Calthorpe Mena (17 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This powerful and affecting novel was first published in 1961, and is the hundredth book in the Text Classics series. The new edition comes with an introduction by Fiona McFarlane, acclaimed author of The Night Guest.Written with unerring skill and insight, The Dyehouse is a masterly portrait of postwar Australia,when industrial work was radically transformed by new technologies and society changed with it. Mena Calthorpe-who herself worked in a textile factory-takes us inside this world, vividly bringing to life the people of an inner-Sydney company in the mid-1950s- the bosses, middlemen and underlings; their dramatic struggles and their loves.This powerful and affecting novel was first published in 1961, and is the hundredth book in the Text Classics series. The new edition comes with an introduction by Fiona McFarlane, acclaimed author of The Night Guest. A masterly portrait of postwar Australia, when industrial work was radically transformed by new technologies and society changed with it. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 320 pages. The novel is set in a textile dye factory in a drab Sydney industrial suburb. It follows the interacting stories of the men and women who work at the Souther n Textiles Dye Work in the mid-1950s.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First. Set in an Australian dye factory.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. London:WILL COMBINE BOOKS TO SAVE POSTAGE IF POSSIBLE- SOFT COVER-MID SIZE-SMALL CREASE S DUE TO AGE Text Publishing Company, 2016 Used Written with unerring skill and insight, The Dyehouse is a masterly portrait of postwar Australia, when industrial work was radically transformed by new technologies and society changed with it Mena Calthorpe?who herself worked in a textile factory?takes us inside this world, vividly bringing to life the people of an inner-Sydney company in the mid-1950s: the bosses, middlemen and underlings; their dramatic struggles and their loves This powerful and affecting novel was first published in 1961, and is the hundredth book in the Text Classics series The new edition comes with an introduction by Fiona McFarlane, acclaimed author of The Night Guest Mena Calthorpe was born in Goulburn, New South Wales, in 1905, and grew up there After marrying, Calthorpe moved to Sydney and lived for most of her life in the Sutherland Shire Working in office jobs and writing in her spare time, she was active in literary groups and in the Labor Party?for some years she was a member of the Communist Party, and she opposed B A Santamaria?s attempts to stop communism in trade unions The Dyehouse was followed by The Defectors, which dramatised unions? internal power struggles Mena Calthorpe?s third and final novel was The Plain of Ala, an Irish migrant story, which was published in 1989 She died in 1996 is executed with a singular combination of charm, grace and tough-mindedness? Meanjin ?The Dyehouse is an extraordinary book?a true ensemble novel, written with astonishing control and animated by compassionate intelligence With its indelible Sydney setting, it deserves?more than deserves?to take its place among the great Australian novels about work, and to be celebrated as the 100th Text Classic? Fiona McFarlane ?A reminder of how rarely these days fiction tackles the world of work that so dominates our lives?Worth reading as much for its social history and its understanding of human nature as its rendering of the.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The Australian author's second novel. Jacket design by Len Hay. Very Good hardcover, in a Very Good dustjacket. Slight handling wear, tiny closed tears and edgewear with mild spotting to dustjacket, otherwise a nice clean tight copy. 193pp. Uncommon.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Written with unerring skill and insight, The Dyehouse is a masterly portrait of postwar Australia, when industrial work was radically transformed by new technologies and society changed with it. Mena Calthorpe who herself worked in a textile factory takes us inside this world, vividly bringing to life the people of an inner-Sydney company in the mid-1950s: the bosses, middlemen and underlings; their dramatic struggles and their loves. This powerful and affecting novel was first published in 1961, and is the hundredth book in the Text Classics series. Set in 1950s Sydney, this ensemble novel reveals the lives of men and women working in a textile factory. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author in blue pen on the front free end page. The inscription reads: Peg and Family, best regards (signature). The cover shows some wear with fading over the spine and yellowing around the edges. The corners are bowed inwards. There are some small stains. Otherwise it is intact and functional. The binding is sound. There is some light foxing on the page edges, otherwise the pages are clean and in good condition. Inscribed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This powerful and affecting novel was first published in 1961, and is the hundredth book in the Text Classics series. The new edition comes with an introduction by Fiona McFarlane, acclaimed author of The Night Guest.Written with unerring skill and insight, The Dyehouse is a masterly portrait of postwar Australia,when industrial work was radically transformed by new technologies and society changed with it. Mena Calthorpe-who herself worked in a textile factory-takes us inside this world, vividly bringing to life the people of an inner-Sydney company in the mid-1950s- the bosses, middlemen and underlings; their dramatic struggles and their loves.This powerful and affecting novel was first published in 1961, and is the hundredth book in the Text Classics series. The new edition comes with an introduction by Fiona McFarlane, acclaimed author of The Night Guest. A masterly portrait of postwar Australia, when industrial work was radically transformed by new technologies and society changed with it. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Medium Softcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Medium softcover, first edition, 320gms, 262 pages. Spanning four generations and over a century, this novel delves into the lives of the Field family who wrench themselves from Ireland chasing uncertain opportunities in Australia. Book is in good condition with mild general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st Australian printing 1961. Hardback in jacket. Lengthy AUTHOR SIGNED inscription to her Editor on the front end paper. No other inscriptions. Clean & tight book. Flat pages. Jacket has edge wear. Jacket is now under clear removable covers. Dispatched "Royal Mail Tracked 24" next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref 67/26 The Dyehouse by Mena Calthorpe. Published by Ure Smith, Sydney, Australia. THIS NOVEL WAS COMMENDED BY JUDGES OF THE MILES FRANKLIN AWARD 1961, WHICH WAS WON BY PATRICK WHITE. Signed by Author(s).

Or.bds. Dustjacket. 218pp. (sl foxing) Dustjacket covered in plastic. Bookplate on front pastedown. Very good copy. 1st ed. Inscribed by the author. Set in post-war Australia, The Dyehouse tells the story of a generation of people who worked in a textile factory in Sydney's inner west & how the arrival of new technologies change the social fabric.

Paper Back. Condition: Very Good. The book is a little worn with tanned and foxed page edges. The inside cover is well foxed. First page has a name in pen. Title page is signed in pen by author (?). 262 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Signed by Author (?).

[6]+193pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper, lightly rubbed at lower panel, creased on backstrip, minor wear to extremities. Offsetting to endpapers. A very good copy. First edition. Inscribed by the author for Olaf Ruhen.

Hard Cover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First Edition. VG+/VG. 8vo. original green boards gilt (a little rubbed & bumped, occ. trifling spots, else clean & bright) in dustwrapper priced $4.50 (rubbed & a little frayed); pp. [vi (last blank)], 194 (last blank). A very good copy.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Most of our very good books have only minor imperfections such as shelf wear consistent with a new book that's sat on a bookshop shelf for a year or two. Occasionally we may miss other minor imperfections as we have to grade books at speed. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. A very good copy, jacket slightly damaged, additional digital photos available. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. A very good copy, jacket slightly damaged, additional digital photos available. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.