Book launch at Pearl Beach

The launch of the book "The Original Million Dollar Mermaid" will be held at the Pearl Beach Community Hall on Saturday, April 9, from 2pm to 4pm.

The authors, Emily Gibson and Barbra Firth, will talk about the book, which will be available to purchase as well as to be autographed.

The book is a biography of Annette Kellerman, born in Sydney in 1886, who started swimming to overcome a childhood illness and went on to become a star of stage and screen.

Ms Gibson is a writer, researcher and producer, who worked on The Original Mermaid, a documentary on the life of Annette Kellerman.

Ms Firth became friends with Annette in the 1970s, while working as the coordinator of the Sydney Opera House Archives of Theatrical Memorabilia.

Attendance is restricted, so call Beach Books on 4342 2482 to make a booking, or with any enquiries.

Stuart Baumann, March 18