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Viking Melbourne 2001 . 24.0 16.0cms, 344pp, b/w Illusts very good+ hardback & dustwrapper Davis (1909-1992) was the general editor at Angus & Robertson from the late '30s to the early '70s. She nurtured the talents of many mid-century Australian novelists.

Viking Melbourne 2001 . As New Med 8vo, 344pp, b/w Illusts As New Hard Cover Davis (1909-1992) was the general editor at Angus & Robertson from the late '30s to the early '70s. She nurtured the talents of many mid-century Australian novelists.

Melbourne, Viking, 2001.. 322pp. 8vo. Original boards in dustwrapper, b&w photographic plates, a near fine copy.. First edition.

Melbourne: Penguin Books, 2002. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white photos centre spread, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. 349 pp. This book is about Beatrice Davis, 1909 - 1992, who was Australia's most acclaimed book editor, the 'backroom girl of Australian literature'. As general editor at Angus & Robertson from the late thirties to the early seventies, she nurtured the talents of a host of well-known writers. In the course of her outstanding career Beatrice Davis saw Australian publishing change from a genteel pursuit to a market-dominated industry. The book also tells the story of that change, illustrated by the decline and fall of Beatrice's beloved Angus & Robertson, for almost a century Australia's premier publishing house. The author portrays a woman whose passion for living was as great as her passion for Australian literature.

Melbourne: Viking, 2001. First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Splendid biography of acclaimed book editor who held sway at Angus & Robertson for more than 3 decades. (8) 344pp inc. index. B&w plates. Size: 8vo

Viking Penguin, Melbourne - first edition 2001 hardcover, 9 1/2" x 6 1/4", with dust jacket AS NEW book in AS NEW unclipped dust jacket Light-brown cloth-bound boards with white type to spine, illustrated endpapers, 27 b&w photographs, Writers and Their Works, Bibliography, Index. As general editor at Australia's largest publisher from the late 1930s to the early 70s, Beatrice Davis nurtured the talents of a host of well-known writers, including Thea Astley, Miles Franklin, Ruth Park, Hal Porter and Patricia Wrightson. This is an erudite and witty biography set in an era of great change.

Melbourne: Viking / Penguin Books, 2001. 1st ed.. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, minor edgewear jacket, cover edges little rubbed, pages lightly toned. 344 pp. First edition. A biography by Jacqueline Kent about Beatrice Davis, 1909 - 1992, who was Australia's most acclaimed book editor, the 'backroom girl of Australian literature'. As general editor at Angus & Robertson from the late1930s to the early 1970s, she nurtured the talents of many well-known writers. In the course of her outstanding career Beatrice Davis saw Australian publishing change from a genteel pursuit to a market-dominated industry. The book is also the story of that change, illustrated by the decline and fall of Beatrice's beloved Angus & Robertson, for almost a century Australia's premier publishing house. The author portrays a woman whose passion for living was as great as her passion for Australian literature.

Newsouth Publishing, 2018. Paperback. New. 2nd edition. 347 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.25 inches.

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 --… Read More

Paperback / softback. New. Originally published to great acclaim in 2001, A Certain Style introduced Beatrice Davis to thousands of readers and told a history of books and publishing in twentieth-century Australia. This reissue has a new introduction and updates throughout as the author presents a compelling account of a contradictory woman and her times.

Viking, Australia, 2001. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. As New/As New. 344 pp, inc. index, notes, bibliography, b/w photos,original cloth, 8vo, dust jacket in protective cover. An excellent copy. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Quantity Available: 1. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 000334. .

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

ReadHowYouWant. paperback. New. 6x1x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing