The story of Mary Poppins, the quintessentially English and utterly magical children's nanny, is remarkable enough. She flew into the lives of the unsuspecting Banks family in a children's book that was instantly hailed as a classic, then became a household name when Julie Andrews stepped into the starring role in Walt Disney's hugely successful and equally classic film. Now she is a sensation all over again-both on Broadway and in Disney's upcoming film Saving Mr. Banks. Saving Mr. Banksretells many of the stories in Valerie Lawson's biography Mary Poppins, She Wrote, including P. L. Travers's move from London to Hollywood and her struggles with Walt Disney as he adapted her novel for the big screen. Travers, whom Disney accused of vanity for "thinking she knows more about Mary Poppins than I do," was a poet and world-renowned author as tart and opinionated as Andrews's big-screen Mary Poppins was cheery and porcelain-beautiful. Yet it was a love of mysticism and magic that shaped Travers's life as well as the very character of Mary Poppins. The clipped, strict, and ultimately mysterious nanny who emerged from her pen was the creation of someone who remained inscrutable and enigmatic to the end of her ninety-six years. Valerie Lawson's illuminating biography provides the first full look at the life of the woman and writer whose personal journey is as intriguing as her beloved characters.

Discover the true story behind the creation of the world's most beloved nanny, now appearing in Disney's Mary Poppins Returns. Mary Poppins flew into the lives of the Banks family and secured her place in the hearts of generations of children. Published in 1934, the book was instantly hailed as a classic. By the time Julie Andrews graced the screen in Disney's 1964 adaptation, Mary Poppins was a household name. The quintessentially English nanny was conceived by an Australian, Pamela Lyndon Travers, whose troubled childhood bore little resemblance to the cheery optimism that is associated with the beloved children's tale. Fiercely independent, Travers left Australia for London in 1924 to work as a journalist and found herself rubbing shoulders with literary elites such as W.B. Yeats and T.S. Elliot. Travers famously clashed with Walt Disney, reluctantly selling him her film rights, and then slamming the resulting movie as 'all fantasy and no magic'. Like her mysterious character, Travers remained inscrutable and enigmatic to the end of her ninety-six years. Valerie Lawson's detailed biography provides the only glimpse into the mind of a writer who fervently believed that 'Everyday life is a miracle'. Valerie Lawson's illuminating biography examines the extraordinary life of the woman behind one of our most treasured characters.

Biography of Australian-born author P L Travers (1899-1996), best known for her series of children's novels featuring the magical nanny Mary Poppins. She was born in Queensland as Helen Lyndon Goff and died in London aged 96, having been an actress, journalist and poet, as well as novelist. Includes discussion of the differences between the Mary Poppins character in the novels and the Walt Disney movie of the same name. Includes photographs, notes on sources, list of Travers' published books, and index. Published in association with Belladonna Books. Shortlisted for the Nita B Kibble Award. Author's previous publications include 'Connie Sweetheart' and 'The Allens Affair'.

Beyond 40is a glamorous and sumptuous celebration of the 40th anniversary of The Australian Ballet. It features spread after spread of gorgeous photography by Jeff Busby, highlighting ballets of enduring popularity and works of particular historical significance to the company.

How bend these sinews of my art & on what anvil? -Jack Kerouac The poems in Ribbon Anvil were written in the months leading up to and after the end of an abusive relationship. The poems are quiet. They were written in the moments in between the difficult times, the restraining orders and court dates, the lawyers and arguments, the sundering of a family and the beginning of a new life. The difficult times are in the shadows of these poems, much the way a woman says everything is fine, really. The book's title was prompted from a quote by Jack Kerouac in Book of Dreams, that crazy kaleidoscope stream of consciousness writing. The wildness of Kerouac suited the crazy times and helped a fledgling writer discover the possibilities of language. Coupling anvil, the hard metal weight against which new things are forged with something soft and pliable like ribbon seemed like the perfect juxtaposition of elements. Ribbon Anvil is divided into three sections: Work, Substance, and Tensegrity. Work is the action, Substance the material, and Tensegrity a concept of Buckminster Fuller, a combination of tension and integrity applied to structure. The framework of Ribbon Anvil carries the road map of a new life. "Ribbon Anvil...displays great beauty and uncommon twinges of longing...crisp images and unsoftened edges...signatures of poetic roundness and hard work-amazing!" Nicki Miller, American University, Washington, DC "Lawson pens poetry with rich imagery and emotional resonance." Doug Holder, Ibbetson Street Press "The sumptuous images in Lawson's poetry flow effortlessly, we can almost drink them. Her book is well worth reading, again and again." Ernie Wight, Ibbetson Street Press Ribbon Anvil, Finalist for "Best Poetry Publication," Cambridge Poetry Awards

A history of Ballet in Australia by a leading Arts writer. The author explores the influence of renowned touring troupes like Les Ballet Russes and international stars including Anna Pavlova and Margot Fonteyn, and describes the emergence of characteristically Australian and also Indigenous dance forms in a vivid narrative. Richly illustrated.

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