Norm Lipson (11 results)

soft cover. Condition: Fine, near new condition. No Jacket. First edition. Illustrated with a map. 20 cm. XXVII, 200 pages.

soft cover. Condition: Fine, near new condition. No Jacket. First edition. Illustrated with a map. 20 cm. XXVII, 200 pages.

Softcover / Paperback. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Softcover. For more than 50yrs Jack Ayling was one of Australia's most highly-regarded journalists. A favourite son of Melbourne, yet also well known in his birthplace, Sydney, Jack Ayling started work as a crime reporter and quickly became known as 'Ace' for his ability to get a 'scoop' story. In this book he recalls covering some of Australia's most intriguing crime stories, from the disappearance of the Beaumont children and the ultimate resolution of the Pyjama Girl case to a real life 'whodunnit' on the Mornington Peninsula and the hanging of Ronald Ryan, the last person to be executed in Australia. Jack Ayling lived as close to the heart of Australian life as anyone. Here he tells many colourful yarns from his career, not just as a crime reporter, but as a sports writer, TV personality, TV critic, Hollywood correspondent, racing writer, fishing columnist, radio star and raconteur. This is the story of Melbourne and its inhabitants in a bygone era when eager young men like Jack Ayling were able to lead an adventurous life in pursuit of the 'scoop'. It is also Jack Ayling's own story - his most remarkable yet. Illus. 350pp. trade size softcover. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. V. lightly browned pp. o/w Nr. F. with no creasing to covers.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Impression, 1st Edition. 350 pages with black/white picture section. A firm clean book, spine slightly curved.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 350 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Pan Macmillan, UK, 1993. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine has minimal reading creases. . Page edges are reasonably browned and slightly foxed. Pages are lightly tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: True Crime; ISBN: 033027466X. ISBN/EAN: 9780330274661. Inventory No: 24050015. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale.…

Medium Softcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Not Applicable. First Edition. Medium softcover, first edition, 472gms, 296 pages. Bill Jenkings was Australia's foremost crime reporter for almost half a century. In this book, Jenkings describes the acute rivalry that existed between the tabloid crime reporters in a bygone era and the lengths to which they would go for a scoop. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and only light page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. In As Crime Goes By, Jenkings describes in often hilarious detail, the acute rivalry that existed between the tabloid crime reporters in a bygone era and the lengths to which they would go for a "scoop", In doing so he acquaints us with a cast of characters from "both sides of the street" and sheds fascinating new light on many unsolved crimes that have intrigued the Australian public for decades.…

Very good softcover. 190p.

Trade Paperback. Condition: As New. First Edition. A firm straight unmarked book.

Condition: Very Good. F. 8vo. softcover. 350pp. + b/w plates. very good. faded spine. Associate Signed by author with dedication to Gary Todd's (boxing reporter/author) daughter.

Sydney: Ironbark Press, 1982. 8vo. Orig. illustrated limp boards. (296pp.). With b/w illustrations. NOTE: Bill Jenkings was a crime journalist and author as well as a well known Bondi Beach personality.