Steve vizard (24 risultati)

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. How myth creates meaning for a nation, through a close reading of Gallipoli and Australian IdentityIn Nation, Memory, Myth, Steve Vizard brings an original perspective to the foundational myth of Gallipoli as a sacred bearer of Australian national values and identity. In this scrupulously researched close reading of the Gallipoli mythology, Vizard dissects the elements common to all national myths that transform them into compelling symbolic performances of cultural memory and kinship, unpicking the tensions and explaining the ambiguities embodied within.Nation, Memory, Myth offers the reader a challenging new look at the extraordinary vitality of myth as a unifying force that generates meaning for a nation and its citizens. Only by understanding myth's evolution across time and by disentangling it from history, memory and forgetting, can we begin to sense what an Australia in the twenty-first century may mean.'Whether you are an Anzacophile or an Anzacophobe, Steve Vizard has provided a fascinating framework for understanding Anzac's imaginative stronghold over the Australian nation.' Clare Wright'A tour de force of narrative synthesis, an utter joy to read . Professor Vizard leaps into the foundational myth of the Anzac and leads his readers through a complex, tumultuous reading of the Gallipoli narrative to ask- what is this thing, this Australia? Lucid, engaging, rigorous, compelling. Simply excellent.' Ian MaxwellM'As a political and military event Gallipoli might well have been absurd. Vizard shows that it is only as a myth that it achieves a grandeur which endures.' Thomas Kenneally How myth creates meaning for a nation, through a close reading of Gallipoli and Australian identity. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 40 pages. 5.79x0.98x9.06 inches. In Stock.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. 380pages. An insider's somewhat humorous take on the 1998 Australian Consitutional Convention on the matter of the Republic.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: None Issued. First Edition. 380 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear present, but still a presentable copy. This Is A Hilarious And Penetrating Personal Journey Through The 1998 Constitutional Convention Held To Debate Whether Australia Should Become A Republic.…

Secondhand, Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: 0 Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 396 Fantasy Two Weeks in Lilliput is a fantasy novel by author 0 that follows the story of a young girl named Lucy who finds herself in the mysterious and magical land of Lilliput. There, she must battle against strange creatures, solve puzzles, and make friends with the natives in order to find her way back home. Along the way, Lucy discovers the secrets of this strange new world and learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of imagination. Secondhand, Paperback. …

Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. clean and tight Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 269 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. Age toning to page edges. 380 pages. No internal inscriptions. No torn or missing pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Politics & Government; Australia; Humour. ISBN: 0140279830. ISBN/EAN: 9780140279832. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 56135.…

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. xiii+272pp., Pictorial b/w and full colour photographic dustjacket covered in removable protective clear plastic, blue papered boards with silver text to spine, illust. silver endpapers with sealed bonus DVD inside front board, b/w frontis., foreword by Bert Newton, intro., col. & b/w plts. & text, full page photographs, chron., index. Lavishly illustrated, and packed with rare images of the King, Graham Kennedy Treasures offers personal insights into Kennedy's comic genius and gossip and stories from all of Kennedy's friends. Size: Large Quarto. Book.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 372 pages. In Stock.

Square quarto, xiv+274pp, profusely illustrated, original boards in dustwrapper, a near fine copy. Includes a CD in pocket inside front board. First edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Minor shelf wear. DVD included. Text Mike McColl Jones and Steve Vizard. #110 in the second numbered series of Megunyah Volumes. Illustrated throughout with colour and B&W photos from Kenendy's career and memorabilia. Large book may require extra postage.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A charming, cheeky book for grandfathers and grandkids everywhere!This delightfully heartwarming story by award-winning writer, Steve Vizard and illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom, is a modern classic about the very special (and sometimes very silly) bond between a child and their grandpa.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Interior and binding are still excellent. In Nation, Memory, Myth, Steve Vizard brings an original perspective to the foundational myth of Gallipoli as a sacred bearer of Australian national values and identity.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Super octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. How myth creates meaning for a nation, through a close reading of Gallipoli and Australian IdentityIn Nation, Memory, Myth, Steve Vizard brings an original perspective to the foundational myth of Gallipoli as a sacred bearer of Australian national values and identity. In this scrupulously researched close reading of the Gallipoli mythology, Vizard dissects the elements common to all national myths that transform them into compelling symbolic performances of cultural memory and kinship, unpicking the tensions and explaining the ambiguities embodied within.Nation, Memory, Myth offers the reader a challenging new look at the extraordinary vitality of myth as a unifying force that generates meaning for a nation and its citizens. Only by understanding myth's evolution across time and by disentangling it from history, memory and forgetting, can we begin to sense what an Australia in the twenty-first century may mean.'Whether you are an Anzacophile or an Anzacophobe, Steve Vizard has provided a fascinating framework for understanding Anzac's imaginative stronghold over the Australian nation.' Clare Wright'A tour de force of narrative synthesis, an utter joy to read . Professor Vizard leaps into the foundational myth of the Anzac and leads his readers through a complex, tumultuous reading of the Gallipoli narrative to ask- what is this thing, this Australia? Lucid, engaging, rigorous, compelling. Simply excellent.' Ian MaxwellM'As a political and military event Gallipoli might well have been absurd. Vizard shows that it is only as a myth that it achieves a grandeur which endures.' Thomas Kenneally How myth creates meaning for a nation, through a close reading of Gallipoli and Australian identity. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. How myth creates meaning for a nation, through a close reading of Gallipoli and Australian IdentityIn Nation, Memory, Myth, Steve Vizard brings an original perspective to the foundational myth of Gallipoli as a sacred bearer of Australian national values and identity. In this scrupulously researched close reading of the Gallipoli mythology, Vizard dissects the elements common to all national myths that transform them into compelling symbolic performances of cultural memory and kinship, unpicking the tensions and explaining the ambiguities embodied within.Nation, Memory, Myth offers the reader a challenging new look at the extraordinary vitality of myth as a unifying force that generates meaning for a nation and its citizens. Only by understanding myth's evolution across time and by disentangling it from history, memory and forgetting, can we begin to sense what an Australia in the twenty-first century may mean.'Whether you are an Anzacophile or an Anzacophobe, Steve Vizard has provided a fascinating framework for understanding Anzac's imaginative stronghold over the Australian nation.' Clare Wright'A tour de force of narrative synthesis, an utter joy to read . Professor Vizard leaps into the foundational myth of the Anzac and leads his readers through a complex, tumultuous reading of the Gallipoli narrative to ask- what is this thing, this Australia? Lucid, engaging, rigorous, compelling. Simply excellent.' Ian MaxwellM'As a political and military event Gallipoli might well have been absurd. Vizard shows that it is only as a myth that it achieves a grandeur which endures.' Thomas Kenneally How myth creates meaning for a nation, through a close reading of Gallipoli and Australian identity. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

4to (28.8x26cm), hardback, xiv + 272pp. Very good condition in good dustwrapper (rubbed, bumped, general light wear, 'Exclusive bonus DVD inside' label at front cover). Mild wear, light shelf wear. DVD in pocket at front pastedown. This item is heavy and may attract additional postage. Pictures available on request.…

Condizione: NEW.

paperback. Condizione: Acceptable. Stains to cover, page edges, and/or pages inside. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

First Edition. Pp. xiv+274(last colophon), profusely illustrated in colour and black & white, printed endpapers, chronology, index; square 4to; blue boards, spine lettered in silver, corners of boards a trifle rubbed, the upper board faintly scratched; dust wrapper; inked inscription on half-title page; Miegunyah Press, Melbourne, 2008. First edition. *With accompanying DVD in clear plastic sleeve on upper pastedown.…