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Pacific Parade: Frank Clune
$12.00Frank Clune saw World War II as a turning point in Australia’s consciousness, turning its inhabitants’ attention to the Pacific region. This is his series of short sketches based on his travels: hitching a ride home on a sailing ship from Vancouver; seeing a giant turtle tow a dinghy madly about a bay as if it were a toy; the escape of convict William Bryant and his wife Mary in an open boat from Botany Bay to Koepang, in 1791; the slaughter of the crew of the brig Stedcombe - and many more tales of historic interest. -
Although he is best remembered for his classic westerns like Stagecoach, My Darling Clementine, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Irish-American director John Ford (1895–1973) made 136 diverse films during his 51-year career, winning Oscars for The Informer, The Grapes of Wrath, The Battle of Midway, and The Quiet Man. A master of psychological manipulation, Ford had a knack for goading brilliant performances out of his actors, albeit often through intimidation and verbal abuse. Dan Ford, John's grandson, draws on the director's personal archives and on intimate reminiscences from his family and friends - including John Wayne, whose acting career Ford had launched - Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and George O'Brien to produce the most complete and honest portrait ever written of the man and his astonishing output. Pappy was often cantankerous, irascible, and drunk and rarely made time for his family, but few who worked with him could resist his appealing energy. -
As a girl in England, Margaret was often in trouble with her mother for clumping through the house - often leaving a trail of oats and chaff on the carpet. When she came to Australia, her boots became an everyday part of her attire. In the Queensland outback, despite the dual handicap of being both a 'Pommie' and a woman, she strove for - and won - acceptance in the tough, male-dominated world of droving trails, mustering camps and cattle stations. Margaret has a keen eye for character- and the bush, she found, is peopled by 'characters'. She tells her story of being an apprentice cattle hand and later a wife and mother - often the only white woman for miles around - with lively humor.
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Sir Michael Parkinson occupies a unique place in the public consciousness. For many he is the chronicler of a generation. Through his onscreen work and his intelligent, thought provking journalism, he has introduced millions of people to the major names of sport of showbiz over the past five decades. In Parky's People, Parkinson gives us an intimate insight into the lives of great celebrities from all around the world. Now an international celebrity himself, the man from a humble but colourful Yorkshire mining family who can tease out the secrets of even the most reticent star guest. Those featured include Muhammad Ali, David Attenborough, Judi Dench, David Beckham, and many more. -
Kruger rose from a herdsman to a farmer, then became a local commando leader - and deprived of almost any formal education, became President of the Boer Republic who, at the turn of the last century, was the first to dent the prestige of the hitherto all-powerful British Empire. Inevitably he lost the Boer War, but the Boer commanders inflicted humiliating defeats on the British forces, winning the sympathy of multitudes of Europeans in the process. -
Tanya grew up in the eighties - while other teenagers were partying and rocking, doing their best to lose their virginity, she was told she could be anything she wanted to be, armed with the power of God and dangerous in the eyes of Satan and praying for revival in the church that would become Hillsong - Australia's most ambitious, entrepreneurial and influential religious corporation. A multi-million dollar, tax-free enterprise. Tanya's story opens up the world of Christian fundamentalism in this powerful, personal and by turns humorous and tragic exploration of an all-singing, all-swaying and allegedly 'open' mega-church. Tanya is no longer a member of Hillsong. -
The Perth sketchbook covers a range of places tat have contributed to Perth's history: Winthrop Hall Clock Tower; His Majesty's Theatre; St. George's Cathedral; The Cloisters; The Rottnest Cottages - and many more places. -
What did Peter Sellers do on the last day of his life? Why were some of his marriages unsuccessful and painful? What was really his relationship with his children? Above all, whence sprang the genius for comedy that made him a great and memorable star? Aided by hiterto highly confidential information and candid revelations by Lynne Fredericks, Seller's widow and the last of his four wives, Alexander Walker has compiled an incisive portrait of the complex and contradictory Peter Sellers - his mother dominated youth; his impulsive romances (real and imaginary) his tortured genius and reckless behaviour. With black and white photographs. -
This special edition includes Film Festivals; When They Were Young; Scenes That Shook Us; New Faces in Films; Stylists To The Stars... interviews, box office, spotlights, fashions and so much more. Illustrated with black and white photographs of the biggest stars of yesteryear.
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