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Tim Burstall is known as the celebrated director of Stork, Alvin Purple and other 'ocker' comedies. In the early 1950s Tim began to keep a diary, to record the world of the group of 'arties' and 'intellectuals' he was living among in Eltham, then a rural area outside Melbourne where cheap land was available. He kept an almost daily record of his everyday life, the parties, the talk in pubs and studios about art, politics and sex. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note that the book has been covered in a plastic outer which could be removed. Any questions? Please ask them prior to purchase. -
Marigold, Lady Southey is the subject of this publication which explores key milestones of her life. Lady Southey is the youngest child of retail magnate and philanthropist Sidney Myer and Dame Merlyn Baillieu) Myer. Marigold has worked tirelessly for environmental, health, welfare, arts and animal causes. She was also a former Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Barry Pearce provides a comprehensive overview of Whiteley's life and art. Bryan Robertson offers an impression of the artist's years in London while Wendy Whiteley, the artist's wife, contributes a portrait of the man behind the work. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Nikki Medwell is a cook with a conscience. A committed vegan, her philosophy for cooking is that no animal should suffer. This beautiful hardback book is filled with rustic farming landscapes and gorgeous nourishing food, fresh from the earth. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note a small tear at the top of one page. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
'Flavours Of Melbourne' leads you through the city's laneways and rooftops, introducing you to the chefs who take the dining experience to the next level, and inviting you to try their signature dishes at home. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
The untold stories from war correspondent Charles Bean and front-line Anzacs, this book is written for all those who died on Gallipoli. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note that there is slight crumpling at the top of the rear dustjacket. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This 184-page softcover book was first published in 1975. It is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Please note that the previous owner's name is stamped on several of the pages. The previous owner, Charles Duncan, was himself a noted Melbourne architect and lover of all things creative. He passed away in 2022. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This book is the first volume in a series of IAMM publications on the Museum collection. Featuring details from the museum's inception to its construction, this book provides a comprehensive presentation of the galleries and their contents at the formative stage. The text includes an essay on the nature of Islamic art and a section on the history of Islamic civilisations to give a keener understanding of the development of art during these periods. Each Islamic empire is illustrated by an artefact from the collections. Please refer to all the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note that there are some marks present on the rear dustjacket. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.