{"title":"Ian Britain","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Ian Britain, a distinguished author celebrated for his insightful exploration of arts and culture. Ian Britain's profound contributions to the literary world are exemplified through his meticulous documentation and analysis of significant cultural figures. His works serve as a bridge connecting readers to the intricate tapestry of artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes \u003cem\u003eThe Donald Friend Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling series that delves into the life and times of one of Australia’s most controversial and accomplished artists. Through these diaries, Ian Britain thoughtfully curates and presents Donald Friend's intimate reflections, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of the artist's mind and societal interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIan Britain's writing is an invaluable asset for those interested in exploring the nuanced intersections between personal narrative and larger cultural movements. His works are a rich resource for enthusiasts of arts and culture, providing both an educational journey and an engaging reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-donald-friend-diaries-by-ian-britain-9781921656705","title":"The Donald Friend Diaries","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt age fourteen, Donald Friend declared: \"Have done quite a lot of painting lately, and have made up my mind that I shall be an artist. And I shall be famous!\" Friend achieved his aim. He also left behind more than two million words of brilliant, intimate diary entries – one of the greatest acts of autobiography in Australian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first single-volume selection of these writings and includes material from the two 'lost' wartime diaries recently unearthed in America by Ian Britain, along with handsome sketches by Friend. Everyone is here: Russell Drysdale, Margaret Olley, Jeffrey Smart, Robert Helpmann, Barry Humphries, Robert Hughes, Mick Jagger, and Gore Vidal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFriend's frank and often acerbic reflections trace his career, acquaintances, and love affairs in Australia, England, Italy, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Bali, as well as many of the notable characters and events of the twentieth century. Most of all, the diaries attest to his ceaseless desire to understand and master his art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReworked into a chronological narrative and supplemented by material from correspondence and interviews, \u003cem\u003eThe Donald Friend Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e reveal an extraordinary Australian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341233570028,"sku":"9781921656705","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8d234aa7db0033bc6f8e389e2c0a334d.jpg?v=1772189804"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ian-britain.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}