William Blocksidge (15 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Selected Poems, William Blocksidge, pub. Gordon and Gotch, Brisbane, 1919. Octavo. 165 pp. Grey paper wrappers, with a couple of marks, stains, and chipping to the edges, some paper loss to the spine, and the rear cover is faded with spotting. Foxing to the endpapers. A few pages with slight dog-earing at the foot. The book is now in a protective acetate sleeve. Blocksidge (also known as Baylebridge) [1883-1942] was a recluse and a controversial proponent of proto-Fascist sentiment. 'Selected Poems' was his first Australian-published work, after an extensive sojourn in Europe where his first works were published.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book enthralls readers with a deeply captivating selection of poems and sonnets that immerse them in the beautiful and enigmatic realm of nature, love, and human experience. With a keen eye for detail, the author transports readers to a world of vivid imagery and profound emotion. Through the lens of nature's grandeur and the complexities of the human heart, the poems explore themes of mortality, loss, desire, and the search for meaning in a vast and often incomprehensible universe. The author's exquisite command of language and evocative descriptions invite readers to meditate on the interconnectedness of all things, inspiring a sense of wonder and awe at the fragility and resilience of life. Each turn of the page offers a fresh perspective, revealing the myriad facets of the human condition and the enduring power of art to illuminate the depths of our existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of tales told by Australian soldiers about their experiences during the Gallipoli campaign of World War I. The stories range from the humorous to the tragic and provide a unique insight into the lives of these men who fought and died in one of the most brutal conflicts in history. Many of the tales are rough, but they all have a certain charm and authenticity that makes them well worth reading. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

c.166pp.8vo, Original wrappers, chipped at edges, and sunned on spine and edges, otherwise a very good copy.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. First Edition. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 96 pages; MORETON MILES ; a private imprint made in the 10th year of the australian commonwealth. A book dealer's comments states that it is almost certainly a first printing. Author was a philosopher, poet and lawyer who arrive in England in 1906. Card covers with darkened edges- see graphic.

Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 288pp. Or gray card. A near perfect copy- unread, unopened and uncut. No doubt at all that this is the best surviving copy. Published in an edition of only 100 copies and not reprinted until the colected works of 1963. A sustained feat of story telling in prose by one of Australia's major poets. Its theme is the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915. Using the Chaucerian device of a band of story-tellers, Blocksidge has nine Gallipoli veterans each tell their stories. Blocksidge was an Australian writer, poet and political theorist. In 1925 changed his name to Baylebridge and consciously cultivated the air of a mysterious and reclusive prophet-poet. This involved not only the archaic style of his poetry and prose, but also his eschewing of all forms of conventional publicity. While acclaimed as a poet of the highest order he is largely forgotten now, due in the main to his shunning of publicity. Of some literary importance and extremely scarce. Size: 8vo.

8vo; pp. viii, 288; uncut pages, original stiff wrapper, a near fine copy. Scarce. This first edition was limited to 100 copies, it was not reprinted untill 1962 in which the text was extensively revised and the author changed his surname to Baylebridge.