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Book by Reade, Eric

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1 author picked History and Heartburn as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is an old but indispensable book that gives a panoramic overview of the history of Australian cinema, ending with the important cinema of the 1970s Film Revival.

I read this coffee table edition all the way through and loved the cinema stills and fabulous information on every page. One for the history of Australian cinema enthusiasts.

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