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Burt Lancaster : A Life in Films

Burt Lancaster : A Life in Films

$15.00 AUD
Author: Bruce CrowtherBinding: HardbackPublished: Hale, 1991Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis comprehensive filmography of Burt Lancaster's career spans nearly fifty years, showcasing his unique charisma and energy...
Heart to Heart with Robert Wagner

Heart to Heart with Robert Wagner

$15.00 AUD
Author: Diana Maychick; L. Avon BorgoBinding: HardbackPublished: St. Martin's Press, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides an intimate look into the life of actor Robert...
The Privilege of His Company: Noel Coward Remembered

The Privilege of His Company: Noel Coward Remembered

$15.00 AUD
Author: William MarchantBinding: HardbackPublished: Bobbs-Merrill, 1975, Second PrintingCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a detailed look into the life and career of Noel Coward, one...
We Thought We Could Do Anything: The Life of Screenwriters Phoebe and Henry Ephron

We Thought We Could Do Anything: The Life of Screenwriters Phoebe and Henry Ephron

$20.00 AUD
Author: Henry EphronBinding: HardbackPublished: W. W. Norton & Company, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides an insightful look into the lives of the Ephron family,...
All Those Tomorrows

All Those Tomorrows

$20.00 AUD
Author: Zetterling, M.Binding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis autobiography, written ten years before Zetterling's death, recounts her remarkable journey as an actress, director,...
Matters for Judgment

Matters for Judgment

$15.00 AUD
Author: John KerrBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsMatters for Judgment is an autobiography by John Kerr, providing insights into his life and the pivotal...
Love, Laughter, and Tears: My Hollywood Story

Love, Laughter, and Tears: My Hollywood Story

$15.00 AUD
Author: Adela Rogers St. JohnsBinding: HardbackPublished: Doubleday Books, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis memoir by Adela Rogers St. Johns recounts her experiences in Hollywood, blending humor...
Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

$15.00 AUD
Author: Allan HunterBinding: HardbackPublished: St Martins Pr, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life and career of Faye Dunaway, an iconic actress known for...
Joan Collins - A Biography

Joan Collins - A Biography

$15.00 AUD
Author: Robert LevineBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life and career of Joan Collins, a prominent actress known for...
There's Always Tomorrow

There's Always Tomorrow

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Author: Anna NeagleBinding: HardbackPublished: W. H. Allen, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerIn 'There's Always Tomorrow', Anna Neagle explores themes of hope and resilience against life's challenges....
The Colditz Story

The Colditz Story

$15.00 AUD
Author: P. R. ReidBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1956, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThe Colditz Story recounts the experiences of prisoners of war at Colditz...
Edward Lear | The Life of a Wanderer

Edward Lear | The Life of a Wanderer

$30.00 AUD
Author: Vivien NoakesBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1968, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and works of Edward Lear, a renowned Victorian...
Independent Member

Independent Member

$20.00 AUD
Author: A.P. HerbertBinding: HardbackPublished: H. Baker, London, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIndependent Member is a notable work by A.P. Herbert that explores themes of individuality and...
A Woman in Berlin

A Woman in Berlin

$50.00 AUD
Author: AnonymousBinding: HardbackPublished: Secker & Warburg, 1955, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA Woman in Berlin is a poignant and powerful account of a woman's experiences during the tumultuous...
Out of My Time

Out of My Time

$15.00 AUD
Author: Marya MannesBinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsOut of My Time is a reflective work by Marya Mannes that explores the complexities of...
Land without Justice: An Autobiography of His Youth

Land without Justice: An Autobiography of His Youth

$30.00 AUD
Author: Milovan DjilasBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen & Co, 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis autobiography provides a personal account of Milovan Djilas's youth in Yugoslavia, reflecting on the...
The Gershwins: A Pictorial Biography

The Gershwins: A Pictorial Biography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Alfred SimonBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis pictorial biography explores the lives and careers of George and Ira Gershwin, two of...
Pat on the Back: The Story of Pat Eddery

