Walking on my feet. A Kind of Biography. by [Fairburn, Rex] McNeish, James and Helen - 1983

1983. Auckland, Collins, 1983. 29,5 cm x 22 cm. 236 pages. With many black-and-white illustrations throughout the book. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector's mylar. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Arthur Rex Dugard "Rex" Fairburn (2 February 1904 – 25 March 1957) was a New Zealand poet who was born and died in Auckland. He attended Auckland Grammar School, where he first met R. A. K. Mason, and worked at various jobs, including relief work on the roads. Later he tutored in English and lectured on the history and theory of Art at Elam School of Art, Auckland University College. His poetry was initially influenced by the (then unfashionable) Georgian poets. (Wikipedia).