Artist books

This artist book collaboration with book binder George Matoulas, comprises 15 wood engravings with text written by Frazer and writer Martin Flanagan. Produced in Berlin, these images continue the story of the lonely rural Australian misfit, and are mirrored by the similar yearnings by a German character. It ends with a sense of acceptance to one's life and home.

It can be found in the collections of the National Library of Australia, the State Library's of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, as well as many University collections throughout Australia. This book has sold out.

Comprising 15 wood engravings with text by the artist this book tells the story of Howard Lacy, a mixed up frustrated, talentless loser who dreams of escaping his small town existence to obtain fame and fortune in showbiz. His only friend Ken, a lovable but annoying geek takes on the role of Howard's back up singer and manager and determines to fulfil his friends dreams even though in reality Howard lacks the courage to actually act on them. Ken drags Howard to the big city. Failure is assured. In an opportune moment Howard kills Ken on a whim and goes solo. He is left now with not only no talent, but also no friends.

You can find this book in the collections of the National Library of Australia, the State Library of Victoria, the Monash University Rare Books Library and the University of Melbourne's Baillieu Library.

Frazer's first artist book comprising 14 wood engravings tells the story of the lonely rural misfit making his escape to the big city to fulfill his dreams of fame and fortune. He returns home a failure.

This book can be found at the Gippsland art Gallery Sale and the Monash University Rare Books Library.