A collection of interesting books on entertainment in Oz.
Call me old fashioned some even say even old school, but I do love a good book, a proper book….made of paper!
Yes of course you can read it on “your device” but it robs you of the wonderful and simple pleasures of reading.
The tactile experience of holding the book, turning the pages, picking it up and putting it down(which sometimes can be hard if it’s particularly good) even the smell of the book, even just looking at it’s pages to me, all adds to the enjoyment of reading.
I say, buy more books, read them, and if you enjoy them, tell all your friends about them. Enjoy reading, and enjoy conversations with others sharing what you’ve learned.
If you know of particularly good books on entertainment in Australia, please feel free to let me know about it.
Recent Releases
The Australian Musical, from the beginning.
ISBN: 9781760529666
What a fantastic book, and the detail! If only we had more dedicated entertainment Authors like Peter Pinne and Wylie Johnston.
Needless to say, in my eyes, this IS a proper book and well worth the cost.
Older books
Roadies
ISBN: 9780733638749
A great read from Stuart Coupe about the behind the scenes antics of our music industry. This is a wonderful salute to the hard working crews who get our shows happening.
Harry M. Miller
ISBN: 9780733627033
Harry M Miller was a show business legend – he knew where the skeletons were buried. His witty anecdotes give a revealing snapshot of our times and a fascinating insight into the man himself.
Further information and where to buy it
Rod Taylor – An Aussie in Hollywood.
ISBN: 9781593935115
Further information and where to buy it
https://www.booktopia.com.au/rod-taylor-stephen-vagg/book/9781593935115.html
Dolly Parton – Not Dumb, Not Blonde
ISBN: 9781785588471
A collection of interviews spanning five decades of her career and featuring material gathered from celebrated publications including Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, Playboy, and Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine. Also included are interviews which have not been previously available in print.
Johnny O’Keefe
ISBN: 9780733629341
ISBN: 978-1865084794
Martin Sharp
ISBN: 9781760111755
Buy this book visit the below website
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Michael Sutton - Theatrical 
As they say, reading is FUNdamental. And falling asleep with a book is nowhere near as painful as falling asleep with the iPad.
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This should be a great book. Peter Pinne has spent years preparing and researching it. I was invited to the launch at QPAC but couldn’t make it at the last minute. Can’t wait to get my hands on s copy.
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