Isbn: 9781875684274 - writers on writing (5 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Collection of writers speeches made at the annual presentations of the New South Wales Premiers Literary Awards from 1980 to 1999. Contributors include Donald Horne, Geoffrey Dutton, Judith Wright, David Williamson, Manning Clark, Dorothy Green, Thomas Keneally, Rosemary Wighton, Morris West, Elizabeth Jolley, Frank Moorhouse, Richard Walsh, Elizabeth Riddell, Faith Bandler, David Marr, Peter Singer, Charles Birch, Drusilla Modjeska and Peter Porter. Foreword by Premier Bob Carr and introduction by the editor. Includes photographs, lists of the award winners and the judges, and biographical notes on the contributors. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Good paperback copy only; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. The book is water-damaged, the first half is somewhat warped. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 157 p., [8] p. of plates : ill ; 24 cm. Contents: Foreword / Bob Carr -- Books and bunfights / Neil James -- The two half-cultures / Donald Horne -- Menaces to Australian literature / Geoffrey Dutton -- Side-effects of the literate society / Judith Wright -- The challenge of electronics / David Williamson -- On being a historian / Manning Clark -- The age of the aliens / Morris West -- Beyond the glittering prizes / Dorothy Green -- The singer as taxpayer / Thomas Keneally -- Export : rites, rights and other insights / Rosemary Wighton -- A literary living / Frank Moorhouse -- One or two words in favour of Barabbas / Richard Walsh. -- The writer and the central mischief / Elizabeth Jolley -- Insincerity and other enemies of the word / Elizabeth Riddell -- Paving the way : a tribute to black Australian writers / Faith Bandler -- The key to his weakness / David Marr -- Literature, truth and argument / Peter Singer -- The hard problem / Charles Birch -- A bitter wind / Drusilla Modjeska -- Measuring the century / Peter Porter -- Winners of the New South Wales Premier's literary awards. Subjects: Australian literature 20th century History and criticism. 1 Kg.…

Good paperback copy only; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. The book is water-damaged, the first half is somewhat warped. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 157 p., [8] p. of plates : ill ; 24 cm. Contents: Foreword / Bob Carr -- Books and bunfights / Neil James -- The two half-cultures / Donald Horne -- Menaces to Australian literature / Geoffrey Dutton -- Side-effects of the literate society / Judith Wright -- The challenge of electronics / David Williamson -- On being a historian / Manning Clark -- The age of the aliens / Morris West -- Beyond the glittering prizes / Dorothy Green -- The singer as taxpayer / Thomas Keneally -- Export : rites, rights and other insights / Rosemary Wighton -- A literary living / Frank Moorhouse -- One or two words in favour of Barabbas / Richard Walsh. -- The writer and the central mischief / Elizabeth Jolley -- Insincerity and other enemies of the word / Elizabeth Riddell -- Paving the way : a tribute to black Australian writers / Faith Bandler -- The key to his weakness / David Marr -- Literature, truth and argument / Peter Singer -- The hard problem / Charles Birch -- A bitter wind / Drusilla Modjeska -- Measuring the century / Peter Porter -- Winners of the New South Wales Premier's literary awards. Subjects: Australian literature 20th century History and criticism. 1 Kg.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Collection of writers speeches made at the annual presentations of the New South Wales Premiers Literary Awards from 1980 to 1999. Contributors include Donald Horne, Geoffrey Dutton, Judith Wright, David Williamson, Manning Clark, Dorothy Green, Thomas Keneally, Rosemary Wighton, Morris West, Elizabeth Jolley, Frank Moorhouse, Richard Walsh, Elizabeth Riddell, Faith Bandler, David Marr, Peter Singer, Charles Birch, Drusilla Modjeska and Peter Porter. Foreword by Premier Bob Carr and introduction by the editor. Includes photographs, lists of the award winners and the judges, and biographical notes on the contributors. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Collection of writers speeches made at the annual presentations of the New South Wales Premiers Literary Awards from 1980 to 1999. Contributors include Donald Horne, Geoffrey Dutton, Judith Wright, David Williamson, Manning Clark, Dorothy Green, Thomas Keneally, Rosemary Wighton, Morris West, Elizabeth Jolley, Frank Moorhouse, Richard Walsh, Elizabeth Riddell, Faith Bandler, David Marr, Peter Singer, Charles Birch, Drusilla Modjeska and Peter Porter. Foreword by Premier Bob Carr and introduction by the editor. Includes photographs, lists of the award winners and the judges, and biographical notes on the contributors. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…