Pat on the Back: The Story of Pat Eddery

$20.00 AUD
Author: Claude DuvalBinding: HardbackPublished: Stanley Paul, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the life and career of Pat Eddery, one of the most successful jockeys...
Renoir: His Life and Work (The World of Art Library: Artists)

Renoir: His Life and Work (The World of Art Library: Artists)

$20.00 AUD
Author: Fosca, FBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1974, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful look into the life and artistic achievements of...
Of Love and War: The Letters and Diaries of Captain Adrian Curlewis and His Family 1939-1945

Of Love and War: The Letters and Diaries of Captain Adrian Curlewis and His Family 1939-1945

$15.00 AUD
Author: Philippa PooleBinding: HardbackPublished: Landsdown Press, 1983, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book compiles the personal letters and diaries of Captain Adrian Curlewis and his family...
Tapestries: A Collection of Family Histories from Presbyterian Ladies' College

Tapestries: A Collection of Family Histories from Presbyterian Ladies' College

$45.00 AUD
Author: Pressley, MarjorieBinding: HardbackPublished: Ashwood House - Limited Edition, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsNumber 511 Limited Numbered Edition. This book presents a rich compilation of family...
Edward VIII: The Man We Lost

Edward VIII: The Man We Lost

$15.00 AUD
Author: Robert Gray, Jane OlivierBinding: HardbackPublished: Compton Press Ltd, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and abdication of Edward VIII, delving into the...
Robert J. Hawke

Robert J. Hawke

$20.00 AUD
Author: Blanch d'AlpugetBinding: HardbackPublished: Schwartz, 1982, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life and political career of Robert J. Hawke, a prominent Australian politician...
Sunnylea: A 1920's Childhood Remembered

Sunnylea: A 1920's Childhood Remembered

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jean MetcalfeBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis memoir captures the essence of childhood in the 1920s, reflecting on the author's experiences and...
The Game is Not the Same

The Game is Not the Same

$15.00 AUD
Author: Norman Tasker (As Told To Alan McGilvray)Binding: HardbackPublished: ABC Enterprises, 1985Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insider's perspective on the life and...
The Players

The Players

$20.00 AUD
Author: Arthur AndersenBinding: HardbackPublished: Longstreet, 1999Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA compilation of the thoughts, deeds, & philosophies of thirty of America's most prominent business leaders &...
Nicky Buckley: A Memoir (SIGNED)

Nicky Buckley: A Memoir (SIGNED)

$20.00 AUD
Author: Nicky BuckleyBinding: HardbackPublished: New Holland Publishers, 2015Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionIn this memoir, Nicky Buckley shares her journey from teenage model to TV star...
Wagner and His World (Pictorial Biography S.)

Wagner and His World (Pictorial Biography S.)

$15.00 AUD
Author: Charles OsborneBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis pictorial biography explores the life and works of Richard Wagner, one of the...
The Gloves Are Off: The Inside Story - From Prisoner to Wicked (SIGNED)

The Gloves Are Off: The Inside Story - From Prisoner to Wicked (SIGNED)

$45.00 AUD
Author: Maggie KirkpatrickBinding: HardbackPublished: New Holland, 2019Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionMaggie Kirkpatrick, famous for her role as The Freak in 'Prisoner', presents a no-holds-barred account...
The Great Physician: A Short Life of Sir William Osler

The Great Physician: A Short Life of Sir William Osler

$30.00 AUD
Author: Edith Gittings ReidBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1934Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book offers a concise biography of Sir William Osler, a pivotal...
African Saga

African Saga

$15.00 AUD
Author: Mirella RicciardiBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1982, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsAfrican Saga is a tribute to the continent and its inhabitants, offering a significant contribution to...
More Please

More Please

$15.00 AUD
Author: Barry HumphriesBinding: HardbackPublished: Viking, 1992Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerIn 'More Please', Barry Humphries delivers a humorous and insightful exploration of life through his beloved characters....
Jane Bell OBE (1873-1959) Lady Superintendent, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (1910-1934)

Jane Bell OBE (1873-1959) Lady Superintendent, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (1910-1934)

$20.00 AUD
Author: Jennifer A. Williams; Rupert D. GoodmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Spectrum Publications, 1988Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Jane Bell, who served as...
Churchill: The Man Of The Century: A Pictorial Biography

