Milton Schorr - Strange Fish (Book Launch & Talk)

In July of last year author and actor Milton Schorr (Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, Die Byl, Die Sentrum) published his debut novel Strange Fish, which went on to win 'Best Novel' at the SA Independent Publisher Awards. In support of the work, Schorr set out on a country-wide tour of independent bookstores, art galleries, and even sitting rooms in people's homes. 

At each evening he drew on his roots as a theatre director and actor to take the listener on a journey through his past, moving through a youth spent in heroin addiction, to years spent fishing the waters off the West Coast, and an experience of lost love leading to a decision, and the creation of the novel Strange Fish. 

The Bioscope is proud to welcome Schorr this April to present the book and journey in a special talk.

Copies of Strange Fish will be on sale on the night, autographed by the author. 

Schorr’s presentation has been described as:

"Phenomenal and inspirational." Petrus Jansen, Montagu. 

"The model used to explain the creative process was profoundly interesting. I found myself comparing the story of my own life to the process described, and taking deep insight from it." Annetjie De Beer, Oudtshoorn. 

"A wonderful talk. We left incredibly inspired." Steve Van Schaik, owner At The Courtyard, McGregor. 

A modern re-telling of the mermaid myth, Strange Fish is ultimately a story about love.

"I think many have a similar experience," says Milton. "A meeting with love that changes one forever. The story of Jono is essentially that - he is a person that is lost, without hope, and in meeting his love he is shown the person he can become, as well as the life he must leave behind in order to do so.”

Winner of ‘Best Novel’ at the SA Independent Publishers Awards 2021, Strange Fish has been described as:

‘Truly original.’ - SA Independent Publishers Awards

‘This book pulses rhythmically, washing up unexpected treasures. A beautiful tale.’ - Toast Coetzer, Go! Magazine. 

“Utterly unique. Schorr nailed the duality of the Volk in a supremely intelligent way.” Karl Kemp, Author of Promised Land.  

‘I read it, and I read it again. Schorr’s story is one you want to experience more than once.’ - Leticia Cox, Lens Traveller.