{"product_id":"james-fairfax-alexander-edward-gilly-9781761170249","title":"James Fairfax: Portrait of a Collector in Eleven Objects","description":"\u003cb\u003eA captivating portrait of James Fairfax, one of Australia's greatest philanthropists and art collectors.\u003c\/b\u003e This biography, penned by his nephew Alex Gilly, unveils Fairfax's life through the objects he cherished and the art he championed. \u003cp\u003eExplore the world of James Fairfax, former chairman of John Fairfax Ltd, through eleven carefully selected objects that illuminate his reserved public persona and his private passions. From a grandfather clock steeped in family history to a Donald Friend mural brimming with personal symbolism, each object offers a unique glimpse into Fairfax's life, loves, and the challenges he faced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the story of a family dynasty, an imploding newspaper empire, and a changing nation, all interwoven with remarkable private letters and insightful analysis. \u003ci\u003eJames Fairfax\u003c\/i\u003e is a gift that keeps on giving, revealing the man behind the myth and the legacy he left behind. For readers interested in Australian history, art collecting, and the lives of influential figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexander Edward Gilly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1761170244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781761170249\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e NewSouth Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Alexander Edward Gilly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48241469817087,"sku":"9781761170249","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_34e8f6f2-9ca6-446e-a2cd-927282505f97.jpg?v=1772654562","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/james-fairfax-alexander-edward-gilly-9781761170249","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}