Laughter And The Love Of Friends: A Centenary History Of The Melbourne Savage Club 1894-1994 And A History Of The Yorick Club 1868-1966
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: Limited Numbered Edition.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Minor yellowing to fore-edge.
For a century, Melbourne's most colourful artists, writers, musicians, and wits gathered under one roof to celebrate the bonds of creativity and camaraderie — and Laughter and the Love of Friends is the definitive chronicle of that remarkable fellowship. Joseph Johnson presents a rich and meticulously researched centenary history of the Melbourne Savage Club from its founding in 1894 through to 1994, while also tracing the earlier lineage of the Yorick Club (1868–1966), the bohemian precursor that helped shape the cultural identity of an emerging Australian city. Through anecdote, archival detail, and vivid portraiture of its members, Johnson illuminates the role these clubs played as incubators of Melbourne's intellectual and artistic life. More than a simple institutional history, this volume stands as a testament to the power of social ritual in forging a distinctly Australian cultural identity during a period of profound national transformation. Johnson's prose is warm yet scholarly, balancing the irreverent spirit of club life with a genuine appreciation for its historical significance. Richly detailed and affectionately told, this is a book that leaves the reader wondering just what secrets and stories still linger in the walls of those storied clubrooms.
Author: Joseph Johnson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1994, Melbourne Savage Club.
Genre: Australian history
Edition: Limited Numbered Edition.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Minor yellowing to fore-edge.
For a century, Melbourne's most colourful artists, writers, musicians, and wits gathered under one roof to celebrate the bonds of creativity and camaraderie — and Laughter and the Love of Friends is the definitive chronicle of that remarkable fellowship. Joseph Johnson presents a rich and meticulously researched centenary history of the Melbourne Savage Club from its founding in 1894 through to 1994, while also tracing the earlier lineage of the Yorick Club (1868–1966), the bohemian precursor that helped shape the cultural identity of an emerging Australian city. Through anecdote, archival detail, and vivid portraiture of its members, Johnson illuminates the role these clubs played as incubators of Melbourne's intellectual and artistic life. More than a simple institutional history, this volume stands as a testament to the power of social ritual in forging a distinctly Australian cultural identity during a period of profound national transformation. Johnson's prose is warm yet scholarly, balancing the irreverent spirit of club life with a genuine appreciation for its historical significance. Richly detailed and affectionately told, this is a book that leaves the reader wondering just what secrets and stories still linger in the walls of those storied clubrooms.