Bird Carmel Editor (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Viking, Penguin Books Australia Ltd., 2000. Hardcover (16 x 24 cm), 733 pages. ISBN: 0670892335. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Full-bound blue boards with silver lettering on spine. Bumped and lightly rubbed, most notably at head/foot of spine and corners. There are two ink marks on front endpaper. Tight binding, clean textblock. The dj is bumped, creased at edges. Some light soiling. The dust jacket is protected in an archival (removable) book jacket cover. "This landmark collection brings together 100 of the best Australian short stories written in the 20th century. From ealry bush life, through the Depression and the Second World War, to the fast lane of urban contemporary existence, Australian short-story writers have explored and reflected our national identity and experience. 'The Penguin Century of Australian Stories' represents, in one volume, our finest writers in all their modes. Introduction by Kerryn Goldsworthy. Includes biographical and publication timelines and notes on contributors. Contributors include Jessica Anderson, Ruth Park, Henry Lawson, Steele Rudd, Christina Stead, Alan Marshall, John Morrison, Kylie Tennant, Garry Disher, Sara Dowse, Peter Carey, Thea Astley and Tim Winton. Editor's other publications include 'Red Shoes' and 'Dear Writer'." NOTE: This book when packaged will weigh more than 1kg (1,000g) and therefore exceed the default quoted shipping rate to overseas destinations. Extra shipping charges may be requested to cover actual shipping costs. Please refer to my Shipping Terms under the Bookseller & Payment Information link below for more details. Feel free to email me [using Ask Bookseller a Question] for a postage quote prior to purchasing. Weight: ~1.25kg.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine condition. Covered with protective contact plastic. Extracts from the Report of the National Inquiry Into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families. Extracts from the Report are mostly comprised of the actual stories told by the stolen generations of their experiences. These stories are deeply moving and compelling. Carmel Bird has also written linking text and included a range of comments from politicians, social commentators, actors, artists and other prominent people. (publisher blurb).…

188 pp, rear wrapper creased, else very good copy in pictorial, limp card wrappers.

194 pp, gift inscription on title page, else fine copy in pictorial, limp card wrappers. . This later edition includes an Afterword and Postscript plus an 'Erratum slip'.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.