Quirky Names in Tasmanian History is a fabulous little book that will give you lots of laughs. Fiona MacFarlane has compiled a list of 1000 names of Tasmanians from historical records and indexes. Some of you may know Fiona as one of the archivists at the Archives Office of Tasmania.

The book includes illustrations of a few of the characters by Stefan Le Mottee, the cover was designed by Chris Downes and the book has been self-published by Fiona.

This book makes a fantastic present, suitable for both children and adults. How would you like to be called Raspberry Sucker or Catholic Burns? The names are split into sections with headings such as Blowing One's Trumpet, Toilet Humour and In a Spot of Bother.

You can order copies of the book directly from the author—email Fiona MacFarlane or write to her at 40 Mirramar Park, Blackmans Bay TAS 7052.