Dad Dave by Rudd Steele (33 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Unclipped jacket is a little faded to spine. Gift marked in ink to front free endpaper. Over 500 grams packed.

Condition: Used. Welcome to the charming and utterly bewildering world of "The Dad And Dave Stories" by Steele Rudd, a tome that promises to whisk you back to an era when the biggest societal crisis was whether to boil the kettle for tea or just wave a biscuit at it. Published in 1981 by Angus & Robertson, this delightful collection of tales is the literary equivalent of a well-loved cardigan?slightly frayed at the edges but imbued with the kind of warmth that only comes from years of experience and the occasional spill of something unidentifiable. As you crack open this book, prepare yourself for a delightful mix of dry wit and rural absurdity that seems to have been plucked straight from the whimsical annals of Australian life. Steele Rudd, a man whose name sounds like a character from a forgotten sitcom, invites you to meet Dad and Dave, two quintessentially Australian blokes whose escapades are as bewildering as they are relatable. Think of them as the quintessential buddies who would rather debate the merits of a good meat pie than engage in any sort of profound existential crisis?which, let?s be honest, seems like a much safer option, particularly when there?s a chance that the local pub is serving dinner. In this collection, you?ll discover tales that meander through the fields of rural Australia, with plotlines that seem to wander as much as the characters themselves. Dad, the archetype of wholesome parenting and questionable wisdom, and Dave, his trusty sidekick, tackle life?s challenges with the kind of logic that only makes sense if you?ve spent too many hours pondering the nature of toast. One can only speculate whether Steele Rudd wrote these stories during a long night of camping or perhaps while attempting to coax a cow into giving milk?either scenario feels equally plausible. While each story stands alone like a quirky statue in a park of oddities, together they form a mosaic of hilarity and mishap. If you?ve ever found yourself in a situation where you thought, ?How on Earth did I get here??, you?ll undoubtedly resonate with the misadventures of these characters. You might even find yourself wondering if perhaps they?re not so different from your own family, minus the accents and possibly the facial hair. But let?s not forget the absurdity that wraps around these narratives like a snug blanket on a chilly Australian evening. Steele Rudd?s storytelling is peppered with the kind of irony that makes you chuckle even as you shake your head in disbelief. Here, the mundane becomes magnificent, and the ridiculous transforms into a riotous romp that leaves you both entertained and mildly confused?much like family gatherings during the holidays. As you traverse through the whimsical tales of Dad and Dave, you may find yourself mulling over the complexities of life, love, and whether it?s acceptable to wear socks with sandals. The book doesn?t promise enlightenment, but it does offer a peculiar comfort that can only be derived from shared absurdities and the realization that life is, indeed, full of hilarious mishaps. Condition: As you meander through the pages of this used copy, you may notice the charming signs of age, such as a slightly dog-eared corner here and a mysterious coffee stain there, each adding character and authenticity to this literary adventure. The pages are yellowed a touch, reminiscent of those family photo albums that throw you into a nostalgia-induced spiral. You might even find a few handwritten notes in the margins?perhaps someone else?s attempts to solve the mysteries of Dad and Dave or just random musings on the best way to brew tea. Either way, it?s part of the journey. So, if you find yourself in need of a good chuckle or simply want to escape into a world where the primary concerns revolve around biscuits and the occasional sheep, "The Dad And Dave Stories" is waiting for you. Snatch it up from Crappy Old Books, and let the absurdity commence?you won?t regret it, and if you do, well, at least you?ll have a good story about that too. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Black boards with illust. unclipped jacket; Slight age toning/discoloured pages but clean & unmarked inside; jacket has a small crease on bottom of front flap but overall free of any chips/tears; A reprint of a classic collection of stories featuring Dad & Dave Rudd first featuring back in 1899 & 1903; Illust. by the original sketches such as Lionel Lindsay, Norman Lindsay, A.J. Fischer and others. Lionel Lindsay (jacket) (illustrator).…

Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. Reprint. 200 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in As new condition throughout. Sandy's Selection; Back At Our Selection. LINDSAY, NORMAN & LIONEL (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Book condition is fine. Dust jacket fine. Spine intact. Text body clean. This volume includes the complete text of the most famous Selection stories, first published in the Bulletin and later in the two collections. On Our Selection (1899) and Our New Selections (1903). The illustrations to these original editions, by such artist as Norman Lindsay, Lionel Lindsay, A.J Fischer and others, were felt to be so much of these stories that a number of the have been included. Excellent copy.…

Viking, 1987. Reprint. A near fine copy only marked by light rubbing to the board edges. The d/w is also near fine with light sunfading to the spine.

