FIRST is an anthology of creative writing by students at the University of Canberra. FIRST is an annual publication and is part of the student experience in the Faculty of Arts and Design. You will find previous issues in the UC Library and the Co-op Bookshop.

Pick up Undertow, the 2009 issue of FIRST from the Co-op Bookshop, Beyond Q, Smiths Alternative Bookstore, Paperchain Bookstore, Dymocks (Belconnen), National Library of Australia Bookshop, Daltons and Lilitu's Books and Music.

It is likely that there will be writers in Tattoo whose names will one day adorn the front of books, stand out in the credits of films, or become frequent bylines in print or online publications.
- Garth Nix on Tattoo: FIRST 2008

One small step for writing; one giant step for these writers. Read and be transported.
- Digby Wolfe on Surrender: FIRST 2007

Readers, go on, lick your chops, come up close, taste this brand-spanking new whoosh of writing, tingle with the thrill of it, get drunk on the liberty here.
- Nigel Featherstone on Feathers: FIRST 2005

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