9781921656705 - The Donald Friend Diaries: Chronicles & Confessions of an Australian Artist de Britain, Ian (7 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. At age fourteen, Donald Friend declared- 'Have done quite a lot of painting lately, and have made up my mind that I shall be an artist. And I shall be famous!'Friend achieved his aim. He also left behind more than two million words of brilliant, intimate diary entries-one of the greatest acts of autobiography in Australian history. This is the first single-volume selection of these writings and includes material from the two 'lost' wartime diaries recently unearthed in America by Ian Britain, along with handsome sketches by Friend.Everyone is here- Russell Drysdale, Margaret Olley, Jeffrey Smart, Robert Helpmann, Barry Humphries and Robert Hughes, Mick Jagger and Gore Vidal. Friend's frank and often acerbic reflections trace his career, acquaintances and love affairs-inAustralia, England, Italy, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Bali-as well as many of the notable characters and events of the twentieth century.Most of all, the diaries attest to his ceaseless desire to understand and master his art. 'Neither love, food, writing, money or music, nor flattery nor sincere admiration nor the company of friends (all the things I am most partial to),' Friend wrote, 'could seduce me from my painting.' Reworked into a chronological narrative, and supplemented by material from correspondence and interviews, The Donald Friend Diaries reveal an extraordinary Australian life. At age fourteen, Donald Friend declared: "Have done quite a lot of painting lately, and have made up my mind that I shall be an artist. And I shall be famous!" Friend achieved his aim. He also left behind more than two million words of brilliant, intimate diary entries. This is the first single-volume selection of these writings. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: Good. First Edition. 478 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear present, but still a presentable copy.

Trade Paperback. Very Good+ condition. Black & white illustrations. Foreword by Barry Humphries. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 478 pages. The first single volume edition of Australian artist, Donald Friend's diaries. Includes material from two 'lost' wartime diaries, a newly discovered deathbed confession and dozens of Freiend's sketches.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Minimal wear to covers. Spine nor creased. Internally clean. 478pp Size: 150mm x 235mm. Book.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo, xiv+478 pages, paperback, a very good copy.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. At age fourteen, Donald Friend declared- 'Have done quite a lot of painting lately, and have made up my mind that I shall be an artist. And I shall be famous!'Friend achieved his aim. He also left behind more than two million words of brilliant, intimate diary entries-one of the greatest acts of autobiography in Australian history. This is the first single-volume selection of these writings and includes material from the two 'lost' wartime diaries recently unearthed in America by Ian Britain, along with handsome sketches by Friend.Everyone is here- Russell Drysdale, Margaret Olley, Jeffrey Smart, Robert Helpmann, Barry Humphries and Robert Hughes, Mick Jagger and Gore Vidal. Friend's frank and often acerbic reflections trace his career, acquaintances and love affairs-inAustralia, England, Italy, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Bali-as well as many of the notable characters and events of the twentieth century.Most of all, the diaries attest to his ceaseless desire to understand and master his art. 'Neither love, food, writing, money or music, nor flattery nor sincere admiration nor the company of friends (all the things I am most partial to),' Friend wrote, 'could seduce me from my painting.' Reworked into a chronological narrative, and supplemented by material from correspondence and interviews, The Donald Friend Diaries reveal an extraordinary Australian life. At age fourteen, Donald Friend declared: "Have done quite a lot of painting lately, and have made up my mind that I shall be an artist. And I shall be famous!" Friend achieved his aim. He also left behind more than two million words of brilliant, intimate diary entries. This is the first single-volume selection of these writings. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. At age fourteen, Donald Friend declared- 'Have done quite a lot of painting lately, and have made up my mind that I shall be an artist. And I shall be famous!'Friend achieved his aim. He also left behind more than two million words of brilliant, intimate diary entries-one of the greatest acts of autobiography in Australian history. This is the first single-volume selection of these writings and includes material from the two 'lost' wartime diaries recently unearthed in America by Ian Britain, along with handsome sketches by Friend.Everyone is here- Russell Drysdale, Margaret Olley, Jeffrey Smart, Robert Helpmann, Barry Humphries and Robert Hughes, Mick Jagger and Gore Vidal. Friend's frank and often acerbic reflections trace his career, acquaintances and love affairs-inAustralia, England, Italy, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Bali-as well as many of the notable characters and events of the twentieth century.Most of all, the diaries attest to his ceaseless desire to understand and master his art. 'Neither love, food, writing, money or music, nor flattery nor sincere admiration nor the company of friends (all the things I am most partial to),' Friend wrote, 'could seduce me from my painting.' Reworked into a chronological narrative, and supplemented by material from correspondence and interviews, The Donald Friend Diaries reveal an extraordinary Australian life. At age fourteen, Donald Friend declared: "Have done quite a lot of painting lately, and have made up my mind that I shall be an artist. And I shall be famous!" Friend achieved his aim. He also left behind more than two million words of brilliant, intimate diary entries. This is the first single-volume selection of these writings. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.