Mick Obrien (22 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. John O'Brien "Call Caps & Big Screen" " cover art; also, drawings by Roz Chast, Charles Addams, James Stevenson, Donald RFeilly, Mick Stevens, Arnie Levin, Lee Lorenz, Edward Koren, , etc. (illustrator). 1st. stapled wraps; 124 clean, unmarked pages; items by/about: Poetry (Eavan Boland, W.S. Merwin, Sherod Santos); Mitchell Kriegman ("The Best Possible Me"); Peter Gordon ("The Curfew"); Kennedy Fraser (PROFILES: Miriam Rothschild) Milton Viorst (Reporter at Large: Iraq, pt 11); George Steiner (Books); Talk of the Town; Cinema, Theater, Arts, Music, Book Reviews, Etc. Grant Anderson, Scotland's Highland Games in full page DeWars ad on back cover.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 336 pp. Illustrated. Undated circa 1985. Scarce.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 336 pp. Illustrated. Undated circa 1985. Scarce.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Cased in a burgundy cloth boards covers with gilt titles. The Original wrappers are bound in. An attractive copy expensively bound by a previous owner. Some toning to text block. SELLER SUPPLIED IMAGES.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 240 pages. 9.00x7.00x9.12 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 240 pages. 9.00x7.00x9.12 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 240 pages. 9.00x7.00x9.12 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 240 pages. 9.00x7.00x9.12 inches. In Stock.

in-12, broché, 285p. Couverture illustrée. Petits plis au dos, sinon bel état.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book condition is fine. Soft cover. 1st edition. Unknown year of publication. Text body clean. Book boards clean front and back. Spine intact. Over-all an excellent and neat copy of the book. His beloved late mother would not have approved, but the seventh born of her nine children, baptized Michael David O'Brien, insists that, as the author-publisher of this self-published book he be called Mick, his invariably preferred version of his Christian name. It is as Mick O'Brien that this popular ex-seminarian and now retired lawyer complied with the Father's Day wishes of his four children by gathering together written answers to questions they would put to him. He then published them as a book containing as well some of his other writings, with a few contributions from elsewhere. While not strictly speaking an autobiography, A Badge of Honour tells much about Mick O'Brien's active and fascinating life. After school under the Christian Brothers he had spent six and a half years in two seminaries, Victoria's Corpus Christi College (CCC), Werribee and Glen Waverley from 1962 to 1966 and Rome's Propaganda Fide College from 1966 to 1968, without proceeding to priestly ordination. His was one of forty-two accounts of different men's seminary experiences published in Byways (Alella Books, 2018) and reviewed in the 2018 issue of this Journal (Volume 39, pages 215-218). That contribution is repeated in this book and expanded by references in a number of the essays. The writer has positive recollections of both colleges, where he believes he learned and went through much that would stand him in good stead in later life. As a proud CCC alumnus, he has been assisting the organisers of one celebration in 2023 marking the centenary of the opening of Archbishop Mannix's Werribee seminary in 1923. Half way during his second year in Rome, which he had grown to love, Mick decided that the priesthood would not be his calling, but he was allowed to complete the year of study and training in Propaganda and its next door Urban University in the hope that it all might serve him well after departure. Seminary superiors in many places would not have been so accommodating. Returning to Australia, O'Brien turned to Law for his future career, completing an Honours Law degree at Melbourne University. That career was, in his words, "predominantly in the area of criminal defence work within the Legal Aid Commission of Victoria, as its Director of the Criminal Law Division". In 1972 he became a foundation member of Fitzroy Legal Service, which set an example for similar bodies influenced by the protection of the accused by the Blackstone Principle, named after the English 19 (th) Century jurist Lord William Blackstone: "It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer." On behalf of the Young Christian Workers and the St Vincent de Paul Society from 1968 to 1974, Mick undertook regular prison visitation. He voluntarily did other extra-curricular work, including much for his old school, St Bernard's, Essendon. This book depends on sometimes long answers to random and presumably unpredictable questions. This leads to the contents being ordered somewhat haphazardly, but treasures are not hard to find. There is much about his family, including the author's eight siblings, only one of them still living, and four children, born after his happy marriage to Margaret Coghlan. It is in answer to the question "What would you consider your motto?" that the reply came to O'Brien in consoling words offered to him after an employment setback had been linked with a generous act he took to reduce the charge against an accused person. He was told he should wear what occurred "like a badge of Honour". He had no hesitation about adopting "A Badge of Honour" as his motto and as the title of this readable and worthwhile volume, which is expected to be followed by a self-published sequel he has been preparing, concentrating on his legal career. This reviewer.

Vintage reference photograph from the 1966 British documentary film, showing actress Julie Christie stretching out in a rattan chair. Provenance label on the verso. Considered by many to be the definitive portrayal of Swinging London at its peak, incorporating concert footage, street scenes, art events, film premieres and more. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

Condition: Used: Acceptable. Occasion - Etat Correct - Dos abîmé, Couv abîmée, Jauni - Légions noires (1954) - Grand Format.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1920. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 342, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 342 342.