological and surreal approach of the narrative.

In addition to his work as an inker, McKenna has also created original content, including his children's series Banana Tail, and has been involved in independent comic projects. With a career dedicated to sequential art, McKenna continues to be an active presence at conventions and collaborations within the comic world, leaving a lasting mark on both classic superheroes and more alternative works.

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