Courtenay, Bryce

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COURTENAY, Bryce

COURTENAY, Bryce. South African, b. 1933. Genres: Novels, Biography, Documentaries/Reportage, Essays. Career: McCann-Erickson (advertising agency), Sydney, Australia, advertising writer, 1956-66, board member, 1959-66, creative director and southeast Asia chair, 1960-66; J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency, Sydney, creative director and southeast Asia chair, 1966-71; Courtenay Beirnstein, partner, 1971-76; Harrison, Robinson & Courtenay Ltd. (advertising agency) founder, 1976-87; writer. Publications: The Eleven Powers (documentary), 1986; The Power of One (novel), 1989; Tandia (novel), 1990; The Pitch (essays), 1992; April Fools' Day (biography), 1993; Potato Factory, 1995; Family Frying Pan, 1997; Jessica, 1998; Night Country, 1998; Tommo & Hawk, 1998; Solomon's Song, 1999; Four Fires, 2001; Smoky Joe's Cafe, 2001; Matthew Flinders's Cat, 2002. Address: 6/104 Balfour Rd, Rose Bay, NSW 2029, Australia. Online address: www.brycecourtenay.com

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