paperback (ex libris); 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.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Not Applicable. Reprint. Medium softcover, reprint, 248gms, 196 pages. Though created long ago, Dad and Dave, the prodigal Dan, Mum, the girls Kate and Sal, the twins and the irrepressible young Joe still spring to life from the pages. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and light page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good in Mylar Sleeve. Reprint. 196 pages. Black/white illustrations. An ex-lib book, text pages bright and clean, starting to tan with age. Norman Lindsay (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 220x140x25mm+354g . . Angus and Robertson. . 1986. . . . Pp196. Australian classics edition. Hard black boards in original dust jacket: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted. . . . . Domestic_tracked_OR_registered_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_Within_Australia:_AU$11.60. …

illus super octavo boards, illus; 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardback, no d/j. Very light bumping to spine, o/w v/g. Illustrated by Louis Silvestro.

HARDCOVER. Times House, 1987. The Collector's Library of Australia's Great Books edition. A fine, as new and unread copy in red faux leather boards with gilt decoration. Bookseller sticker to the front pastedown. LINDSAY, NORMAN & LIONEL (illustrator).

Book, Hardcover. Condition: Used. Dad & Dave. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. The cover has a little wear. The page edges are a bit foxed. 174 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Louis Silvestro (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 174 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good ++. Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket Good ++. Reprint. xxviii +196 pages. B&W illustrations.Clean yellow background dustjacket with spine which is moderately sun-faded to light yellow. Light/moderate wear to edges and corners. Clean black hardback binding with light/moderate wear to boards' corners and spine-ends. Browning to page-edges and light browning to page-margins, ink writing to flyleaf o/w pages clean and tidy.…

Laminated Illus. Boards. Condition: Fine. 1st of This Edition. 174 pages. Black/white illustrations. A nice clean, straight, unmarked book. Louis Silvestro (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Size 255mmx190mm. Laminated boards, no jacket. Uproarious tales of Australia's favourite fictional family, brilliantly illustrated in colour and black and white by Louis Silvestro. Dad, Dave, Sarah, Joe, Mother and all the rest of the irrepressible Rudd family stumble hilariously from one escapade to another. Louis Silvestro (illustrator).…

Octavo, 174pp, illustrated, original wrappers, a very good copy. First edition.

Hardback. Steele Rudd, J.M. Dent Pty. Limited, Melbourne. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsA beloved classic of Australian rural literature, A Dad and Dave Selection chronicles the hilariously chaotic lives of the Rudd family as they struggle to carve out a living on a Queensland selection - a small, government-granted farming plot - in the late nineteenth century. With sharp wit and warm affection, the stories present the bumbling yet endearing patriarch Dad and his son Dave as they battle drought, debt, and the unforgiving bush in a series of comedic misadventures. The tone is distinctly humorous yet grounded in the harsh realities of pioneer life, illustrating both the absurdity and the resilience of the Australian battler spirit. These sketches, drawn from Steele Rudd's celebrated On Our Selection series, gave birth to two of the most iconic characters in Australian literary history, whose names became synonymous with the larrikin humour and stoic determination of the bush. A cornerstone of Australian folklore, this collection remains an essential and thoroughly entertaining read for anyone interested in the nation's cultural and literary heritage. Hardback.…

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: Steele Rudd Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 0 Four volumes in this The Complete Works of Steele Rudd boxed set- - On Our Selection - The Old Homestead - The Rudd Family - A City Selection. Secondhand, Hardback.…

Hardcover. First edition thus. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine (spine lightly faded) dust jacket (in mylar). 196 pps.

200 pp, decorated end-papers, gilt top edge, fine copy in gold-blocked, decorated, red boards.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good in Mylar Sleeve. First Edition. 64 pages, with single and double-spread colour illustrations. Half of front endpaper removed, otherwise an acceptable ex-library book. Text pages spotless. Max Mannix (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Thus. Four titles : The Old Homestead, On Our Selection, The Rudd Family, A City Selection - Four Volume Set in slip case (slight scuffing to edges). B&W illustrations throughout. 21 cm x 20 cm x 13 cm. heavy book may require extra postage (2.5 kg).…

HARDCOVER.  Reprint. A four volume boxed set with all 4 volumes in near fine condition in fine d/w's. The box is good with some scuffing and wear.

Reprint. Four volumes. original pictorial cloth boards, dustjackets, b&w illus. In original illustrated card slipcase. Very good condion. A good clean set. [Heavy set, may require extra postage] Collection of comic writing by "Steele Rudd" (Arthur Hoey Davis, 1868- 1935), Queensland writer.