Panic by David Marr POETRY but through harnessing the extraordinary

but through harnessing the extraordinary power of idleness

Mark Latham

with some handy hints on how to make it more

' New York Times Book Review

Panic by David Marr POETRY but through harnessing the extraordinaryPanic (noun) . A sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behaviour. Australians see themselves as a relaxed and tolerant bunch. But scratch the surface and you'll uncover an extraordinary level of fear. Cronulla. Henson. Hanson. Wik . Haneef. The Boats. . . . Panic shows all of David Marr's characteristic insight, quick wit and brilliant prose as he cuts through the froth and fury that have kept Australia simmering over