Churchill: The Man Of The Century: A Pictorial Biography

$15.00 AUD
Author: Neil Ferrier (Ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: L.T.A. Robinson, 1955Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis pictorial biography of Winston Churchill provides an in-depth look at the life and achievements...
My Own Life

My Own Life

$15.00 AUD
Author: Hazel HawkeBinding: HardbackPublished: The Text Publishing Company, 1992Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerMy Own Life is an autobiography by Hazel Hawke, offering insights into her personal...
Goodbye Girlie

Goodbye Girlie

$20.00 AUD
Author: Patsy Adam-SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Viking, 1994Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsGoodbye Girlie is a poignant narrative that explores the life of a woman navigating the challenges of...
Foch Speaks

Foch Speaks

$25.00 AUD
Author: Charles BugnetBinding: HardbackPublished: Lincoln Mac Veagh, The Dial Press, 1929, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: PoorJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsFoch Speaks is a translation by Russell Green of the...
Nostalgia Isn't What it Used to be

Nostalgia Isn't What it Used to be

$20.00 AUD
Author: Simone SignoretBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsIn this poignant memoir, Simone Signoret reflects on her life, career, and the...
In Trust: A Sketchbook Of Melbourne's History

In Trust: A Sketchbook Of Melbourne's History

$25.00 AUD
Author: Anne GreenBinding: HardbackPublished: Boolarong Press, 1982, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a unique visual journey through Melbourne's history, combining sketches and narrative...
Footslogger: Sydney - Melbourne in His 90th Year

Footslogger: Sydney - Melbourne in His 90th Year

$15.00 AUD
Author: A. H. ReedBinding: HardbackPublished: A. H. & A. W. Reed, 1966Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the extraordinary journey of A. H....
Elizabeth Taylor: Last Movie Star

Elizabeth Taylor: Last Movie Star

$15.00 AUD
Author: Kitty KelleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1981Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Elizabeth Taylor, exploring her tumultuous relationships, iconic film career,...
The Diary of Hugh Gaitskell 1945 -1956

The Diary of Hugh Gaitskell 1945 -1956

$20.00 AUD
Author: Philip M WilliamsBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents the diaries of Hugh Gaitskell, a key figure in British politics...
Macmillan: A Study in Ambiguity

Macmillan: A Study in Ambiguity

$20.00 AUD
Author: Anthony SampsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane The Penguin Press, 1967, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the complexities and ambiguities surrounding the life and...
Catherine the Great

Catherine the Great

$20.00 AUD
Author: Henri TroyatBinding: HardbackPublished: Dorset Press, 1991Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life of Catherine the Great, a German princess who ascended to the...
Champions of Enterprise: Australian Entrepreneurship 1788-1990

Champions of Enterprise: Australian Entrepreneurship 1788-1990

$40.00 AUD
Author: Max Hartwell and Jaqui LaneBinding: HardbackPublished: Focuss Books, 1991Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the history of entrepreneurship in Australia from 1788 to 1990, highlighting...
I Came All This Way to Meet You: Writing Myself Home

I Came All This Way to Meet You: Writing Myself Home (SIGNED)

$34.99 AUD$26.24 AUD
As the bookish daughter of a travelling salesman, Jami Attenberg was drawn to the road. Her wanderlust led her to drive solo across America, and eventually on travels around the...
My Family and Other Rock Stars: 'personal and warm and full of revealing small details about music superstars' The Independent top 20 books of 2024

My Family and Other Rock Stars: 'personal and warm and full of (SIGNED)

$55.00 AUD$41.25 AUD
A book of the year for The Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and Daily Mail'Gloriously tender and funny . . . with My Family and Other Rock Stars, Murray...
Kitchen Person: Notes on Cooking & Eating

Kitchen Person: Notes on Cooking & Eating (SIGNED)

$49.99 AUD$37.49 AUD
In 2009, Rachel Cooke started a monthly column for The Observer on cooking and eating: here are her fifty best.In Kitchen Person, unfussy eater Rachel Cooke chronicles several food upheavals...