John Safran is a Melbourne writer and filmmaker. His book Puff Piece, exploring Big Tobacco and vaping,was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. His debut, Murder in Mississippi,won the Ned Kelly Award for Best True Crime. His latest documentary, Who The Bloody Hell Are We?, looking at the secret history of Australia,was nominated for an Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts award. His first two television series John Safran’s Music Jamboree and John Safran vs God won the Academy’s comedy awards. Squat is his fourth book published by Penguin Random House.