Col Madigan (20 results)

Square 8vo, 92pp. Colour and black & white illustrations. A very good paperback copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First . 42 pages. Illustrated. Jan Senbergs (illustrator).

Softcover. Condition: Good. hen, on 1 December 1942, "HMAS Armidale" succumbed to air attack and sank into the depths of the Timor Trench, no one was immediately aware of the sudden loss….

paperback in very good condition; 96 pages, colour and b/w illusts.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Paperback. 94pp, num bw & col ills. Or card covers. As new copy with small black remainder line at top. An account of the torpedo sinking of the Armidale in 1942 with the loss of 100 lives. The survivors returned to Darwin 10 December, 1942. This account is a collaboration between survivor Col Madigan and historian Don Watson, illustrated by artist Jan Senbergs. Size: 8vo. Senbergs, Jan. (illustrator).…

Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Col. Madigan Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 92 When, on December 1942, HMAS Armidale succumbed to air attack and sank into the depths of the Timor Trench, no-one was immediately aware of the sudden loss of 100 lives and dire plight of the survivors who were cast into the Arafura Sea. This beautifully illustrated book seeks to make visible the details of the survivors' ordeal. Paperback.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. ***AUSTRALIAN TITLE*** The National Gallery of Australia is arguably both the most fascinating and the most contentious building in Australia. No book, however, has ever been published on this remarkable work of modernist Australian architecture until now. 'Falls the Shadow: From Idea to Reality, The National Gallery of Australia' documents the controversy, challenges and accomplishments of this radical building - and the ultimately unsuccessful attempt by the building s lead architect, Col Madigan, to participate in the revisions to the gallery by a succession of NGA Directors over a 20-year period. Featuring 11 essays by a range of voices from the Australian architecture community, from Daryl Jackson to Richard Goodwin and from Angelo Candalepas to Jennifer Taylor, a picture is formed of an under-appreciated modern Australian milestone. With photography by Max Dupain, the book tells a story that has passion, contradiction and even melodrama and reflects the personality of the man whose vision drove the enterprise. The gallery is Col Madigan's masterpiece, but also, the nation's masterpiece."AUTHOR: Paul McGillick is the Editorial Director of Habitus and Indesign magazines, and is a well-known and respected commentator on Australian architecture and design. Illustrated throughout This work documents the controversy, challenges and accomplishments of the radical National Gallery of Australia building, arguably the most fascinating and contentious building in Australia. Features 11 essays by a rang of authors that paint a solid picture of the under-appreciated modern Australian milestone. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Wraps. Reprint. Reprint, 8vo, pp. 96, colour and b/w ills., wraps, very good. Account of the sinking of HMAS Armidale in the Arufura Sea, WWII. Artwork by Jan Senbergs (illustrator).

1st edition stiff wrappers As New octavo 92pp., colour & b/w illusts., A Wrong decision cost 100 lives, but produced an epic of sea survival and an act of sublime heroism.

Hardback. Col Madigan, Macmillan. Author: Col MadiganBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan., 1999Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsArmidale 42: A Survivor's Account chronicles a deeply personal journey through an extraordinary ordeal, presenting a powerful testament to the human spirit's endurance. This compelling narrative details the harrowing experiences faced by an individual confronting immense adversity, offering an intimate look at the challenges overcome. The author's candid voice illustrates the profound psychological and physical struggles inherent in survival, while simultaneously inspiring hope and resilience. It uncovers the raw emotions and difficult decisions made under extreme pressure, making it a poignant and unforgettable read. This work stands as a significant contribution to the literature of personal triumph, arguing for the indomitable will to live against all odds. Hardback.…

"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Hard cover dust wrapper, square octavo, 70pp, b&w and colour illustrations of Senberg's artworks. Many of the colour images have been tipped in. Near fine. Madigan survived the air attack and sinking of HMAS Armidale in December 1941. Here he recalls his experiences. Senberg's role in this collaboration was to illustrate Madigan's experiences, and has created a portfolio of moving sketches and paintings. Watson puts Madigan's experiences into the historical context. Includes a list of the Armidale's company at the time of sinking.…

