The Bridges Of The Yarra: A Book Of Paintings, Poetry And Prose
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Signed
A richly curated collection celebrating the iconic bridges spanning Melbourne's Yarra River, this volume brings together paintings, poetry, and prose in a harmonious tribute to one of Australia's most beloved urban waterways. Dacre Smyth presents a multidisciplinary artistic vision that captures the structural grandeur and quiet poetry of these bridges, weaving together visual art and literary expression to illuminate their cultural and historical significance. The tone is contemplative and celebratory, inviting readers to see familiar landmarks through fresh, artistic eyes. Each contribution — whether rendered in brushstroke or verse — chronicles the relationship between the city of Melbourne and the river that defines its heart, making this an essential work for lovers of Australian art, local history, and literary landscape writing.
Author: Dacre Smyth
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Melbourne, Published by the author Second edition
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Signed
A richly curated collection celebrating the iconic bridges spanning Melbourne's Yarra River, this volume brings together paintings, poetry, and prose in a harmonious tribute to one of Australia's most beloved urban waterways. Dacre Smyth presents a multidisciplinary artistic vision that captures the structural grandeur and quiet poetry of these bridges, weaving together visual art and literary expression to illuminate their cultural and historical significance. The tone is contemplative and celebratory, inviting readers to see familiar landmarks through fresh, artistic eyes. Each contribution — whether rendered in brushstroke or verse — chronicles the relationship between the city of Melbourne and the river that defines its heart, making this an essential work for lovers of Australian art, local history, and literary landscape writing.