Robin Gerster (58 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Melbourne University Press, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover (14 x 22 cm), x, 294 pages, b&w photographs, with notes and index. ISBN: 0522843360. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Full-bound brown boards with gold lettering along spine. The boards are bumped, lightly rubbed. Rolled, creased at corners and head & foot of spine. Pages tanning, foxing. Lightly soiled top edge. The dj is scuffed/scratched. Rolled, creased at edges. Some light chipping noted along top edge. Foxing evident on reverse side of dj. "The author is critical of CEW Bean and many others, writers of both fiction and non-fiction from World War I to Vietnam, for their building up of the Australian soldier into a mythical figure." Weight (before packaging): 475g.…

soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st edition. 23 cm. XII, 350 pages VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear and edge wear to covers, remainder mark on bottom page edges.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. First Edition. 350 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

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: Robin Gerster Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 1 This important anthology reveals the many ways in which going to war has formed a cultural bridge between Australia and the world. From the Sudan in 1885 to Afghanistan in 2001, the connection of war to travel is illustrated in the observations of writers as varied as 'Banjo' Paterson, George Johnston, Nancy Wake, John Pilger, Lily Brett and Peter Weir. Selecting writings from combatants abroad as well as the reflections of sightseers who travel to foreign battlefields and war sites, Robin Gerster and Peter Pierce reveal how the experience of war has both broadened and refined (and sometimes distorted) Australian views of the world. Their lively collection crosses the boundaries between literature, literary criticism, travel writing, war writing and cultural commentary. Secondhand, Paperback.…

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. First Edition. 350 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good condition. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 350 pages. Examines the many ways in which going to war has formed a cultural bridge between Australia and the world.

Paperback. , Penguin Books Ltd. Paperback.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; The book shows average wear. No writing or major blemishes.; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Paper Back. Condition: Very Good. The edges of the book are lightly tanned. 350 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 F: 9"-10" Tall (228-253mm).

Paperback. Robin Gerster, Melbourne University Press. "An engagingly readable, entertaining yet scholarly survey of the Australian war mythology. An adventurous, but meticulous study .this is a book that bayonets a too-long-held myth." - "Judges' Report, 1988 Age "Book of the Year"" ".the most incisive, comprehensive and controversial account so far to appear of Australian literature of war .carries out a neglected task of literary and cultural history." - Peter Pierce "Age" ".a brave argument and a brave book .a beautifully written book .you'll never feel quite the same about Anzac or Gallipoli again." - Judith Smart "Victorian Historical Journal" "Gerster's central heresy .deserves to be taken very seriously indeed. The book should be bought at the shop rather than burned at the stake." - Mark Thomas "Canberra Times" "Dr Robin Gerster lectures in English at Monash University. He is the co-author of "Seizures of youth: the sixties and Australia" (Hyland House), and has been published widely in Australian journals and newspapers.". Paperback.…

Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Bookplate to Front Pastedown. 294 pages. Part critical survey and part cultural history, traces and examines the celebration of the Australian military experience from the 1890s until the time of publication. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. …

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. x, 294pp, index, notes, bw ills. Or tan cloth in jacket. Stamp of Defence Force Academy on front free endpaper, light foxing to top edge. Looks at the heroic myth from Gallipoli to Vietnam- not seeking to debunk the Digger myth but to challenge the assumptions, biases and prejuduces that have shaped his literary packaging. Size: 8vo.…

Secondhand, Hardback. [Author], [Publisher]. 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: Robin Gerster Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 224 The book titled Seizures of Youth: Sixties and Australia by the author Robin Gerster. Secondhand, Hardback.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paper Back. Condition: Very Good. The cover is a little worn. The page edges are lightly foxed. 245 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 E: 8"-9" Tall (204-227mm).

Book, Paperback. Condition: Used. Big-Noting: The Heroic Theme in Australian War Writing. 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.…

Octavo softcover (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples.Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

viii+216pp. 8vo. Original boards in dustwrapper, b&w illustrations, a near fine copy. First edition. From the collection of Australian art historian Leigh Astbury with his signature.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine Hardback. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine Dj. First Edition. looks not to have been used. A review copy.

8vo. x+294pp. Original cloth in dustwrapper. B+W illustrations. A very good copy.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service.

Condition: New.

Cloth. First Edition. Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This Book is Fine 294pp., b/w pls., index, Winner of the Age Book of the Year Award for 1988, Entertaining survey of the Australian war mythology.from Gallipoli to Vietnam Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Super octavo, softcover (nr FINE); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Good condition. Ex library copy with stamps on inside front cover, blank front endpage and title page. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Dust jacket has light creasing at edges and spine. Body text and binding are still very good. Gerster does not set out to debunk the Digger himself, but to challenge the assumptions, biases and prejudices that have shaped the literary packaging to a public only too eager to be flattered. It is the rhetoric and imagery of the 'advertising campaign' rather than the product itself that is the subject of this revealing and often witty book.…