Hardback. Col Madigan, Pan Macmillan Australia. Author: Col MadiganBinding: HardbackPublished: Pan Macmillan Australia, 1999Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsArmidale '42: Memory And Imagination: A Survivor's Account presents a compelling memoir, chronicling a deeply personal journey through a pivotal year in Armidale. This poignant narrative details the author's experiences during 1942, weaving together factual recollections with the subjective nature of memory and the creative power of imagination. The account illustrates the profound impact of historical events on individual lives, offering a unique perspective on resilience and the human spirit. It uncovers the intricate ways in which past events are processed and understood over time, providing a powerful testament to survival. Readers will find a moving and insightful reflection on history, personal truth, and the enduring strength found in recounting one's own story. Hardback. …

Pp. 96, frontispiece, coloured and black & white text illustrations (some full and double page), list of ship's company at the time of sinking; demy 8vo; pictorial stiff paper wrappers; ownership inscription on half-title page; Macmillan Art Publishing, Sydney, 2000. First soft cover edition. *A collaboration between Col. Madigan (survivor, Jan Sensberg (artist) and Don Watson (historian). 'HMAS Armidale was sunk by aerial torpedoes on 1 December 1942. One hundred lives were lost. Survivors from the sea returned to Darwin on 10 December 1942' [title page blurb].…

Col.Ill.wrapps. 92pp. col & b/w ills. Very good copy. 1st ed. Col Madigan recalls the loss of the HMAS Armidale on the 1st of December 1942 near Betano Bay when the minimally armed vessel was attacked by Japanese Zero fighters & torpedo bombers.

Softcover. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. ***AUSTRALIAN TITLE*** The National Gallery of Australia is arguably both the most fascinating and the most contentious building in Australia. No book, however, has ever been published on this remarkable work of modernist Australian architecture until now. 'Falls the Shadow: From Idea to Reality, The National Gallery of Australia' documents the controversy, challenges and accomplishments of this radical building - and the ultimately unsuccessful attempt by the building s lead architect, Col Madigan, to participate in the revisions to the gallery by a succession of NGA Directors over a 20-year period. Featuring 11 essays by a range of voices from the Australian architecture community, from Daryl Jackson to Richard Goodwin and from Angelo Candalepas to Jennifer Taylor, a picture is formed of an under-appreciated modern Australian milestone. With photography by Max Dupain, the book tells a story that has passion, contradiction and even melodrama and reflects the personality of the man whose vision drove the enterprise. The gallery is Col Madigan's masterpiece, but also, the nation's masterpiece."AUTHOR: Paul McGillick is the Editorial Director of Habitus and Indesign magazines, and is a well-known and respected commentator on Australian architecture and design. Illustrated throughout This work documents the controversy, challenges and accomplishments of the radical National Gallery of Australia building, arguably the most fascinating and contentious building in Australia. Features 11 essays by a rang of authors that paint a solid picture of the under-appreciated modern Australian milestone. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

A collaboration between survivor Col Madigan; artist Jan Senbergs; historian Don Watson. Melbourne : Macmillan, 2000. Octavo, illustrated wrappers, pp. 92; (4), illustrated. The 'HMAS Armidale was sunk by aerial torpedoes on 1 December 1942. One hundred lives were lost. Survivors from the sea returned to Darwin 10 December, 1942' - the publisher.…

1st edition dust jacket As New quarto 67pp., colour frontis., colour & b/w illusts., A Wrong decision cost 100 lives, but produced an epic of sea survival and an act of sublime heroism.

Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. The survivor, artist and historian's account of the sinking of HMAS Armidale on 1st December 1942. Inscribed to Betty Churcher by Jan Senbergs in 2004. Fine in dustwrapper. inscribed by illustrator. book.

Melbourne : Macmillan, 1999. Quarto, black cloth in matching slipcase, pp. 70, illustrated, including numerous Senberg illustrations tipped-in. The deluxe edition, specially bound in cloth with slipcase, of an unspecified edition (but less than fifteen copies), with an original signed pencil sketch by Jan Senbergs bound in. The 'HMAS Armidale was sunk by aerial torpedoes on 1 December 1942. One hundred lives were lost. Survivors from the sea returned to Darwin 10 December, 1942' - from the title page. Rare.…