Australia’s contribution to global histories of the book

Speakers: Wallace Kirsop, Judy Donnelly and Des Cowley

The recently published From Convict Printers to Book Arcades completes the three volume History of the Book in Australia, a project begun in the 1990s. It takes its place alongside other projects emanating from Britain, France, America, and Canada that have sought to document global histories of the book. Join the volume’s editors Wallace Kirsop and Judy Donnelly in conversation with Des Cowley as they discuss the genesis of the Australian project, how they succeeded in bringing this significant publishing project to fruition, and their thoughts on its contributions to international scholarship.

Presented by: Rare Books Melbourne in partnership with Melbourne Athenaeum Library
at The Melbourne Athenaeum Library, Level 1, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne