The Pipwink Papers
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: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A vibrant and evocative slice of late-1970s counterculture, Sweethearts is a compelling novel by Australian author Colin Talbot. Published by the independent Outback Press in Collingwood, Victoria in 1978, this vintage hardback volume stands as a fascinating literary snapshot of modern Australian fiction, alternative youth culture, and romance. The narrative weaves a character-driven plot that captures the shifting relationship dynamics, unconventional romance, and evolving socio-cultural landscape of the era. Talbot—a seminal figure in the 1970s Australian counter-cultural literary scene and co-founder of Outback Press—masterfully balances sharp prose with a deep exploration of human connection, later adapting the story into a feature film. This vintage copy features an unmarked interior and good page condition, housed in its original dust jacket which is chipped and worn with some minor damage, giving it an authentic, time-matured vintage character. It is an exceptional acquisition for collectors of mid-century Australian literature, indie publishing history, and post-war modern fiction.
Author: Bill Reed
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Adelaide, Rigby
Genre: Fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A vibrant and evocative slice of late-1970s counterculture, Sweethearts is a compelling novel by Australian author Colin Talbot. Published by the independent Outback Press in Collingwood, Victoria in 1978, this vintage hardback volume stands as a fascinating literary snapshot of modern Australian fiction, alternative youth culture, and romance. The narrative weaves a character-driven plot that captures the shifting relationship dynamics, unconventional romance, and evolving socio-cultural landscape of the era. Talbot—a seminal figure in the 1970s Australian counter-cultural literary scene and co-founder of Outback Press—masterfully balances sharp prose with a deep exploration of human connection, later adapting the story into a feature film. This vintage copy features an unmarked interior and good page condition, housed in its original dust jacket which is chipped and worn with some minor damage, giving it an authentic, time-matured vintage character. It is an exceptional acquisition for collectors of mid-century Australian literature, indie publishing history, and post-war modern fiction.