Mawson, Douglas, Sir, 1882-1958.
McLean, Archibald Lang, 1885-1922.
Leane, Elizabeth. Pharaoh, Mark, McEwin, Emma

This facsimile reproduction of the Adelie Blizzard newspaper gives an insight into the lives of the members of Douglas Mawsons's 1911 - 1914 Antarctic expeditionary team.

Over 200 pages are reproduced in the original colours with additional illustrations and maps.  An informative introduction has been written by Antarctic scholar Elizabeth Leane and the manager of the Mawson Centre, Mark Pharaoh.  The preface is written by Mawson's great-granddaughter Emma McEwin.

The newspaper was a collection of poetry, scientific results, observations, world news, comedy and fiction written by and for the social enjoyment of the young expeditioners during that long dark winter.

Each monthly issue was prepared on single foolscap sheets using a manual typewriter, making full use of its black, blue and red ribbons, and was enriched with numerous freehand sketches. Pencilled editorial notes and amendments by Mawson and Archie MacLean have been faithfully retained.  Five monthly issues were prepared.   A single copy of the  Adelie Blizard was produced.  It was read alound as it was passed around between the men.

Deluxe  edition  -  Hand bound in half leather and limited to 199 numbered  copies.      SOLD OUT

Standard edition -  Hand bound in decorated cloth and limited to 450 copies.               $150

A soft cover version will be available late August 2010       $60