Name: An Eye for Eternity: The Life of Manning Clark
Price: 31.62 EUR
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Author: Mark McKenna
ISBN: 9780522877090

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An Eye for Eternity: The Life of Manning Clark

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mark McKenna

Publisher

Miegunyah Press

Language

English

Pages

793

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9780522877090

Synopsis "An Eye for Eternity: The Life of Manning Clark"

Manning Clark was a complex, demanding and brilliant man. Mark McKenna's compelling biography of this giant of Australia's cultural landscape is informed by his reading of Clark's extensive private letters, journals and diaries--many that have never been read before. An Eye for Eternity paints a sweeping portrait of the man who gave Australians the signature account of their own history. It tells of his friendships with Patrick White and Sidney Nolan. It details an urgent and dynamic marriage, ripped apart at times by Clark's constant need for extramarital romantic love. A son who wrote letters to his dead parents. A historian who placed narrative ahead of facts. A doubter who flirted with Catholicism. A controversial public figure who marked slights and criticisms with deeply held grudges. To understand Clark's life is to understand twentieth century Australia. And it raises fundamental questions about the craft of biography. When are letters too personal, comments too hurtful and insights too private to publish? Clark incessantly documented his life--leaving notes to the biographers he knew would pursue his story. He had a deep need to be remembered and this book means he will now be understood in an unforgettable way.

Mark McKenna

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Mark McKenna is a veteran American comic book inker and author with a prolific career spanning over three decades. Born in New York, McKenna has worked for major comic book publishers such as Marvel and DC Comics, participating in more than 600 titles. His versatile style and ability to complement the work of various artists have made him a respected figure within the industry.

One of his most notable contributions was his work as an inker on the Animal Man series, especially during the period written by Peter Milligan, compiled in the DC Omnibus. During this time, McKenna helped shape the visual tone of the character's dark and experimental phase, adding details and textures that enhanced the psychological and surreal approach of the narrative.

In addition to his work as an inker, McKenna has also created original content, including his children's series Banana Tail, and has been involved in independent comic projects. With a career dedicated to sequential art, McKenna continues to be an active presence at conventions and collaborations within the comic world, leaving a lasting mark on both classic superheroes and more alternative works.

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