The Hard Way: The Story Behind Power Without Glory
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Frank Hardy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australasian Book Society., 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some minor tears to edges of DJ and silverfish damage to DJ.
This compelling non-fiction work chronicles the tumultuous journey behind Frank Hardy's controversial novel, Power Without Glory. It uncovers the meticulous research and personal sacrifices involved in bringing the thinly veiled exposé of Melbourne's powerful figures to print. Hardy presents a candid account of the intense public scrutiny and the infamous libel trial that ensued, detailing the profound impact these events had on his life and career. The narrative illustrates the fierce battle for artistic freedom and the high cost of challenging established power structures. This revealing memoir offers an essential look into a pivotal moment in Australian literary history, capturing the spirit of a writer who dared to speak truth to power.
Author: Frank Hardy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australasian Book Society., 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some minor tears to edges of DJ and silverfish damage to DJ.
This compelling non-fiction work chronicles the tumultuous journey behind Frank Hardy's controversial novel, Power Without Glory. It uncovers the meticulous research and personal sacrifices involved in bringing the thinly veiled exposé of Melbourne's powerful figures to print. Hardy presents a candid account of the intense public scrutiny and the infamous libel trial that ensued, detailing the profound impact these events had on his life and career. The narrative illustrates the fierce battle for artistic freedom and the high cost of challenging established power structures. This revealing memoir offers an essential look into a pivotal moment in Australian literary history, capturing the spirit of a writer who dared to speak truth to power.