This is a review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Australian Ugliness'.Photocopy of the reprint (see item P1374.22)australian ugliness, geoffrey dutton, walsh st library

This is a review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Australian Ugliness' in the full page titled "The Red Page'.Full page coloured pinkish red, with cover on one side and reverse titled The Red Page.australian ugliness, geoffrey dutton, walsh st library

This document contains extracts from some reviews of "The Australian Ugliness" by Australian newspapers.

“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.Hardcover, no dust jacket. Rebound copy from the State Library of Victoria.Catalogue card slipped between pages. Catalogue number 203794. Inside front cover, pasted "NOTICE TO BORROWERS" from the State Lending Library of Victoria. Due date stamp page insideaustralian architecture, australian society, australian culture, home, suburbs, robin boyd, walsh st library

“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.Hardcover with Dust JacketRBF Acquisition. 50th Anniversary Edition (no. 138 of 300)australian architecture, australian society, australian culture, walsh st library

“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.Hardcover with Dust JacketRBF Acquisition. 50th Anniversary Edition (no. 300 of 300)australian architecture, australian society, australian culture, walsh st library

“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.SoftcoverRBF Acquisitionaustralian architecture, australian society, australian culture, walsh st library

“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.SoftcoverRBF Acquisitionaustralian architecture, australian society, australian culture, walsh st library

“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.SoftcoverRBF Acquisitionaustralian architecture, australian society, australian culture, walsh st library

Hal Porter writes a very disparaging review of the republishes "The Australian Ugliness" by Robin Boyd, first published in 1960. He uses a poem by Kenneth Slessor to contrast the views of Boyd.Some handwritten notes indicating displeasure.walsh st library

Hardcover with Dust JacketRBF Acquisitionaustralian architecture, australian society, australian culture, walsh st library

This is a book review of 'The Australian Ugliness'.australian ugliness, walsh st library

This is a review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Australian Ugliness'.There are side vertical pencil linesaustralian ugliness, desmond o'grady, featurism, austerica, australian suburbia, walsh st library

This is a review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Australian Ugliness'.Photocopy of the just the original article (item P1374.18)australian ugliness, desmond o'grady, featurism, austerica, australian suburbia, walsh st library

This is a review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Australian Ugliness'. It has a local aspect looking at what Boyd says about Canberra.Article on page 2Handwritten in blue pen top right 'for Robin Boyd'.australian ugliness, griffin, overall, national capital development, featurism, walsh st library

The 'Hewat for Breakfast' column has a piece on Higher School Certificate - it states that Robin Boyd's 'Australian Ugliness' is on the 1972 English reading list.australian ugliness, featurism, robin boyd, walsh st library

Roger Banham discusses his impressions of Paddington and terrace house. Robin Boyd's thesis in 'The Australian Ugliness' is discussed and Boyd's featurism illustration is included.Photocopy, thick paper very discoloured 2 pages, pp 805-806.Black underline where Robin Boyd and 'The Australian Ugliness' discussed.

This is a review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Australian Ugliness'. It has a local aspect looking at what Boyd says about Elizabeth, a city in South Australia, 24 km north of Adelaide city centre.Handwritten in black pen Adelaide News and date.australian ugliness, geoffrey dutton, elizabeth south australia, featurism, walsh st library

Colour slide in a mount. El Dorado Motel, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia(No mount)the australian ugliness, slide

Hardcover w/Dust JacketImage of suburban roofscape on p. 58 partially clipped out. Mention of R. Boyd on p. 59 regarding 'The Australian Ugliness'walsh st library

Clipping of an article placed inside, Weekend Australian March 07.08.1987 about 'The Australian Ugliness', architects Philip Cox & Philip Drew.collectors, walsh st library

This letter from A. Fabinyi contains copies of a review of "The Walls Around Us" and other articles which reference "The Australian Ugliness" and Robin Boyd. FW Cheshire are the publishers of "The Australian Ugliness" and "The Walls Around Us".

This is a request for permission to reproduce an extract from Robin Boyd's 'The Australian Ugliness'.Typewritten on letterhead.In pen some notes and when replied added.

This letter is a response to Robin Boyd's letter about Eberhard's thesis, a discussion on technology in architecture, and 'The Australian Ugliness".Handwritten, 3 pagesPencil marks on first page

A small paragraph noting that a house in Bayview is up for sale, expected to fetch $1 million was described by Boyd in 'The Australian Ugliness' as the ugliest house in Australia.Page 40. StainedRelevant paragraph marked.walsh st library

This is a thank you letter to Robin Boyd for the recent visit to his home, and for the book 'The Australian Ugliness'. It is written on paper with the Hotel Esplanade, Perth letterhead.

Robin Boyd has written 'Australiana' on the slide mount. Robin Boyd was always on the lookout for signage and blots on the landscape, especially when writing and illustrating his 1960 book, “The Australian Ugliness”. Colour slide in a mount. Unknown location, Australia.Mount Made in Australia / 13 / Encircled 14 (Handwritten) / a (Handwritten) / Australiana 5a (black box) (Handwritten)australian, slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd has written 'Australiana' on the slide mount. Robin Boyd was always on the lookout for signage and blots on the landscape, especially when writing and illustrating his 1960 book, “The Australian Ugliness”. Colour slide in a mount. Golden Fleece sign, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAUG65M/ Encircled 25 (Handwritten)/ Australiana 1 (Handwritten)/2melbourne, australiana, slide

This is a column with three stories. The third pays tribute to Robin Boyd. Hutton says that 'The Australian Ugliness' is the most important book of the era and he thinks it will become the Bible to improve Australia's quality of life.walsh st library

Ellen Moody, Permissions, for Longman Cheshire, writes regarding original artwork for 'The Australian Ugliness', requested (17.08.1980) by P. W. Ball who is writing a book titled 'Australian Culture and How To Avoid It'.