The Birirrk: Our Ancestors of the Dreaming – Told by Gulpilil, Photographs by Neil McLeod (1983)

Author:
David Dalaithngu (Gulpilil)
Photographer: Neil McLeod
Publisher: L&S Publishing, Cheltenham, Australia, 1983
Format: Hardcover, [33] pages, colour illustrations
ISBN: 9780868980614
Condition: Near fine

Description:
Told by legendary Yolŋu storyteller and actor David Gulpilil, The Birirrk shares a traditional Dreaming story of the mimi spirits (Birirrk) of the Mandalbingu people of Arnhem Land. Supported by striking colour photography from Neil McLeod, this powerful children's book conveys a deeply spiritual narrative about ancestral beings who taught law, art, and knowledge to the people.

First published in 1983, this title is both a cultural treasure and a rare collector's item of First Nations storytelling for young readers.

Why You’ll Love It:
This beautifully presented Dreaming story brings the ancestral world of the Ganalbingu and Madhalpuyngu people to life through the voice of one of Australia's most revered Aboriginal figures. It offers young readers a rich introduction to Arnhem Land mythology and is a respectful and compelling piece of Indigenous storytelling, preserved in near fine condition.