Lex Marinos (8 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Lex Marinos was born into a family of Greek cafe owners and grew up in Wagga Wagga, where the acting bug found him at a time when Australian forms of theatre were just being reinvented. With his Australian voice and Greek features, he set a puzzle to casting agents; but as new forms of public entertainment emerged he built a set of freelance skills to last a lifetime: radio presenter, stage and screen actor and director, all-purpose ethnic in TV comedy, host of multicultural celebrations. To government he became an adviser on public events and ethnic issues. In this paper, another in the Professionals series by senior artists, Marinos reflects on how our society has transformed; and engagingly discusses how to succeed in one of the most discouraging professions in the world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paper Back. Condition: Very Good. 244 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size E: 8"-9" Tall (203-228mm).

paperback in very good condition; 342 pages, b/w pgotos.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book condition is fine. Soft cover. 1st edition, published 1996. Text body clean and unmarked. Book block clean all sides. Book boards clean front and back. Spine intact. Over-all an excellent and neat of the book. See photos for synopsis and more information.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Lex Marinos was born into a family of Greek cafe owners and grew up in Wagga Wagga, where the acting bug found him at a time when Australian forms of theatre were just being reinvented. With his Australian voice and Greek features, he set a puzzle to casting agents; but as new forms of public entertainment emerged he built a set of freelance skills to last a lifetime: radio presenter, stage and screen actor and director, all-purpose ethnic in TV comedy, host of multicultural celebrations. To government he became an adviser on public events and ethnic issues. In this paper, another in the Professionals series by senior artists, Marinos reflects on how our society has transformed; and engagingly discusses how to succeed in one of the most discouraging professions in the world. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Paperback, covers are lightly handled. Some creasing at the edges. Spine alittle sunned. Some light foxing of free endpapers and the odd page.Page edges are evenly and moderately thumbed. Bearing foxed edges. Binding is neat and tidy, this book is in good condition. *We try to describe the faults of our books meticulously - they often present better than they sound.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Unread copy. Blood and Circuses is the wry and charming story of a young Greek Australian boy, whose family ran a cafe in Wagga Wagga in the 1950s and who dreamt of making his life in the theatre. It is a vivid account of a life lived to the full, beautifully written by a much- loved Australian. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Peter 'Crackers' Keenan, former Aussie Rules footballer and now commentator and media larrikin, has always loved the punt. After a lifetime in the racing scene he has a swag of stories as thick as a bookies bag. Now, with Dead Certs and Dog Food, Crackers, in his inimitable style gives you the mail on Australia's funniest racing yarns.…