Historical information

Memoir by Bob Ellis (former ALP member of parliament) about politics from a Labor viewpoint. Autobiography and political analysis.

The first edition of the book was pulped after a successful defamation action by MPs Tony Abbott and Peter Costello.

Significance

Relevant to Australian politics. Autobiographical relevance - Bob Ellis.

Physical description

Paper; book.

Front cover: sepia photo including Margaret & Gough Whitlam, Paul Keating, Ben Chifley, John Curtin, John Button, Bob Hawke, et al; red and white lettering.

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover: author's name and title.