Spare The Face Gentlemen Please Tom Sanders Hardcover Illustrated By Arthur Boyd

Spare the Face, Gentlemen, Please

Pre Owned - Very Good Condition
By Tom Sanders | Illustrated by Arthur Boyd | Phoebe Publishing, Melbourne, 1993
ISBN: 9780646140520 | Australian WWII Memoir | Rare Illustrated Edition

Spare the Face, Gentlemen, Please is a powerful, darkly humorous, and deeply affecting memoir by Tom Sanders, With sharp wit and raw honesty, Sanders paints an unforgettable portrait of survival, absurdity, brutality, and resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship. A nonstop - one take stream of words

What sets this edition apart is the haunting and evocative illustrations by legendary Australian artist Arthur Boyd, whose stark imagery perfectly complements Sanders’ lyrical yet unflinching prose. Published in 1993 by the boutique Melbourne imprint Phoebe Publishing, this is a rare and collectible edition, long out of print and sought after by collectors of Australian literature and fine illustrated books alike.

Highlights:
– A unique blend of memoir, satire, and historical witness
– Illustrated throughout by renowned artist Arthur Boyd, whose work adds emotional and visual depth