$60.00 (Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press / ISBN:9780522855463)
The Many Lives Of Kenneth Myer
When Kenneth Baillieu Myer’s father fell dead on the footpath in 1934, Ken's life changed in that instant. As the elder son of the Jewish immigrant retailing genius, Sidney Baevski Myer, who went from pedlar to philanthropist millionaire in fifteen years, Ken was immediately acknowledged as head of the family at 13 years old. Groomed by his ambitious mother to lead the Myer empire, Ken with his brother oversaw Myer's failure as a major retailing force and sold it to Coles.
This biography is about money: making it, giving it and its responsibilities. It explores immigration, assimilation, anti-Semitism and acculturation in twentieth-century Australia. With 'Nugget' Coombs as his mentor, Ken gave away his fortune and founded modern philanthropy in Australia. He spoke, read and wrote Japanese. Visionary and romantic, he was depressive and driven, charming one moment, icy the next; unpretentious, generous, a passionate conservationist and, above all, unconventional. For sinking a Japanese submarine and a German U-boat during the war, he was awarded a DSC and mentioned in dispatches. Happiest when finally free of Myer, he died with his Japanese wife in a plane crash in Alaska in 1992.
October Non-Fiction
The Many Lives Of Kenneth Myer
$60.00 (Hardcover book / Melb Univ Press )
When Kenneth Baillieu Myer’s father fell dead on the footpath in 1934, Ken's life changed in that instant. As the elder son of the Jewish immigrant retailing genius, Sidney Baevski Myer, who went from pedlar to philanthr... More »
Great Australian Sporting Moments
$49.95 (Hardcover book / Pan Macmillan )
When John Aloisi's penalty bulged the back of the net to defeat Uruguay and send the Socceroos to the 2006 World Cup, the story of Australian sport had another entry in its ever-growing list of unforgettable moments.
Gre... More »
Uncommissioned Art: An A–Z of Australian Graffiti
$34.99 (Paperback book / Pan Macmillan )
On the streets of Australian cities there are conversations occurring in paint in public space. Graffiti, stencil and street art are increasingly gaining currency as a potent artform worldwide. In addition to its artisti... More »
Botanical Riches: Stories Of Botanical Exploration
$49.99 (Paperback book / Pan Macmillan )
Century after century, intrepid plant hunters and botanists travelled to exotic climes, collecting seeds and specimens. Searching for plants with economic value, medicinal benefits, or purely for lavish display, these bo... More »
The Constant Gardener
$49.99 (Paperback book / Pan Macmillan )
The garden has been a constant companion in Holly Kerr Forsyth's life providing pleasure, a refuge and, occasionally, aching muscles. In this beautiful guide to creating, enjoying and maintaining the garden, Holly shares... More »
Cultural Studies Review: Volume 14, Number 2
$29.99 (Paperback book / Melb Univ Press )
The October 2008 Cultural Studies Review is a special issue focusing on cultures of panic, particularly recent examples of moral panic arising from issues of race, gender and sexuality. The diverse essays deal with ‘men ... More »
October 2008 Biographies
