Certain Style, A: Beatrice Davis, a Literary Life

Viking, 2001. Hardcover in Dustjacket. Fine. Biography of Beatrice Davis (1902-92), Australia's most celebrated book editor, known as the 'backroom girl of Australian literature'. Documents her work as general editor at Angus and Robertson from the late 1930s to the early 1970s, including her work with novelists such as Thea Astley, Miles Franklin, Xavier Herbert, Ruth Park, Hal Porter and Patricia Wrightson. Examines her role in the development of Australia's literary culture. Includes photographs, notes, bibliography and index. Author has worked as a book editor since 1975 and written social histories, including 'Out of the Bakelite Box: The heyday of Australian radio', and novels of young adults, including 'Angel Claws I Love You'First Edition. 344 p., [16] p. of plates ; 24 cm. #251021 Includes bibliographical references and index.National Biography Award of Australia, 2002Davis, Beatrice, 1909-1992.  |  Angus & Robertson -- History.  |  Women editors -- Australia -- Biography.  |  Book editors -- Australia -- Biography.  |  Women publishers -- Australia -- Biography.  |  Publishers and publishing -- Australia -- History -- 20th century. Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Hardcover in Dustjacket Fine