Tales Untold: Memoirs Of An Abc Publicity Officer
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Behind the microphones and broadcast towers of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation lay a world of personalities, politics, and press releases — and Bonnie McCallum was at the centre of it all. Tales Untold: Memoirs of an ABC Publicity Officer chronicles McCallum's career as a publicity officer for the ABC, offering an intimate and candid look at the inner workings of one of Australia's most iconic public broadcasting institutions. Set against the backdrop of Australian media's formative decades, the memoir uncovers the daily dramas, colourful characters, and institutional machinery that shaped the public face of the ABC, presenting a rare insider's perspective seldom captured in the historical record. McCallum's narrative is both a personal memoir and a document of cultural history, illuminating the role of women in Australian media and public life during an era of significant social change. Written with warmth and an eye for detail, the account illustrates how public relations shaped — and was shaped by — the evolving identity of Australian broadcasting. Published by The Hawthorn Press in Melbourne, this is a treasure for anyone fascinated by the golden age of Australian radio and television, leaving the reader to wonder just how many more tales remain untold.
Author: Bonnie Mccallum
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Behind the microphones and broadcast towers of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation lay a world of personalities, politics, and press releases — and Bonnie McCallum was at the centre of it all. Tales Untold: Memoirs of an ABC Publicity Officer chronicles McCallum's career as a publicity officer for the ABC, offering an intimate and candid look at the inner workings of one of Australia's most iconic public broadcasting institutions. Set against the backdrop of Australian media's formative decades, the memoir uncovers the daily dramas, colourful characters, and institutional machinery that shaped the public face of the ABC, presenting a rare insider's perspective seldom captured in the historical record. McCallum's narrative is both a personal memoir and a document of cultural history, illuminating the role of women in Australian media and public life during an era of significant social change. Written with warmth and an eye for detail, the account illustrates how public relations shaped — and was shaped by — the evolving identity of Australian broadcasting. Published by The Hawthorn Press in Melbourne, this is a treasure for anyone fascinated by the golden age of Australian radio and television, leaving the reader to wonder just how many more tales remain untold.