max forbes (30 resultados)

paperback. Condición: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Condición: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with minor age tone. DJ with some edge wear and creasing.

115pp. + list of illustrations oblong 4to Profusely illustrated in black and white Black cloth Bottom edge lightly crushed: Near Fine/VG+ dj (small edge tear) 0-7018-0441-6.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. 1st American Edition. B&W Illustrations; Signed by Not signed; Black cloth hardcovers with tan spine. Orange and black lettering on spine. White lettering on front. Spine is straight, binding tight. Pages are clean and bright.

Hardcover. Condición: Good +. No Jacket. First American Edition. Splotches and soils on exterior; else a nice copy. Book.

Condición: Very Good. 1st edition. Printed boards, dj, VG/G. unpaginated [ 144pp ], b/w frontis & 114 b/w illustrations, dustjacket paint splashed & worn along the dges with a repaired tear, page margins a little tanned. A collection of engravings, paintings & images which were made by the Victorian colonists who were among the first to venture intot he Australian interior. 725 grams.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good+. First edition 1967, 140pp, 115 illlustrations, black boards with sl worn dustwrapper; Oblong quarto.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 2nd Edition. a vivid example of a changing approach to the history of Australia as the First Inhabitants were granted full citizenship rights upon referendum conducted in 1967. A well illustrated volume presents brief history of exploration and development of so-called Terra Nullius, 1788-c.1872, provides interesting information on very roots of the Australian identity while indigenous population unstoppable resistance towards colonization had been subtly omitted, substituted with sole outbursts triggered by culturally-insensitive particular explorers. Alison Forbes has won nearly every award the Australian book design and publishing industry has to offer. Some of the awards she has won include the Award of Honour from the Australian Book Publishers Association"for her continued and outstanding contribution to Australian book design and production," the 1968 Transfield Design Award for The Land that Waited with Max Harris, the book of the Year in 1974-75 from the Australian Publishers Association for John Cotton's Birds of the Port Phillip District of NSW, 1843-1848 as well as awards from the Australian Commercial and Industrial Artists Association (ACIAA).

hardcover. Condición: very good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: very good. Profusely illustrated. Oblong 4to, cloth, d.w. Melbourne, (1967). Very good.

Black & White Cloth. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First American Publication. Black & White Cloth. Good/No Jacket. First American Publication. Hardback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 115 pages, plus a 'List of Illustrations' by David Thomas (115 illustrations from the 18th & 19th C, with explanatory text); from the Introduction: "The unique aspect of the Australian colonial experience was that there were two great protagonists, the settlers and the very land itself. It was a land that waited, and seemingly was passive and ancient, but was capable of uncoiling, as it were, and striking back against human agencies. .The Australian story, in its moods and melancholy, in its energy and resistances, is best told by the personal writings of contemporary individuals, and by the illustrators and artists of the time." Book condition: Top edge is dyed orange; Lower spine cover corners are worn so a little board is showing, and there is a 0.5 inch break extending up from the bottom adjacent the hinge; one of the cover corners shows a bit of board; front cover is warped up at the end circa 1/8th inch; Name, city and year is wriltten in ink, top of front fly; else book is in nice condition.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. 1st Edition. pp.(iv)+140 (unnumbered). 23 x 25cm. 115 black and white illustrations, some double-page. Illustrated end papers. Full description of each illustrations. Hard cover in dust jacket. Light edge wear to lower edge. Dust jacket with slight damage. ('Illustrations of the Australian colonial experience' . to c.1900).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. c.144pp. (unnumbered). c.23 x 25cm (landscape). Consist largely of 115 black and white illustrations most full page, some double page. Some accompanying text. Description and commentary on the illustrations at the end. Illustrated end papers. Hard cover in dust jacket. A very good clean copy. Illustrations drawn from a wide range of sources to depict the early years of colonial Australia.

hardcover and dustwrapper in very good condition; unpaginated, c120 pages, b/w illusts, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.

Hardback. 1st Edition. Oblong Quarto Size. Very Good condition in Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. Light wear to dustjacket edges and corners. Includes the original paper wrap-around. Illustrated with Black and White plates. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 116 pages + List of Illustrations. Attempts to capture the changing historical mood of the Australian colonial experience illustrated by art and engravings of the time.

Hardback. Max Harris & Alison Forbes, Lansdowne Press. Author: Max Harris & Alison ForbesBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne Press, 1971Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: No dust jacketThis book attempts to capture the changing historical mood of the Australian colonial experience through artworks over various mediums to encapsulate the Australian story - its moods and melancholy, resistance and energies and all. Hardback.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Previous owner has annotated in pen several pages. Dust jacket is intact but has significant tear to right edge front cover and back covers. Now enclosed in dust jacket protector.This book attempts to capture the changing historical mood of the Australian colonial experience. It is not a potted history of Australia, but rather some kind of theory of Australian history, a theory which is not only confirmed by what ordinary people wrote about their experience of Australia in colonial days but also by the way artists looked at the country. Based on the 1967 ABC documentary film.

Condición: Very Good. Oblong 4to. hardcover. 114 b/w illus. + list of illustrations by David Thomas. Very good, some foxing to endpapers & edges. / Very good d/w.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Reprint. 136 pages. History of early Australia depicted by various artists. A nice clean, tight, straight book. Jacket in clear mylar sleeve.

Hardback. Max Harris & Alison Forbes, Lansdowne Press. Author: Max Harris & Alison ForbesBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne Press, 1967Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA sweeping visual and historical journey into a continent shaped by ancient forces and quiet transformation. This work captures the raw beauty, deep time, and evolving identity of a land unlike any other. A richly evocative portrait for readers who love geography, history, and the poetry of place. Hardback.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. Hardback 1967 1st Edition. Very Good condition in good DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. Light wear to dust jacket edges and corners. Illustrated with Black and White plates. Attempts to capture the changing historical mood of the Australian colonial experience. Illustrated with art and engravings of the time. 116 pages + List of Illustrations. Quarto Size.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 272 pages. 9.22x6.14x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 3 Updated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. Oblong quarto, a very good copy,digital photos available.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. Oblong quarto, a very good copy,digital photos available.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 219 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1988. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume no.87-4173, Pages:- 72, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume no.87-4173 72 72.