Andrew Nette es un escritor de ficción y no ficción, crítico y académico de la literatura pulp. Su obra a menudo se sumerge en los aspectos más oscuros de la sociedad y las tensiones dentro de los géneros criminales, capturando la atmósfera de entornos y épocas específicas con un agudo sentido del detalle. Nette también ha participado en trabajos editoriales para una prensa especializada en ficción criminal, ayudando a dar forma a colecciones de cuentos y ensayos. Su fascinación por la cultura pulp y su influencia en la literatura contemporánea es evidente en su escritura y sus esfuerzos académicos.
Rollerball, Norman Jewison's 1975 vision of a future dominated by anonymous corporations in which all individual effort is subsumed into a horrifically violent sport, remains critically overlooked. Andrew Nette examines Rollerball's making and reception to show how it anticipates numerous contemporary concerns.
The story follows Gary Chance, an ex-army driver and nightclub bouncer who has transitioned into a life of crime as a professional thief. In search of work, he receives a tempting offer from Vera Leigh, a once-infamous figure in Melbourne's social scene, who now runs a struggling S&M club. The narrative explores themes of desperation, morality, and the complexities of past relationships as Gary navigates this new, potentially dangerous opportunity.
The history of Horwitz Publications reveals its significant influence on mainstream Australian publishing beyond its reputation for inexpensive, sensational softcover books. The book highlights the publisher's critical role in the growth of the paperback industry in Australia, particularly from the late 1950s onward, showcasing how it contributed to the evolution of reading culture in the post-war era.