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The diaries of Donald Friend : volume 3

by Donald Friend, Paul Hetherington

Covering March 1949 to December 1966, this third volume details the artist's travels through Europe, Sri Lanka and Australia. The entries record his cultural influences, writing and artistic career, including winning the 1955 Blake Prize.

Accession 4660 ISBN 9780642276025 Publisher National Library of Australia
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