Hogan - The Story of a Son of Oz by James Oram - 1987

Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Century Hutchinson Australia Pty Ltd, 1987. Book. Good. Soft cover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Large softcover, first edition, 692gms, 192pgs. In this book, journalist James Oram tells the Paul Hogan story, from his break in Australian television, to his heady days of Hollywood. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and light page discolouration/spotting throughout. There is a small pen inscription from a previous owner that has been scribbled out with texta on the inside front page, otherwise no other pre-loved markings..

London: Columbus Books. Very Good+. 1987. First British Edition; First Printing. Paperback. Minor shelf wear. ; First printing of first UK edition, 1987. Nice tight copy, no names or marks inside, appears unread. Cover photo by P. Carrette/Scope Features. Heavy, large format book and priced accordingly. ; Photographs; 192 pages; Australian journalist and author James Oram reveals how his subject, once a rigger on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, got started in show business. How a short appearance on the New Faces talent show led to his own comedy series, a string of successful commercials for Australian products, and to world-wide Hollywood fame as Crocodile Dundee. .

Melbourne: Hutchinson. Very Good. 1987. First Edition. Soft Cover. 0091689716 . 192p, colourful illustrations of a colourful character, plenty of stills from his early TV comedy series in Australia. No creases. 750gms weight; Color Illustrations; 4to ; 192 pages .