wild cat falling (39 resultados)

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Wild Cat Falling is the story of an Aboriginal youth, a 'bodgie' of the early sixties who grows up on the ragged outskirts of a country town, falls into petty crime, goes to gaol, and comes out to do battle once more with the society who put him there. Its publication in 1965 marked a unique literary event, for this was the first novel by any writer of Aboriginal blood to be published in Australia. As well, it is a remarkable piece of literature in its own right, expressing the dilemmas and conflicts of the young Aboriginal in modern Australian society with its memorable insight and stylishness. This is the story of an Aboriginal youth, a "bodgie" of the early 1960s. He grows up on the ragged outskirts of a country town, falls into petty crime, goes to gaol and comes out to do battle, once more, with the society that put him there. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condición: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Soft Cover. Condición: Very Good ++. Trade paperback, second (1993) printing, 131 pages; tiny traces of shelf and reading wear, but very gently used, very clean and unmarked.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 131 pages. illustrated. Some ink underlining of text.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Cover wear, remainder mark, o/w very good. Softbound 8vo. This book's publication in 1965 marked a unique literary event, for this was the first novel by any writer of Aboriginal blood to be published in Australia. As well, it is a remarkable piece of literature in its own right, expressing the dilemmas and conflicts of the young Aborigine in modern Australian society with memorable insight and stylishness. 131pp. B/w text illustrations. > Language: English | > Size: 8vo | > Media/Binding: Soft cover |.

First Edition of Australian Aboriginal author's FIRST BOOK. By Colin Johnson [Mudrooroo]. -- Hardcover, 131 pages. Condition: Very good, with good dust jacket (3/4-inch chip, edge-wear, light soil).

Condición: Good. 1965. First Edition Thus. 131 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with chips, tears and creasing.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Harmondsworth, UK: Penguin, 1966. 1st paperback edition. Paperback. 126 p. Very Good - owner's bookplate, spine faded, else in very good, clean, fresh and sound condition. The frightening story of a part-Aboriginal Australian trying to cope with a hostile society - by a man who lived in it.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condición: Bien. Roman Ilustrador. Introduced by Stephen Muecke Todos nuestros libros son de segunda mano. El servicio contrareembolso tiene un coste adicional de 3 euros.

Paperback. Condición: 1984. A very good copy.

Set in the early 1960s, this novel tells of an Aboriginal youth growing up on the outskirts of a country town and his relationship with society. First published in 1965, it was the first novel by an Aboriginal writer to be published in Australia. This edition contains an introduction by Stephen Muecke. Imprint, 1993. Reprint. A well used copy that is in good condition.

Pictorial Wraps. Condición: Very Good. Reprint. Introduced by Stephen Muecke. Foreword by Mary Durack. Cover illustration by Elizabeth Durack. Imprint Classics. Printed in Australia. Slight handling wear, otherwise a nice clean tight solid softcover copy. xxvi + 131pp. SB-20.

Paperback. Condición: Good. 131 pages. Owner's name inside front cover, otherwise a clean book.

SIGNED, paperback (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

xvii+131pp. 8vo. Original wraps. With decorative drawings by Elizabeth Durack and a foreword by Mary Durack.

128pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. A very good copy. First paperback edition of this important work.

Trade Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A firm straight book, owner's name inside front cover, otherwise unmarked.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Good condition . Tanning to pages. Orange cover.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good+. Imprint edition with foreword by Mary Durack. 220gms weight ; 12mo ; 132 pages.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. 2nd Edition. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Spine is faded. Foredges are sunned. Published under Mudrooroo name Colin Johnson.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo Size. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket - now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. DJ spine ends lightly chipped and mild rubbing to DJ face. Black and white drawings by Elizabeth Durack. Foreword by Mary Durack. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. xviii, 131pp. The first novel by an Aboriginal writer to be published in Australia. This novel is based on his early life.

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First edition. A few closed tears, creasing and rubbing to slightly grubby dustjacket. Previous owner's name on flyleaf. A sound attractive copy.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. pp 131 d/j.

HARDCOVER. 1965. First edition. A very good copy. No d/w.

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Wild Cat Falling is the story of an Aboriginal youth, a 'bodgie' of the early sixties who grows up on the ragged outskirts of a country town, falls into petty crime, goes to gaol, and comes out to do battle once more with the society who put him there. Its publication in 1965 marked a unique literary event, for this was the first novel by any writer of Aboriginal blood to be published in Australia. As well, it is a remarkable piece of literature in its own right, expressing the dilemmas and conflicts of the young Aboriginal in modern Australian society with its memorable insight and stylishness. This is the story of an Aboriginal youth, a "bodgie" of the early 1960s. He grows up on the ragged outskirts of a country town, falls into petty crime, goes to gaol and comes out to do battle, once more, with the society that put him there. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Medium Trade Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Reprint. Medium Trade Paperback. 152 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Angus & Robertson, Australia, 2001. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Wild Cat Falling is the story of an Aboriginal youth, a 'bodgie' of the early sixties who grows up on the ragged outskirts of a country town, falls into petty crime, goes to gaol, and comes out to do battle once more with the society who put him there. Its publication in 1965 marked a unique literary event, for this was the first novel by any writer of Aboriginal blood to be published in Australia. As well, it is a remarkable piece of literature in its own right, expressing the dilemmas and conflicts of the young Aboriginal in modern Australian society with its memorable insight and stylishness. *** Quantity Available: 5. Category: Fiction; Australian; ISBN: 0207197326. ISBN/EAN: 9780207197321. Inventory No: 17010028.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. Dj chipped at extremities. Price not clipped (22s. 6d.).

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Wild Cat Falling is the story of an Aboriginal youth, a 'bodgie' of the early sixties who grows up on the ragged outskirts of a country town, falls into petty crime, goes to gaol, and comes out to do battle once more with the society who put him there. Its publication in 1965 marked a unique literary event, for this was the first novel by any writer of Aboriginal blood to be published in Australia. As well, it is a remarkable piece of literature in its own right, expressing the dilemmas and conflicts of the young Aboriginal in modern Australian society with its memorable insight and stylishness. This is the story of an Aboriginal youth, a "bodgie" of the early 1960s. He grows up on the ragged outskirts of a country town, falls into petty crime, goes to gaol and comes out to do battle, once more, with the society that put him there. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.