{"product_id":"2026200015868-secondhand-history-and-heartburn-the-saga-of-australian-film-1896-1978","title":"History And Heartburn: The Saga Of Australian Film 1896-1978","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory and Heartburn: The Saga of Australian Film 1896-1978 is a sweeping, authoritative chronicle of one of the world's most distinctive national cinemas, tracing its turbulent journey from the flickering novelty of the late nineteenth century to the vibrant renaissance of the late 1970s. Eric Reade presents a richly detailed panorama of the Australian film industry — its pioneers, its studios, its stars, and its struggles — capturing both the triumphs and the heartbreaks of a century of cinematic endeavour on a continent that was simultaneously battling to define its cultural identity on the world stage.\n\nReade's meticulous research and passionate engagement with his subject illuminate the broader tensions between local storytelling and the overwhelming dominance of Hollywood, arguing that Australian cinema's resilience is itself a testament to a fiercely independent national spirit. Written with the authority of an industry insider and the narrative flair of a born storyteller, this essential volume remains a landmark work for anyone passionate about film history — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of Australia's story has yet to be told on screen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203113820379,"sku":"2026200015868-SECONDHAND","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/97fbd1b8-6563-492d-8e3f-025c48dd130c.png?v=1788144148","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200015868-secondhand-history-and-heartburn-the-saga-of-australian-film-1896-1978","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}