David Prater

David Prater is an Australian-born writer, editor and parent. His interests include mince pies, ice hockey and Joy Division. View his full biography.

Joined: 4 April 2020
Articles: 119
Comments: 6

Blogging, Reviews

Eurovision 2015: Ah, Vienna!

Having watched the 2015 Eurovision final in its entirety, I would agree with the general observation that the entrants this time around were mostly lacking in the somewhat indescribable pizazz that is compulsory if you want to win.

David Prater
31 May 2015

Blogging

The Internet of Things: back to the future, or what?

I like to think of myself as a reasonably tech-savvy person. I’m pretty much on the computer all day at work, and I use a smart phone in my leisure time. And while I’m no digital guru I also like…

David Prater
25 April 2015
2 Comments

Premature Installation

New site theme: Lovecraft

As a temporary cure for my chronic case of inactivity, I’ve switched to the fantabulous Lovecraft WP theme … now, to write a new post or two.

David Prater
24 March 2015

Essays, Reviews

Animal Collective live in Leuven and Stockholm

Documenting my Animal Collective journey, from 2008 to 2012.

David Prater
22 January 2014
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Blogging

Between Empires: the reissue

Ten years ago, almost to the day, I spent three weeks travelling in the USA, the UK and Germany. During that time I wrote a series of poems, entitled Between Empires. While many of these poems have been published individually, the collection itself has until now remained secret.