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Published by Penguin Books Ltd, Ringwood (Victoria), 1998
ISBN 10: 0140277110ISBN 13: 9780140277111
Seller: Yarra Cottage Books, Warrandyte, VIC, Australia
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. VG large octavo softcover. Australian Rules Football (AFL) is a great game that we refer to as Footy. Women have always had an important role in the game though until recently more behind the scenes than in the forefront of the game. Crowd behaviour is clearly modified by the presence of a large contingent of female supporters at all levels. 308pp.
First Edition; 8vo; pp. x 308; profusely illustrated throughout, acknowledgements, photo credits, index; original stiff illustrated faded wrapper; bumped corners; otherwise a very good copy.
Published by Penguin Books, Ringwood, Victoria, 1998
ISBN 10: 0140277110ISBN 13: 9780140277111
Seller: Bookwood, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Book First Edition
Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Numerous b&w photographs throughout. Includes index. "Football's Women: The Forgotten Heroes takes a revealing, moving, sometimes humorous look at the women behind the players in Australian Rules football and the impact football has had on their lives. The idea for this book was Kevin Sheedy's. The enduring Essendon coach - one of the great visionaries of the game - was first coached at primary school by a woman. He hopes that Football's Women: The Forgotten Heroes will give a long-overdue recognition to the vital role women play in Australian football." With contributions by Merna Crimmins, Joan Kerner, Jo Bailey, Elaine Canty, Tess Stynes, Roselee Jencke, Nanette Malthouse, Rita Silvagni, Edna Daniher, Maureen Hafey, Jill Lindsay, Margaret Wirrpunda, Judy Alves, Corrie Perkin, and many more. A very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 308pp. SB-40.
Published by Penguin Books, Ringwood, Victoria, 1998
ISBN 10: 0140277110ISBN 13: 9780140277111
Seller: Bookwood, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Book First Edition Signed
Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. SIGNED in full & briefly INSCRIBED by co-author Carolyn Brown in black ink on first page: "Dear Leigh, CEO is best!!! Carolyn Brown". Numerous b&w photographs throughout. Includes index. "Football's Women: The Forgotten Heroes takes a revealing, moving, sometimes humorous look at the women behind the players in Australian Rules football and the impact football has had on their lives. The idea for this book was Kevin Sheedy's. The enduring Essendon coach - one of the great visionaries of the game - was first coached at primary school by a woman. He hopes that Football's Women: The Forgotten Heroes will give a long-overdue recognition to the vital role women play in Australian football." With contributions by Merna Crimmins, Joan Kerner, Jo Bailey, Elaine Canty, Tess Stynes, Roselee Jencke, Nanette Malthouse, Rita Silvagni, Edna Daniher, Maureen Hafey, Jill Lindsay, Margaret Wirrpunda, Judy Alves, Corrie Perkin, and many more. Very slight shelfwear, minimal highlighting, otherwise a very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 308pp. Scarce signed copy. SB-52. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Penguin, Australia, 1998
ISBN 10: 0140277110ISBN 13: 9780140277111
Seller: Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, Australia
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 308 pages. Illustrated. A nice straight book, owner's details inside front cover, otherwise spotless.
Published by Penguin Books, Ringwood, Victoria, 1998
ISBN 10: 0140277110ISBN 13: 9780140277111
Seller: Bookwood, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Book Signed
Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. Floridly SIGNED in full & briefly INSCRIBED by Australian football legend & co-author Kevin Sheedy in black marker on dedication page opposite title page: "Keep Smiling, it's a food, Kevin Sheedy". Sheedy has also written his number "10", plus "800", & drawn a smiley face under his signature. Numerous b&w photographs throughout. Includes index. "Football's Women: The Forgotten Heroes takes a revealing, moving, sometimes humorous look at the women behind the players in Australian Rules football and the impact football has had on their lives. The idea for this book was Kevin Sheedy's. The enduring Essendon coach - one of the great visionaries of the game - was first coached at primary school by a woman. He hopes that Football's Women: The Forgotten Heroes will give a long-overdue recognition to the vital role women play in Australian football." With contributions by Merna Crimmins, Joan Kerner, Jo Bailey, Elaine Canty, Tess Stynes, Roselee Jencke, Nanette Malthouse, Rita Silvagni, Edna Daniher, Maureen Hafey, Jill Lindsay, Margaret Wirrpunda, Judy Alves, Corrie Perkin, and many more. Very slight shelfwear, otherwise a very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 308pp. Scarce signed copy by the former player & coach. SB-14. Signed by Author(s).