Introduction [to The Diaries of Frank Hurley 1912-1941]

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Dixon, Robert and Lee, Christopher. 2011. "Introduction [to The Diaries of Frank Hurley 1912-1941]." Dixon, Robert and Lee, Christopher (ed.) The diaries of Frank Hurley 1912-1941. London, United Kingdom. Anthem Press. pp. xi-xxxviii
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Introduction [to The Diaries of Frank Hurley 1912-1941]

Book Chapter CategoryEdited book (chapter)
ERA Publisher ID1145
Book TitleThe diaries of Frank Hurley 1912-1941
AuthorsDixon, Robert (Author) and Lee, Christopher (Author)
EditorsDixon, Robert and Lee, Christopher
Page Rangexi-xxxviii
Number of Pages28
Year2011
PublisherAnthem Press
Place of PublicationLondon, United Kingdom
ISBN9780857287748
Abstract

This introduction to the edited diaries of the Australian photographer and cinematographer Frank Hurley (1885-1962) recounts his life and career and makes an argument for the importance of the diaries to an understanding of the career of the man and the international circulation of his work.

Keywordsphotography, cinema, Hurley, polar exploration, Antarctic, Mawson, Shackleton, World War 1, Aviation, Papua New Guinea, Torres Strait, World War 2, Cinema History, Audience reception, Australian History, Australian identity, Race.
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020470212. Multicultural, intercultural and cross-cultural studies
470502. Australian literature (excl. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander literature)
470213. Postcolonial studies
470210. Globalisation and culture
470214. Screen and media culture
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Copyright 2011 Robert Dixon and Christopher Lee editorial matter and selection.

Byline AffiliationsSchool of Humanities and Communication
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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