Morphy John (89 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. This book is in very good condition with tight binding and clean text. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This extraordinary selection of objects showcases the beauty and knowledge embodied in works of art and everyday life from Indigenous Australia. Published to accompany the first major UK exhibition on Indigenous Australia, this ground breaking new publication explores the profound impact and legacy of colonialism, the nature of collecting and the changing meaning of objects now in the collection of the British Museum. The encounters between Indigenous peoples and colonists were complex and nuanced, and contemporary Australian society is still dealing with this legacy, trying to transform or reconcile different worldviews. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condition: New.

PB. Condition: good, wraps (softcover). 160pp ISBN 0887408664. color illustrations (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.

112 pages. Large paperback: H 30.5cm x L 21.25cm. Stiff paper covers rubbed, strong bumping/creasing at top fore-edge corners with top corners of interior leaves mildly affected likewise. Pages are bright and clean and binding is firm. A very good copy. Prepared as the accompanying catalogue for an exhibition held at the Queensland Art Gallery. Color map and 95 color plates. Text comprised of the following: Preface by John Mundine; Foreword by Doug Hall; Introduction by Margie West; "Rock art of the Northern Territory" by George Chaloupka; "Contemporary Aboriginal interpretations of western Arnhem Land rock paintings" by Paul Tacon; "New life for the Dreaming: Continuity and change in western Arnhem Land bark paintings" by Luke Taylor; "Art and religion in eastern Arnhem Land" by Howard Morphy; "Women's acrylic paintings from Yuendumu" by Francoise Dussart; "'Make 'im flash, poor bugger:' Talking about men's painting in Papunya" by Ian Green; "The economic basis for cultural reproduction" by Jon Altman; "The Economic Domain;" "The Religious Domain;" "Namatjira and the Hermannsburg School;" Bibliography, and Profile of Contributors. ISBN 0730700216.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Acceptable Jacket. The jacket is permanently stuck to the book using self adhesive film. Posted within 1 working day. Royal Mail Tracked 24 to UK. Tracked Airmail worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Has some light general reading/shelfwear - otherwise this is a clean, tight copy. Quick dispatch from the UK. Book.

Condition: New. pp. 128 500 Illus.

Condition: New. pp. 128.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condition: As New. like new.

hardcover and dustwrapper in very good condition, owner's name on front endpaper; 554 pages, b/w photos, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Near Fine copy in a Very Good dustjacket. DJ now protected in our clear archival purpose-made plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. DJ is lightly faded at spine and small section of front, otherwise near fine. xvii, 554 pages. An extraordinary collection of letters that had remained unpublished for nearly a century. They shed vivid light on race relations, social conditions, and Aboriginal culture in central Australia. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.…

8vo, 554pp. Black & white illustrations. A very good hardback copy in dust jacket.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 128 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 338 pages. 8.75x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Pictorial Card Cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Paperback Edition. B&W photos throughout. 25 x 15 cm. 554 pp.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First thus. With 24 pages of b&w plates, glossary, bibliography, index. A fine copy. ; 245 x 155mm; xviii, 554 pages.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Jacket has light general wear plus a 5mm 'tear' to top rear corner. A feint pencil mark to top corner of ffep, otherwise internally clean. Binding tight. 554pp Size: 160mm x 255mm. Book.

xviii+554pp. 8vo. Original boards in dustwrapper. Bookplate A fine copy. A substantial scholarly editing with exhaustive glossary and bibliography. First edition.