Mora Mirka (23 results)

Condition: very_good. The book is clean and shows minor shelf ware,

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

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.

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

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.

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+. 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.

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!

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. 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.

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

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: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Dates vary. Bindings vary. 4 different uncommon books about or by the legendary Australian Artist and style influencer Mirka Mora (1928-2018). All are clean, unmarked and well-kept books, verging on unread-looking. As follows: Love and Clutter by Mirka Mora, 138 pages, hardcover/cloth (2003). MIRKA (Heide Museum show book, checklist and interview) 56 pages, paper binding, edition of 500 (2010). From the Home of MIrka Mora (Exhibition catalog), Essays by Jason Smith & Kendrah Morgan and Philippe Mora, 56 pages, paper binding, edition of 1000 (2014). Mirka & Georges: A Culinary Affair by Lesley Harding & Kendrah Morgan, 229 pages. Blue cloth hardcover, ribbon (twill tape) marker (2018).