Mark Juddery (1971-2015) wrote books, screenplays and numerous columns for newspapers and magazines.

Previously a writer-performer in theatre-in-education shows, he wrote and directed numerous short plays, which received public performances around the world, including New York.

He also wrote sketch comedy for radio and television and contributed a long-running column to the Canberra Times.

His books include 1975: Australia’s Greatest Year (Wiley, 2005), Overrated: The 50 Most Overhyped Things in History (Penguin US, 2010) and Best. Times. Ever. (Hardie Grant, 2014).