Books | Grace Gibson Shop https://gracegibsonradio.com Radio Serials Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:09:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Yes What? Book https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/yes-what-book/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:25:42 +0000 https://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=15965 Available Australia Only Here is the complete story of Australian radio’s classic comedy series, painstakingly researched and documented by two of the country’s greatest fans of the show, the late Vern Sundfors and Bob Hawker, who has helped us enormously in compiling our GraceGibsonRadio.com chronological release of all surviving episodes.]]> Learn how the show began, the lives and careers of the cast members, the ‘lost episodes’, a complete run-down of the contents of each ‘lesson’: all the facts, figures, dates, details and anecdotes you could ever need !
No Yes, What? collection is complete without the Yes What? Book and now you can buy your own copy of this rarity right here!

]]> The Makepeace Chronicle https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/the-makepeace-chronicle/ Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:38:54 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=9672 Available Australia Only The Makepeace Chronicle - a new novel from a much loved actor and voice-over artist. Kev Golsby has a very recognisable face and voice, but did you know that he also loves to write? The Makepeace Chronicle is Kev’s fourth book and his first true novel. Previously he’s written a family history, a biography and a novel loosely based on his family’s colonial history.]]> This time, combining his interest in history and his natural wit, Kev has produced the rollicking adventures of John Swiftarrow Makepeace.

The narrative is shared by father and son, John and Richard Makepeace, and is set against a backdrop of historical events, extending from the plains of the American North-West and the gold diggings of Ballarat, to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, the trenches of World War One and an international mid-ocean disaster in the North Atlantic.

The Makepeace Chronicle is very much a story for the escapist reader.

]]> Drama in Silent Rooms https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/drama-in-silent-rooms/ Tue, 15 Nov 2016 04:38:12 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=8980 Available Australia Only A History of Radio Drama in Australia from 1920s to 1970s. For more than 90 years a remarkable culture has pervaded the lives of almost every Australian – radio broadcasting. This product is available for delivery in Australia only]]> Peter Philp was born in Melbourne and has spent his working life as a writer, producer and broadcaster. He has the highest respect for radio actors, drama producers and writers, not to mention the invaluable product they collectively created – the play and serial.

Peter’s research and attention to detail have created a ‘must have’ reference book for all fans of Australian radio and particularly for fans of Australian radio drama.

This amazing book features:

– 648 pages packed with year by year details
– is fully indexed for easy reference
– an epilogue with highlights from 1977-2016
– fascinating anecdotes from face-to-face interviews
– career details of hundreds of well-known actors and personalities
– a cast of thousands!

]]> The Clock – Booklet https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/the-clock-booklet/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 01:00:05 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=8428 Available Australia Only A classic Collector’s Item We often get requests from collectors for information sheets and trivia relating to our Grace Gibson serials, but often these are just a page of two or an original flyer promoting the show, so it’s difficult to accede to such requests.]]> Fortunately, we came across a little treasure trove of trivia on THE CLOCK – comprising the original story synopses of the first batch of 26 shows with hand-written titles, along with the ‘publicity sheets’ for the entire 52 episodes of the show which lists the actors, episode durations and the aforementioned story synopses.
As well, we’ve got a promotional shot of actor Harp McGuire, who narrates the series, along with the promotional flyer and newspaper commercial from Melbourne station 3XY.
In short, enough to put together a small ‘perfect bound’ booklet that we hope will appeal to those serious collectors amongst us.

]]> A Theatre In My Mind https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/a-theatre-in-my-mind/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:13:47 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=7158 Available Australia Only is an insider’s look at the era when radio ruled the airwaves unchallenged, and radio soapies & serials were a vital part of most Australian’s lives.]]> It recalls the stars, the people behind the scenes and the personalities and provides a personal glimpse at them, their strengths, weaknesses and foibles. And it gives the life story of a man who gave so much to the radio industry, and to the success of Grace Gibson Productions in particular.
It’s an excellent companion volume to Reg & Jim’s earlier collaboration on Yes, Miss Gibson: the life story of the woman who ran Australia’s biggest radio production house and smashed through ‘the glass ceiling’ long before the term was coined.

]]> Yes Miss Gibson by James Aitchison & Reg James https://gracegibsonradio.com/product/yes-miss-gibson-by-james-aitchison-reg-james/ Tue, 11 Nov 2014 04:27:20 +0000 http://gracegibsonradio.com/?post_type=product&p=4869 Available Australia Only YES, MISS GIBSON offers a nostalgic journey back to the 'Golden Days Of Radio' when radio drama dominated Australia's age of innocence. What emerges is a rare social and media history, and an engaging look into the bustling radio industry and the people who populated it, with particular focus on Australia's largest radio production company and the woman who founded it.]]> Available Australia Only YES, MISS GIBSON offers a nostalgic journey back to the 'Golden Days Of Radio' when radio drama dominated Australia's age of innocence. What emerges is a rare social and media history, and an engaging look into the bustling radio industry and the people who populated it, with particular focus on Australia's largest radio production company and the woman who founded it.]]>