Weekly by Obrien Denis (8 results)

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st thus. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Very Good condition. Colour and black & white illustrations and photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 155 pages. A nostalgic celebration of Australia through 50 years of one of its most popular magazines - The Australian Women's Weekly.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First . Original dark blue distinguished synthetic leather boards in red slip case: 160 pages. Illustrated., tipped in coloured plate from an original painting for the Australian Women's Weekly by W.E.Pidgeon (WEP).The distinguished synthetic leather bound hard cover edition limited to 1000 copies and published simultaneously with the Penguin soft cover edition. Lightly chipped at top of slip case.

Pictorial Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 155 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. Signed by Author.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges.Since its launch in 1933, The Australian Women's Weekly has become a model and mirror of Australian life, reflecting the lives of the high and the humble, in times of depression and prosperity, war and peace. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, it has flourished through waves of social change.Accustomed to criticism, praise and satire, it has come to live with and laugh at its image as an Australian. Drawing richly on material selected from 2600 magazine issues, this book traces half a century of Australian fashion, interests and attitudes. (back cover).

Paperback. Denis O'Brien, Penguin Books. Author: Denis O'BrienBinding: PaperbackPublisher: Penguin Books, 1982Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Previous owner marking FEPThis captivating non-fiction work chronicles the rich history of Australia as seen through the pages of its most beloved magazine. The Weekly: A Lively And Nostalgic Celebration Of Australia Through 50 Years Of Its Most Popular Magazine presents a vibrant tapestry of cultural shifts, societal trends, and iconic moments that shaped a nation. O'Brien masterfully illustrates how the publication mirrored and influenced Australian life, offering a unique perspective on its evolution. The narrative captures the magazine's enduring appeal, detailing its impact on generations of readers with warmth and insightful commentary. This volume serves as both a historical record and a delightful journey through a significant era of Australian media. Paperback.

Lge. 4to; pp. 160; frontispiece, over 120 colour illustrations, numerous b/w. illustrations, index, bibliography, a very good copy.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Large. Cover faded at top. 164 pages.

160 pp including index, large quarto, coloured and b&w illustrations throughout, very good copy in illustrated, limp wrappers.