The Making of Modern Australia

To complement the major ABC TV series of the same name, launching on ABC1 on 29 July 2010. Bestselling writer William McInnes weaves together stories from regular people to tell us about the making of modern Australia.

Filled with stories from regular Australians about life since World War Two plus William s own anecdotes and observations, THE MAKING OF MODERN AUSTRALIA pieces together the celebrations, sorrows and spirit of the last 65 years to offer a national picture of our past and present. Told through four main themes of romance, religion, family and home. From the trepidation of the outbreak of armed conflict to the multicultural melting pot of post-war migration, to falling in and out of love and religion, to the changes in parenting and family relations, this book reveals a very personal view of our country. William McInnes also joined forces with Essential Media and Entertainment to narrate their four-part documentary series, THE MAKING OF MODERN AUSTRALIA, which screened on ABC TV in June and July 2010.

About the Author

William McInnes is established in his ability both as a columnist and author in writing pieces that celebrate life whilst encompassing the wide emotions and situations being human can bring. His bestselling titles are A MAN'S GOT TO HAVE A HOBBY, THAT'D BE RIGHT, CRICKET KINGS, and THE MAKING OF MODERN AUSTRALIA.

Sarah Watt also wrote about these themes in her films and writing. She studied fine art at the Phillip Institute, Melbourne, and was an AFI award-winning filmmaker who worked as a writer, director and producer for over twenty years. Her films have won major international awards, including at the Venice, and Toronto film festivals. Her work is represented in the permanent collection at MOMA, New York. She also wrote and illustrated the children s picture book, CLEM ALWAYS COULD. William and Sarah collaborated on the acclaimed film Look Both Ways.

Sarah Watt died on Friday morning, 4 November 2011, in her home surrounded by her family after living with secondary bone cancer for the last two years.

Previous Books:
William McInnes: A MAN'S GOT TO HAVE A HOBBY, THAT'D BE RIGHT, CRICKET KINGS, THE MAKING OF MODERN AUSTRALIA Sarah Watt: CLEM ALWAYS COULD

Other titles by William McInnes

Downloads

Left-click to view, Right-click to download