The House by Helen Pitt

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The definitive account of the human story behind the building of the Sydney Opera House.

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The House by Helen Pitt

The extraordinary story of the 20th century's most recognisable building, with new insights into the people involved and the controversy that surrounded its construction.
'It will fascinate its readers, even those not fortunate enough to be part of Generation Jorn' - Sydney Morning Herald

'This is the closest you'll get to the Opera House walls talking' - AU Review

'Thoroughly researched, colourful and shocking.' - Australian Book Review
Helen Pitt is an award-winning Sydney Morning Herald journalist with over three decades of experience on three different continents (Australia, Europe and the United States.) She has worked as the Herald's opinion editor, as a staff feature writer there, and at The Bulletin, HQ magazine and the New York Times Digital. From walking Papua New Guinea's Kokoda Trail to tracking down Sarah Palin in her Alaskan hometown, her feature writing has won multiple awards including the UN Media Peace prize. This is her first major non-fiction book.
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ISBN 13 9781760295462
ISBN 10 1760295469
Title The House
Author Helen Pitt
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Allen & Unwin
Year published 2018-08-15
Number of pages 312
Prizes Winner of Walkley Book Award 2018 (Australia)
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.