Eugenie Knox Books

The autobiography reflects a journey of a freedom-loving individual deeply engaged in dance, mime, clowning, and yoga, while also embracing the joys of motherhood and grandmotherhood. It recounts experiences living with nomadic communities in 1960s Australia, highlighting the fight for indigenous rights led by Don Macleod. The author shares insights gained from travels across America, Europe, and especially India, where spiritual lessons on life, death, karma, and purpose have profoundly shaped her perspective.

A few years ago Eugenie allowed me to read the first draft of her book, which is an autobiography,a memoir, a novel, a comic strip, a reflection. It swept me away into another life. Eugenie maintainsshe wrote it just for herself, something she wanted to do with no plan to share with theworld, she declared; it just fell out of me onto the page.Well.... she has relented and is sharing it now.Rob LastBook lover, especially autobiographies. Teacher. World traveller. Theatre lover and sometimes critic.Eugenie's writing is open and honest, unpretentious and simple, witty and gritty, funny and moving,exotic and adventurous and brimming with truth.It 's a book about a grand life journey, with marvelous illustrations dotted throughout to add tothe joy of it all.Don't miss the chance to be delighted by this book.

In ʻIndelible Memoriesʼ Eugenie Knox reveals one of the most colorful facets of the diamond which is the Melbourne arts world. Her story encompasses a wondrous family life, not without tragedy; through the heady times of the sixties and seventies; with travel to Europe and the U.S.A., and life in India; along with the vagaries of tree, and sea change. A key figure in bringing from overseas modern twentieth century dance and the practices of yoga and spiritual faith, Eugenie formed a creative mould from which many Melbourne artists have drawn. Melanie Wiltshire, traveller, reader, homemaker. Those lucky enough to have seen her performances know they have been privy to the work of a genius within a small pearl of the arts scene. The Dance of Life Studio which Eugenie founded long ago remains a place of influence. And her yoga classes on the Mornington Peninsula are as invigorating and inspirational as ever. Written and illustrated by Eugenie, this is a book which will astound the unsuspecting and delight all . Herein is a remarkable offering from a woman who now by way of words, parts the curtains and leads us again onto paths of discovery.

"A few years ago Eugenie allowed me to read the first draft of her book, which is an autobiography, a memoir, a novel, a comic strip, a reflection. It swept me away into another life. Eugenie maintains she wrote it just for herself, something she wanted to do with no plan to share with the world, she declared; it just fell out of me onto the page. Well.... she has relented and is sharing it now. Rob Last Book lover, especially autobiographies. Teacher. World traveller. Theatre lover and sometimes critic. Eugenie’s writing is open and honest, unpretentious and simple, witty and gritty, funny and moving, exotic and adventurous and brimming with truth. It ’s a book about a grand life journey, with marvelous illustrations dotted throughout to add to the joy of it all. Don’t miss the chance to be delighted by this book."

Henry Maas is the type of person who comes along once in a lifetime. Multi-talented, world travelled, absurdist, Bohemian, artist and entrepreneur. His roots are in cabaret, comedy and music, embellished with painting and sculpture. His work extends from the vaudevillian type act of the Busby Berkleys to the funk jazz outfit of the Bachelors from Prague. He has also been an entrepreneur opening up the first cafe in Brunswick Street, the iconic Black Cat Cafe and followed with two popular night clubs The Night Cat and The Blue Diamond