ISBN10: 0730589188, ISBN13: 9780730589181, [publisher: State Library of New South Wales Press] Hardcover First Edition
[Port Kembla, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 1994]

ISBN10: 0730589188, ISBN13: 9780730589181, [publisher: State Library of New South Wales Press, Sydney] Hardcover Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos. 276 pp. This memoir recounts the adventures, the triumphs and the tragedies of a lifelong career devoted to books. He worked for 11 years with Hamish Hamilton, one of London's leading literary publishers. He came to Australia in 1961 to run the local operation of the long established company Collins. During 24 years with Collins Australia, he built the company into the largest publisher and distributor in Australia. Among many innovations was a new genre of Australian-focussed children's books. He also recounts his struggle with Murdoch who eventually took over Collins.
[Annandale Sydney, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 1994]

ISBN10: 0730589188, ISBN13: 9780730589181, [publisher: State Library of NSW Press,, Sydney, 1994 First edition. 0] Hardcover Presentation copy to Morris West. Inscribed by author on half-title. "To Morris & Joy with great appreciation Ken". Signed by author on title page. near fine. / very good d/w.
[NARRABEEN, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 1994]