THE BOOK OF DAYS

The Book of Days is an illustrated anthology from the 2015 Sydney Writers&rsquo, Festival. The book was designed live during the festival at a workstation next to the Pier 2/3 Main Stage at Walsh Bay. The anthology is divided into two parts. The first is a selection of writing and illustrations from festival presenters. It includes excerpts of what was read or shown at festival events, previously published poems or essays, and a few tastes of as-yet unpublished work. The second part is a selection of writing and images from festival audiences in response to the 2015 theme, How to Live? These contributions were submitted via Twitter (using #swfbod) or on typewriters and&thinsp,index cards at the writing station. As a whole, the book is a memento of the festival experience, &thinsp,a record of what was presented and also how it was received. Writers and readers, together. With writing from