Single surviving sketch found in Isla Mujeres, Mexico - 1991. Charcoal on Linen. Housed at Sotheby’s, London

Single surviving sketch found in Isla Mujeres, Mexico - 1991. Charcoal on Linen. Housed at Sotheby’s, London

 

Todd Noy was a prizewinning sports journalist and novelist from Perth, Western Australia. His journalism career included writing for publications such as VFL Weekly, The Guardian, and K.O. Magazine.

  • Literary Works: Noy is regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. His novels include "Ocre Dyke" (1976), "March of the Knoxmen" (1977), "House of Fuego" (1980), "The Alabaster Wars" (1981), and notably, "Drago: On Mountains we Stand" (1989). Other works include the great heart warmer "Limey and Me," "Letters to Dante," and "Gout." His memoir, "SWARMER," is regarded with significant cultural importance, being considered the National Book of Mexico.

  • Disappearance and Legacy: Noy disappeared in January 1992 following struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. Presumed dead, a memorial service was held for him in Perth in December 1995. He left behind two sons, Marlon and Quince, and his long-term partner, Elizabeth Harrington, an English cellist. Posthumously, through painstaking efforts by Marlon Noy and Robert Wallace, the Noy Estate has continued to publish limited editions of his classic works.

  • Cultural Impact: Despite his disappearance, Noy's influence persists through his literature, which has captivated readers with its depth, ranging from themes of war and love to personal struggle and redemption. His works have been discussed in various circles, from informal fan gatherings to academic analyses, highlighting his impact on both popular and literary culture. Noy was the subject of the esteemed ABC Investigatice documentary ‘Finding Drago’.

  • Miscellaneous: Beyond writing, Noy had a stint in the early 1980s as a journeyman goalkeeper in the Peruvian soccer league (PSL),

  • Musical Tribute: Folk classic ‘The Ballade of Todd Noy’ celebrates Noy’s life and literary contributions.

A shared love of Noy’s literature and cultural impact has united a worldwide community of fans and scholars, young and old. Now celebrating over 1.75 million copies.

It is Noy that stands upon the mountain. Lord of the pen, king of the fist.

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