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Jerath Head

Jerath Head is a writer and editor who lives in Brisbane, on Yuggera and Turrbal lands. His work has featured in publications including Sydney Review of Books, Griffith Review, and Overland, and he has twice been shortlisted for the New Philosopher Writers’ Award. He is the former assistant editor of Griffith Review, and co-editor of Griffith Review 56: Millennials Strike Back.

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How to Talk About a Mountain

How to Talk About a Mountain

Jerath Head

As an avid mountain climber, I have always loved the feeling of moving through space and communing with nature. But increasingly I am reassessing my relationship to what is inherently an act of conquest on land that is not mine to conquer.

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How to Talk About a Mountain

How to Talk About a Mountain

Jerath Head

The Centre from the Edge

The Centre from the Edge

Jerath Head

When we travel, how often is it in search of a validation of our existence? Can we live a full life without the desire for it to be endless?

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The Centre from the Edge

The Centre from the Edge

Jerath Head

The Space of Hours

The Space of Hours

Jerath Head

Is it best to take your time with books that are difficult to read? There are reading groups around the world devoting decades to one. ‘Dear Wakeans, It’s our first meeting back at Avid for the year next week. Hope to see you all there. At the last meeting we actually finished the third chapter. […]

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The Space of Hours

The Space of Hours

Jerath Head