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Max Walker Max Walker i(A26509 works by) (a.k.a. Maxwell Henry Norman Walker)
Born: Established: 12 Sep 1948 ; Died: Ceased: 28 Sep 2016 Melbourne, Victoria,
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon How to Tame Lions Max Walker , Burnley : Tangle Press , 2007 10180799 2007 selected work short story humour

'It would appear that there are many people out there who share Max’s warped since of humour and an immense enjoyment of life and its situations. This book is basically an anecdotal romp. Somehow the problems and burdens of life don’t seem quite as worrying if you can laugh or smile at yourself. A laugh can happen anywhere … get one inside the cover of this book.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon How to Kiss a Crocodile and Other Snappy Stories Max Walker , Port Melbourne : Hamlyn , 1993 10180929 1993 selected work short story humour

'This story is a little second hand. But isn’t that how great stories develop? Basically, not even the facts of this one have been changed to make it more interesting. Isn’t it funny how the more dangerous a situation may have appeared at the time to all but those involved, the event becomes quite hilarious in hindsight? Anyway, judge for yourself in the story of three colleagues whose boat sank into a billabong full of crocodiles in the black of the night.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon How to Hypnotise Chooks and Other Great Yarns Max Walker , Port Melbourne : Hamlyn , 1993 10180837 1993 selected work short story humour

'When Max’s cricket career finished midway through the 1981/82 season, the structure of his life changed dramatically. Today Max leads a great, erratic and at times fascinating existence and he really does enjoy sharing views and ideas and experiences. Max loves people , meets a huge cross-section of the community and shares of their stories and thoughts. That’s the theme for this book, lots of tales and lots of jokes t provoke a giggle or two.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Best of Mr Walker : A Collection of Max Walker's Favourite Stories Max Walker , Port Melbourne : Hamlyn , 1992 Z266284 1992 selected work short story prose humour
1 y separately published work icon How to Puzzle a Python Max Walker , Scoresby : Magenta Press , 1990 10180873 1990 selected work short story

'Max has always had an affinity with wildlife and for the colourful characters he met in the course of his work in television, also as a guest speaker and during the large amount of travel he does for what he says is the best job in the world. He keeps getting himself into many crazy, zany predicaments as part of his very hectic, but very enjoyable schedule. How to Puzzle a Python is a collection of these tales … read along and enjoy this journey.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Tangles Max Walker , Neill Phillipson , Toorak : Garry Sparke , 1976 10180731 1976 single work autobiography

'Maxwell Henry Walker, commonly known as ‘Tangles” to friends, fans and opponents alike, is one of those rarities in sport. A man who became a champion in two entirely different fields and a ‘character’ in each. Max was a child prodigy in both cricket and football. It is difficult enough for any sportsman to get to the top in one field of endeavour, let alone two: Max not only succeeded but worked his way through an architectural course at the same time. This is a fascinating book about a fascinating sportsman whose sense of perspective is reinforced by a great, native Australian humour.' (Publication summary)
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