Miles Franklin in America: Her Unknown (Brilliant) Career. by Coleman, Verna - 1981

Sirius Books, United Kingdom and Australia, 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. Illustrator: Photographic. 700 g; X, 222 pages, last three pages blank, includes a chapter notes, bibliography, index. The text is illustrated with numerous black-and-white photographs. "This book aims to tell the story of young Miles in Australia and of her second career, as Stella Franklin, in the United States it also traces the development of the young novelist through the American years to London, where Brent of Bin Bin emerged. The American experience, when she was the often anguished but always brave and vibrant Stella was a vital part of the life of Miles Franklin. Then her nature was torn between the writer and the activist, causing much pain. Eventually she made her choice, and, in London, though still intensely committed to feminism, withdrew gradually from any active involvement and returned to her craft, and success in the guise of Brent of Bin Bin. Page X Size: 8vo - over… Read More

Sirius Book [ Angus and Robertson Publishers ), Sydney, 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. Illustrator: Photographic. 700 grammes; X, 222 pages, last 3 Blank, acknowledgements, forward by author, notes, bibliography and index. The text is illustrated with contemporary black-and-white photographs and reproductions of the novelist's books dust wrappers. Black coloured boards with gilt writing on the spine. Gilt printers' cartouche to the lower spine edge. A little rubbing to the top and bottom spine edge and shelfwear to the lower book edges. Rubbing to the book corners. Photographic dust wrapper, showing Miles Franklin as a young woman, against a black background with red and white writing on the front panel and on spine. Small white printers' cartouche to the lower spine edge. Light rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper. Some rubbing to the panels of the dust wrapper as well. After the initial success of " My Brilliant Career " in 1901, the author Miles… Read More

Sirius Books, United Kingdom and Australia, 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Photographic. includes chapter notes, bibliography, index. The text is illustrated with numerous black-and-white photographs. there is a trace of rubbing at the head and tail of the spine section of the binding, no other damage to describe." "This book aims to tell the story of young Miles in Australia and of her second career, as Stella Franklin, in the United States it also traces the development of the young novelist through the American years to London, where Brent of Bin Bin emerged. The American experience, when she was the often anguished but always brave and vibrant Stella was a vital part of the life of Miles Franklin. Then her nature was torn between the writer and the activist, causing much pain. Eventually she made her choice, and, in London, though still intensely committed to feminism, withdrew gradually from any active involvement and returned to her… Read More

London: Sirius. 1981. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in a purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Gift inscription to front free endpaper [flyleaf]. 219 pages. What happened during Miles Franklin's years in America? Coleman provides some answers, based on Franklin's journals and private papers. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.

Angus & Robertson, 1981. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. This is the first Australian edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Front cover bottom edge slightly chipped but otherwise in sound condition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Essays & Literary Criticism; Australia; Australian History; ISBN: 0207145369. ISBN/EAN: 9780207145360. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 19889. . 9780207145360

TBS The Book Service Ltd, 1982-02. Hardcover. Good.

London: London: Sirius, 1981, 1981. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed By the Author. First Edition.. A very nice copy of this great book. Inscribed by the author. Laid in is an autographed letter from the author's husband, an Australian MP, written on his House of Representatives stationary..