Doreen Mcgrath (9 results)

Condition: Near Fine condition. Doreen Davie photographs (illustrator). First Edition. Evanston, Illinois:: Northwestern University, 1987. 6" wide by 9.25" tall. Bright, shiny, clean, tight. No owner's name or bookplate. Spine is uncreased, square and flat. Pages are fresh, crisp, and unmarked. Contributions include: Lynn Grossman (IN PROPORTION); Robert Coover (A SUDDEN STORY; CARTOON); James Kelman (OLD FRANCIS); Joyce Carol Oates (YARROW); Don Chaon (SURE I WILL); Leon Rooke (THE BLUE BABY; PRETTY PICTURES); Donald Davie (poems); Thomas McGrath (poems); Alan Shapiro (poems); plus non-fiction pieces by Al Young (JAZZ AND LETTERS: A COLLOQUY); Peter Schwendener (MILES DAVIS: THE LOSS OF LYRICISM); Paul Breslin (on the poetry of Derek Walcott); etc. First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine condition/No Jacket, as issued. Illus. by Doreen Davie photographs. 193pp. + 15 pages of ads.

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Uncommon memoir by Doreen McGrath & a look at the local history & characters in the Lime Bluffs area in Queensland. SIGNED in full & INSCRIBED by the author in black ink on title page: "Joe, I hope you enjoy reading about our North Queensland outback and the characters who make it what it is - a great place to live. Nice to have met you. Doreen McGrath. Petford. 2-9-83". With b&w photographs & illustrations. Wraparound cover illustration (which was commissioned by the author) by Glenn Hutton. Rear biography page notes (in part): "Born and reared amongst the Lime Buffs, Dorren McGrath grew up an individualist with a natural affinity for the craggy lime outcrops. For the past 20 years she has conducted a store, and of later years a Post Office beside the road to Chillagoe, where the limestone bluffs she originated from are now a famous tourist attraction as are the Chillagoe Caves". Printed in Australia. Slight handling wear, mild spotting, otherwise a nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 274pp. Uncommon title, scarce signed copy. SB-32. Signed by Author(s).

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Light edge and cover wear. Unmarked pages. Autographed Copy. All Orders Shipped With Tracking And Delivery Confirmation Numbers.

soft cover. No Jacket. 21 cm. 272 pages G. Good condition with shelf wear and creasing to covers, owner label on inside front cover, short note on title page, name on reverse of title page, light soiling, signed by author on title page. Signed by author.

paperback. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Signed on the Title Page (See Pic).Conceived, born and reared amongst the Lime Bluffs, DoreenMcGrath grew up an individualist with a natural affinity for the craggy lime outcrops.For the past 20 years she hasconducted a store, and of later years a Post Office, beside the road to Chillagoe, where the limestone bluffs she originatedform, are now a famous tourist atraaction as are the Chillagoe Caves.She tells her story and brings to life the characters she has met along the road of life. Signed Copy (See Picture).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 272 pp. cover is worn, edges of spine are abraded, inscribed by author on title page. Set in North Queensland in the years 1935-1980, Take it and Be Damned is the incredible story of an uneducated bushman who decided to get square with society. How he fleeced two lawyers and a doctor of vast sums of money over a period of 10 years makes fascinating reading and will keep the reader absorbed to the end. Read about Curly, a fair dinkum bushie who is never happier than when he is playing jokes on others. Sex! Scandal! Murder! Ribald humour. 0.0. Signed by Author(s).

Softcover. Condition: Good. Signed on the First Page (See Pic). Signed Copy (See Picture).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. McGrath, Doreen (illustrator). 28 pages. 8.25x8.25x0.07 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.