Ockers. Essays on the Bad Old New Australia by Harris, Max - 1974

Maximus Books, Adelaide, 1974. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. introduction by author and appendix. Plain card cover with white coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. A series of essays to define 'Ockerdom', and to help stamp it out. "Given my addiction to both the educated in the civilised condition, I may be isolated in my distaste for the Ocker redivivus, the ugly Australian rampant." Page IX Previous owner's name at the top of the 1st page, mark at the top left of the rear panel where a price sticker was removed, no other damage. Published when Max was still at Mary Martin's on the 1st floor of the DaCosta building, drinking red wine and smoking French cigarettes at 10 o'clock in the morning – and remembering. He was a nice guy Size: Trade Paperback. X, 37, [1] pages.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Politics & Government; Australia; ISBN:… Read More

Adelaide: Maximus Books, 1975. wear to covers and cover edges, otherwise book clean and tight. Reprint. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.