Published by Random House Australia, North Sydney NSW, 2004
ISBN 10: 174051274X ISBN 13: 9781740512749
Seller: Good Reading Secondhand Books, Benalla, VIC, Australia
Soft cover. Condition: As New. x 310 pages, illustrated with black and white photos. The pages are lightly tanned, else the book appears unread and unopened. "Reflections and rumblings on human nature and the law from one of Australia's longest serving criminal defence barristers, once nicknamed 'The Smiling Funnelweb', Chester Porter QC. Chester Porter's life in the law began in 1948, when at the age of 21 he was the youngest lawyer to be admitted to the Bar. He took silk in 1974 and quickly became known as Sydney's best defence lawyer, shunning the courtroom theatricals favoured by many of his rivals.'Young Chester' was the man others would go to if they were in strife. Chester's most famous cases included successfully defending the 'once only's' such as Detective Sgt Roger Rogerson on bribery charges, and Judge John Foord who was accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice. He was counsel assisting the Northern Territory Commissions of Inquiry into the convictions of Lindy and Michael Chamberlain. After clocking up scores of legendary victories, some of Macquarie Street's more larrikin lawyers produced a limited edition t- shirt with 'Chester Porter Walks on Water'- a slogan that sums up an illustrious career that spanned more than 50 years. This is not merely a reflection of human nature at its worst but also an overview of how the law has changed and developed over the years. From the McDermott Royal Commission to the reform of forensic evidence and the future of the law in Australia, this is the long-awaited memoir from one of Australia's most respected QC's.".
Published by Random House, Milsons Point, N.S.W., Australia, 2003
ISBN 10: 1740511581 ISBN 13: 9781740511582
Seller: Goulds Book Arcade, Sydney, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 309 pages. The dust jacket has a little wear. The page edges are lightly tanned. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.
Published by Random House, 2003
ISBN 10: 1740511581 ISBN 13: 9781740511582
Seller: Boodle Books, Millmerran, QLD, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. A CANDID REFLECTION ON THE DISTINGUISHED LEGAL CAREER FROM ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S MOST RESPECTED AND LONGEST SERVING BARRISTERS, AND A TESTIMONY TO HOW THWE LAW HAS CHANGED IN THE LAST FIVE DECADES.
Published by Milsons Point. Random House Ltd., 2003
Seller: The Antique Bookshop & Curios (ANZAAB), Crows Nest, NSW, Australia
First Edition
Or.bds. Dustjacket. 309pp. b/w plates. Very good copy. 1st ed. Inscribed by the author. Nicknamed 'The Smiling Funnelweb', Chester Porter successfully defended Roger Rogerson on a bribery charge, & assisted in the Royal Commission into the convictions of Lindy & Michael Chamberlain.
Published by Random House Sydney 2003, 2003
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition
1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy octavo x + 309pp., b/w plates, Known as the 'Smiling Funnelweb', Porter had a 50 year career as a Barrister, the low point of which his successful defence of the odious Roger Rogerson. Neat ownership stamp o/w a nice copy.
Published by Random House Sydney 2003, 2003
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition
1st edition hardback with dust jacket As New octavo x + 309pp., b/w plates, Known as the 'Smiling Funnelweb', Porter had a 50 year career as a Barrister, the low point of which his successful defence of the odious Roger Rogerson.
Published by Random House Australia. First Australian edition., Milsons Point, NSW, 2003
ISBN 10: 1740511581 ISBN 13: 9781740511582
Seller: Badger Books, Woollahra, NSW, Australia
First Edition
Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. I was born on 15 March 1926. . Fine in dustwrapper. book.
Published by Random House Australia, Milsons Point NSW, 2003., 2003
Seller: Camberwell Books & Collectibles Pty Ltd, HAWTHORN EAST, VIC, Australia
309 pp, tinted end-papers, b&w photographic plates, fine copy in like, pictorial d/j. Nickname : "The Smiling Funnelweb".
Published by Random House, 2003
ISBN 10: 1740511581 ISBN 13: 9781740511582
Seller: BookstoYou, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Unread. Slight discoloration to edge of text block. Dust cover shows light shelf wear. Very good book.
Published by Random House, 2003
ISBN 10: 1740511581 ISBN 13: 9781740511582
Seller: dsmbooks, Liverpool, United Kingdom
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. book.
Published by Independently Published, 2020
ISBN 10: 174051274X ISBN 13: 9781740512749
Seller: Collectors Bookstore, Antwerpen, Belgium
Paperback. Condition: Fine. Walking On Water: A Life In The Law by Chester Porter. Published by Independently Published in 2020. Paperback ISBN:9781740512749. Collectible item in very fine condition.