{"title":"Grahame Bond","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the talented Grahame Bond, a renowned Australian figure known for his multifaceted career in the arts. Grahame Bond is more than just an author; he is an actor, writer, composer, and raconteur, best known for his iconic creation, the television character \"Aunty Jack.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst his fascinating works, you'll find \u003cem\u003eJack of all Trades, Mistress of One\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating autobiography that offers an insightful glimpse into the life and career of this creative powerhouse. Bond's storytelling brings his adventures to life, from his early days in the performing arts to his experiences in music and television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category, Grahame Bond's collection is rich with anecdotes and wisdom, told with the wit and charm that only he can deliver. Whether you're a long-time admirer or new to his work, these books promise to entertain and inspire, offering a deep dive into the intriguing world of an Australian cultural legend.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jack-of-all-trades-mistress-of-one-by-grahame-bond-9781742233123","title":"Jack of all Trades, Mistress of One","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThings were never quite the same once Aunty Jack roared onto our television screens in the 1970s, threatening to rip our bloody arms off. In this funny and moving memoir, Grahame Bond celebrates—and at times curses—his most famous creation and tells of how he found an 'imaginary family' of other brilliant writers, actors, musicians and performers along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJack of all Trades, Mistress of One\u003c\/em\u003e is jam-packed with extraordinary characters, many of them real—if unknown—Bond relatives, and a good number of them Aussie TV icons. We become acquainted with Bond's beloved parents as he grows up an only child in Marrickville, meet his sadistic Uncle Jack and his legendary boxing grandfather Benny Doyle, before watching him burst into the life of a performer via Architecture Revues at Sydney University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith digressions into advertising and lifestyle television, and blockbuster stage shows like \u003cem\u003eBoy's Own McBeth\u003c\/em\u003e and 2JJ's \u003cem\u003eNude Radio\u003c\/em\u003e, Grahame Bond has always been an extraordinary entertainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998299607276,"sku":"9781742233123","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8232913482808.jpg?v=1763214205"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/grahame-bond.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}