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Alternative title: Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels
Issue Details: First known date: 2005... 2005 Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels : A Swag of Aussie Eccentrics
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

Holden critically examines the life and work of a range of Australian eccentrics including some writers.

Notes

  • Dedication: This book is dedicated to Brian and Takako Crispin, even though their only claim to eccentricity may be their enduring encouragement of the author. Thank you both.
  • Contents indexed selectively.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:ABC Books , 2005 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
An Eccentric Prime Minister, Robert Holden , single work biography (p. 44-52)
Rosa and Her Little Ghost Slave, Robert Holden , single work biography (p. 53-62)
Completely Beyond the Pale, Robert Holden , single work biography (p. 140-150)
Dulcie Deamer was a Screamer, Robert Holden , single work biography (p. 163-172)
Eve's Wilde Card, Robert Holden , single work biography (p. 173-182)
My Life as a Book, Robert Holden , single work criticism
Holden looks at a selection of Australian eccentrics who have inspired literary characterisation.
 (p. 195-209)
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Works about this Work

No Wannabes or Posers D. L. Lewis , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: Eureka Street , January-February vol. 16 no. 1 2006; (p. 42)
— Review of Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels : A Swag of Aussie Eccentrics Robert Holden , 2005 multi chapter work biography criticism
Untitled Alan Ventress , 2005 single work review
— Appears in: Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society , December vol. 91 no. 2 2005; (p. 209-210)
— Review of Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels : A Swag of Aussie Eccentrics Robert Holden , 2005 multi chapter work biography criticism
The Author as Shoehorn Vivienne Kelly , 2005-2006 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , December-January no. 277 2005-2006; (p. 17-18)
— Review of Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels : A Swag of Aussie Eccentrics Robert Holden , 2005 multi chapter work biography criticism ; Up Close : 28 Lives of Extraordinary Australians Peter Wilmoth , 2005 selected work biography
In a Country of Cranks, Don't Dare Stop to Smell the Roses Frank O'Shea , 2005 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 3 September 2005; (p. 15)
— Review of Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels : A Swag of Aussie Eccentrics Robert Holden , 2005 multi chapter work biography criticism
Australiana Dianne Dempsey , 2005 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 20 August 2005; (p. 6)
— Review of Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels : A Swag of Aussie Eccentrics Robert Holden , 2005 multi chapter work biography criticism
Australiana Dianne Dempsey , 2005 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 20 August 2005; (p. 6)
— Review of Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels : A Swag of Aussie Eccentrics Robert Holden , 2005 multi chapter work biography criticism
In a Country of Cranks, Don't Dare Stop to Smell the Roses Frank O'Shea , 2005 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 3 September 2005; (p. 15)
— Review of Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels : A Swag of Aussie Eccentrics Robert Holden , 2005 multi chapter work biography criticism
The Author as Shoehorn Vivienne Kelly , 2005-2006 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , December-January no. 277 2005-2006; (p. 17-18)
— Review of Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels : A Swag of Aussie Eccentrics Robert Holden , 2005 multi chapter work biography criticism ; Up Close : 28 Lives of Extraordinary Australians Peter Wilmoth , 2005 selected work biography
Untitled Alan Ventress , 2005 single work review
— Appears in: Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society , December vol. 91 no. 2 2005; (p. 209-210)
— Review of Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels : A Swag of Aussie Eccentrics Robert Holden , 2005 multi chapter work biography criticism
No Wannabes or Posers D. L. Lewis , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: Eureka Street , January-February vol. 16 no. 1 2006; (p. 42)
— Review of Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels : A Swag of Aussie Eccentrics Robert Holden , 2005 multi chapter work biography criticism
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