Peter Blazey (25 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Jacaranda Press hardcover in dust jacket, 1972, first edition-1st printing, clean, No marks/tears or signs of use; Fine/Fine (like New). We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble wrap the book and ship it in a New BOX- Not a plastic bag like the zombie sellers.…

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Screw Loose. Book.

Condition: New.

Secondhand, 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. Author: Peter Blazey Format: Paperback Number of Pages: An incisive, provocative and witty chronicle spanning five decades of Australian politics, journalism, gay activism and the arts, 'Screw loose' is a unique autobiography by one of this country's more controversial larrikin figures. Ex Scotch boy, biographer of Bolte, and discoverer of 'The secret diary of Jeffrey Kennett (aged 45 1/4)', Peter Blazey recalls many episodes of sex and romance as a hormonal young man in the painfully conservative middle-class suburbs of fifties Melbourne. These "uncalled-for-memoirs" cover Blazey's trail from his wealthy upbringing in Victoria to the brink of poverty in Europe; stints in London, New York and Hollywood (where he lived it up in Barbara Stanwyck's old mansion); stories from his years as a "political bisexual" (he worked for both Liberal and Labor governments); and a personal account of the riot that would become Sydney's first Mardi Gras parade. Interspersed with these often hilarious accounts is the more sobering reality of Peter's illness and the changes in his life which have occurred since he contracted HIV in 1980. A series of diary entries, including excerpts from Peter's last months in hospital, make up the final chapter of the book as well as an epilogue by his partner of the last six years, Tim Herbert. Secondhand, Paperback.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint. 251 pages. Jacket is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear present, but still a presentable copy. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

SOFTCOVER. 1974. First edition. A very good copy.

Trade Paperback. Condition: NEAR FINE (NEAR BRAND NEW). Dust Jacket Condition: Clear Plastic. This is a Reprint. . A controversial collection of stories by twenty two Australian writers entering the danger Zone between pain and pleasure. 248pp Size: TRADE PAPERBACK. Not Inscribed or Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Illustrated:Photographs(Black&White).Cartoons.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1974, English, Book, Illustrated edition:The political dice men / [by] Peter Blazey [and] Andrew Campbell.Blazey, Peter, 1939-1997. 254pages : illustrations ; 20cm. Published Fitzroy, Vic. : Outback Press, 1974.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Tanned pages, light shelf ware. The subject of this book is the third double dissolution in federal history and the Australian political environment in the 1960s and 1970s." Illustrated with b&w photographs & cartoons. This copy includes publisher's BOOKMARK with errata details.…

Paperback. First published twenty years ago, Peter Blazey's audacious, irresistible autobiography is now available in a revised edition with a foreword by the Honourable Michael Kirby. Candid and at times provocative, these self-styled 'uncalled-for memoirs' encompass five decades in the life of a controversial Australian journalist, biographer, and gay activist. The reporter who got the scoop on the death of Harold Holt, Blazey also wrote the definitive biography of Victoria's longest serving Premier. He was appointed Press Secretary to the Environment Minister in the Whitlam Government and followed this with six months in a London Trot squat - a witness to punk while street fighting the National Front. In 1978, he was party to the riot that led to Sydney's first Mardi Gras parade and later became a pioneering Gay Liberation Candidate in the NSW State election. Blazey always found himself in the hub of political and cultural times. He frequented Studio 54 in its heyday; enjoyed life as a millionaire wastrel in Barbara Stanwyck's former Hollywood mansion; and, in his final years, agitated for change as an inflammatory columnist and troublesome AIDS activist. Blazey was close to the mark when tagging himself 'a belligerent old bugger' though, in the end, his larrikin spirit was tempered by insights both heartfelt and profound. Screw Loose is a unique account of a remarkable life that remains as vivid, incisive, and raucously entertaining as when it first appeared in 1997. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 248 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.

Paper Back. Condition: Good. The pages are tanned and the cover is a little worn. 253 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size D: 7"-8" Tall (177-203mm).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 546 pages. 5.12x1.22x7.87 inches. In Stock.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. V Good in New Archival Sleeve. First Edition. A firm straight book, 251 pages. B/w pictures. Dust jacket bright, complete.

Hardback. Peter Blazey, Jacaranda Press. Author: Peter BlazeyBinding: HardbackPublished: Jacaranda Press, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has tanning along edges, first and last pages have adhesive remnants from protective plastic coverBolte: A Political Biography chronicles the life and times of one of Australia's most influential political figures. Peter Blazey presents a detailed account of Bolte's rise to power, his policies, and the lasting impact of his leadership on the state of Victoria. The narrative uncovers the complexities of his political strategies and personal convictions, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of a long and often controversial career. This compelling work offers a comprehensive understanding of a pivotal era in Australian politics. Hardback.…

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. "The subject of this book is the third double dissolution in federal history and the Australian political environment in the 1960s and 1970s." Illustrated with b&w photographs & cartoons. This copy includes publisher's BOOKMARK with errata details laid in. Printed in Australia. Slight handling wear, otherwise a very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 254pp. Uncommon. SB-45.…

8vo; pp. x, 251; 29 b/w. plates, illustrations, appendixes, notes, index; dustjacket, a very good copy. . First edition.

Hardback. Peter Blazey, THE JACARANDA PRESS. Author: Peter BlazeyBinding: HardbackPublished: THE JACARANDA PRESS, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markings-. Hardback.

Col.Ill.wrapps. viii,496,xxivpp. b/w ills. Very good copy. 1st ed. thus though first published in 1997. Encompasses five decades in the life of a controversial Australian journalist, biographer, and gay activist.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

paperback. Condition: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Screw Loose is the remarkable autobiography of Peter Blazey (1939-1997), one of Australia's most colourful and outspoken public figures. First published by Picador in the year of his death and now reissued in a second edition by Gazebo Books with a new foreword by former High Court Justice Michael Kirby, this is a memoir of extraordinary candour and wit.Blazey traces his life from a post-war Melbourne childhood and his formative years at Scotch College, through his career as a journalist at The Australian, his role as press secretary in the Whitlam Government, and his emergence as a prominent figure in Australia's Gay Liberation movement. He stood as the Gay Liberation candidate in a 1978 NSW by-election and wrote extensively for publications including the National Times, the Weekend Australian, and the gay magazine OutRage.Written with savage humour and unflinching honesty, Screw Loose captures the social and political transformations of Australia across five decades - from the repression of the 1950s to the AIDS crisis of the 1990s. It is at once a personal confession, a political document, and a love letter to a world in upheaval. An essential work of Australian LGBTQ+ history and literary memoir.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Screw Loose | Peter Blazey | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2018 | Gazebo Books | EAN 9780987619105 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.