Mora Mirka (19 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.…

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).

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.

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, 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.

Secondhand, Hardback. [Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.Author: Mirka Mora Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 352Escape into the extraordinary life of Mirka Mora, the French-Australian bohemian artist and cultural icon, in this delightfully eccentric and passionate autobiography. From narrowly escaping the horrors of the Holocaust in her native Paris to settling in a staid 1950s Melbourne, Mora's story is a vivid canvas of survival, artistic obsession, and outrageous charm. She recounts her pivotal role in transforming the city's cultural scene, running legendary cafe-restaurants that became a magnet for artists and intellectuals, and living a life "wicked but virtuous," filled with lovers, art, and an unwavering zest for the unconventional. This is more than a memoir; it is a celebration of a life lived to the utmost and a unique insight into how an artist's world, family, and extraordinary generosity feed the imagination. Secondhand, Hardback.…

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.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Few artists in Australia are held in such affectionate public regard as Mirka Mora. Narrowly avoiding Auschwitz during World War II, she left France in the early 1950s with husband Georges and settled in Melbourne. There they ran three cafe-restaurants which became magnets for artists, writers and intellectuals. A self-taught painter, Mirka observed and absorbed the works of her friends and contemporaries. John Perceval's flamboyance, Arthur Boyd's naturalness, Charles Blackman's poetry and Joy Hester's passion were all inspirations. This is a delightfully eccentric account of a life lived to the utmost, of the way an artist works and the way in which life feeds art. It celebrates the highs and lows of Mirka's bohemian existence, her lovers, work, family - and the rich array of characters who were drawn into her world by her intelligence, generosity and flair for outrageousness. 330pp This book is quite heavy and may incur extra postage than quoted. The book may be collected from the Rotary Charity Book shop at Docklands, Melbourne Please note that we sell our book for the Australian $. Sometimes the USA $ shows on the website.…

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.…

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.

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.…

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.

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

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

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.…

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

Condition: Good. [Melbourne, Courtin/Fevola Publishing, 1970]. Folio (425 × 270 mm), [12] leaves including the covers, printed rectos only (all but one leaf on blue-back paper), the title with colouring in blue and yellow. Ring bound, apparently as issued (now disbound with the original rings retained); approximately half of the leaves with short closed tears or bursts where the rings are inserted (many sealed on the verso); one leaf cropped at the left-hand edge; occasional unobtrusive marks and other minor signs of age and handling; overall in good condition. A charming and ephemeral production, rare on the open market. The National Library of Australia notes an edition of only 50 copies.…