Mora Mirka (25 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Written with great passion, this book is a unique insight into the way an artist works and the way in which life feeds art.Few artists in Australia are held in such affectionate esteem as Mirka Mora. Even fewer have had such an amazing life. Narrowly avoiding Auschwitz during the Second World War, she and her husband Georges settled in Melbourne, where their landmark cafe-restaurants became a magnet for artists, writers and intellectuals - a slice of Paris's Left Bank in an otherwise staid and provincial city. Both were also pivotal in the establishment of the acclaimed Museum of Modern Art at Heide.No conventional autobiography, Wicked but Virtuous is a delightfully eccentric account of a life lived to the utmost. It celebrates the highs and lows of Mirka's bohemian existence, her work, lovers, family, and the rich array of characters who were drawn into her world by her wisdom, generosity and outrageousness.Written with great passion, this book is a unique insight into the way an artist works and the way in which life feeds art. Few artists in Australia are held in such affectionate esteem as Mirka Mora. Even fewer have had such an amazing life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Softcover. Reprint. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. 250 pages. Few artists in Australia are held in such affectionate public regard as Mirka Mora. Even fewer have had such an amazing life. Narrowly avoiding Auschwitz during World War Two, she left France in the early 1950's and settled in Melbourne. With her husband she ran three landmark cafe-restaurants which became magnets for artists, writers and intellectuals - a slice of the Paris Left Bank in Melbourne. This book is a delightfully eccentric account of a life lived to the utmost. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

8vo, 268pp, colour and black and white illustrations. A near fine hardback copy in like dust jacket.

Octavo softcover (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.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 249 pages. This book is a little yellowed around the edges. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size D: 7"-8" Tall (177-203mm).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good to Very good. 1st Edition. Jacket spine and edge panels of jacket near spine sunned, else very good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Paperback Edition. With many illustrations, a very good copy; 200 x 130mm; [viii], 250 pages.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Written with great passion, this book is a unique insight into the way an artist works and the way in which life feeds art.Few artists in Australia are held in such affectionate esteem as Mirka Mora. Even fewer have had such an amazing life. Narrowly avoiding Auschwitz during the Second World War, she and her husband Georges settled in Melbourne, where their landmark cafe-restaurants became a magnet for artists, writers and intellectuals - a slice of Paris's Left Bank in an otherwise staid and provincial city. Both were also pivotal in the establishment of the acclaimed Museum of Modern Art at Heide.No conventional autobiography, Wicked but Virtuous is a delightfully eccentric account of a life lived to the utmost. It celebrates the highs and lows of Mirka's bohemian existence, her work, lovers, family, and the rich array of characters who were drawn into her world by her wisdom, generosity and outrageousness.Written with great passion, this book is a unique insight into the way an artist works and the way in which life feeds art. Few artists in Australia are held in such affectionate esteem as Mirka Mora. Even fewer have had such an amazing life. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback, 22.5x17cm, 282 pages, illustrated, credits, index, light general wear. When Sunday and John Reed purchased Heide, now the site of Heide Museum of Modern Art, it was a neglected former dairy farm.

330pp. Small 4to. Original boards in dustwrapper. Pictorial endpapers. Colour and black and white plates throughout. Backstrip of dustwrapper faded, otherwise a near fine copy. First edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 26cm x 30.5cm. 86 pages, colour illustrations. Red cloth, blind lettering, no jacket. Some insect damage to boards. Very minor foxing. Category: Art & Design; Art & Design::Australian Art. ISBN: 0333299329. ISBN/EAN: 9780333299326. Inventory No: 0036385.

hardcover. Condition: Fair. Discoloration on the spine. Wear on edges and corners. Clean pages with no markings. The image in this listing is stock photo for reference. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.Actual item may differ. Any queries, just ask for photos. Your satisfaction matters!

B-format paperback (20 X 13 cm. Condition: Very Good. 250pp incl index. Plus 32 pages b&w photos and 8 pages of b&w images of painted works by the author. Orig published in 2000. Pages lightly age-tanned. Light wear to the card covers. The spine is uncreased and the binding is firm.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Written with great passion, this book is a unique insight into the way an artist works and the way in which life feeds art.Few artists in Australia are held in such affectionate esteem as Mirka Mora. Even fewer have had such an amazing life. Narrowly avoiding Auschwitz during the Second World War, she and her husband Georges settled in Melbourne, where their landmark cafe-restaurants became a magnet for artists, writers and intellectuals - a slice of Paris's Left Bank in an otherwise staid and provincial city. Both were also pivotal in the establishment of the acclaimed Museum of Modern Art at Heide.No conventional autobiography, Wicked but Virtuous is a delightfully eccentric account of a life lived to the utmost. It celebrates the highs and lows of Mirka's bohemian existence, her work, lovers, family, and the rich array of characters who were drawn into her world by her wisdom, generosity and outrageousness.Written with great passion, this book is a unique insight into the way an artist works and the way in which life feeds art. Few artists in Australia are held in such affectionate esteem as Mirka Mora. Even fewer have had such an amazing life. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Square quarto; paperback; 210pp., with many full-colour and monochrome illustrations. Mild wear; covers rubbed and edgeworn with some light creasing. Very good. Postage quoted is for a standard format octavo book. Final charges may vary depending on size and weight. This collection of more than 100 recipes, along with the family stories and memories behind the food, is a very personal invitation to cook with the Grossi family.

8vo (24x17.5cm), hardback, prelims + 331pp. Very good condition in good dustwrapper (faded spine and front edges, bumped, tiny chip to lower rear fold, scuff marks). Bumped, owner's name penned at free front endpaper. B&w and colour illustrations and photographs. Pictures available on request.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Near Fine In A Very Good Jacket With A Faded Spine . Pp 330, Index, Illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine Pp 138 Illustrated Throughout.

2nd printing hardback with dust jacket Nice copy large octavo 330pp., col. & b/w pls. & ills., index, Nice copy of the first hardcover edition. Scarce.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. R100070064: 2003. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 138 pages - livre en anglais - nombreux dessins et quelques photos en couleurs et en noir et blanc hors texte. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: good. purple cloth with illustration, dust jacket, 330 pp, cloth partially discolored and torn, some scratching to dj Standard shipping (no tracking) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders. Cloth/dust jacket and Mylar wrapped Quarto.

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Sehr gut. Dust Jacket Condition: Gut bis sehr gut.

Ringwood, Melbourne : Penguin Books Australia Ltd, 2000. Octavo, cloth covered boards, illustrated dust jacket (spine heavily faded, worn), fore edge foxed, pp. 330, a richly illustrated and eccentric biography by the well-loved Australian artist Mirka Mora allowing a unique insight into the Melbourne art scene. Signed by the artist on the endpaper, dated Melbourne 2000.