The Golden Age of Australian Radio Drama: 1923-1960 a History through Biiography
$71.68
- Paperback
414 pages
- Release Date
4 February 1992
Summary
The twenty years preceding the arrival of television are usually described as the ‘Golden Years’ of Australian radio broadcasting. It was the time of ‘Mo’, the beginning of June Salter’s career, and when such stars as Peter Finch, John Meillon and Queenie Ashton graces the airwaves. It was a period of unique activity, and Richard Lane has provided biographies of the principal actors, writers and producers who worked in radio drama in Australia from the beginning of public broadcasting in this…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780522847048 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0522847048 |
| Author: | Richard Lane |
| Publisher: | Melbourne University Press |
| Imprint: | Melbourne University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 414 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 4 February 1992 |
| Weight: | 558g |
| Dimensions: | 237mm x 164mm x 33mm |
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About The Author
Richard Lane
Richard Lane (OAM) 1918-2008 was one of the founders of the Australian Writers’ Guild. Since having his first radio plays produced and broadcast at the age of eighteen he has won no fewer than four AWGIES. He was an Australian writer (dramatist and playwright) known particularly for his skillful adaptation of plays and films for radio. He is often called the father of Australian radio drama. His career spanned over 60 years, and he is recognised not only for his writing achievements but for his contribution to the Australian Writers’ Guild. He also wrote for television, and was described after his death as “luminary of the Australian radio and television industries”.
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