An Open Swimmer
First edition (publ. Allen & Unwin) | |
| Author | Tim Winton |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin, Australia |
Publication date | 1982 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | [hardcover] |
| Pages | 173pp |
| ISBN | 0868612200 |
| Preceded by | – |
| Followed by | Shallows |
An Open Swimmer is the first novel by Australian author, Tim Winton. Winton wrote this novel while attending a creative writing course at Curtin University. In 1981, it won The Australian/Vogel Literary Award, and kick-started Winton's writing career.