Paper Empires: A History of the Book in Australia 1946-2005

Ever wondered how Australian publishing went from post-war rationing to the Booker Prize? This meticulous UQP study traces sixty years of local book culture—from censorship battles and paperback revolutions to the rise of our literary exports. It's scholarly without being dry, packed with fascinating detours into cover design, distribution wars, and the people who built our reading nation. Perfect for anyone who loves Australian literature, publishing nerds, and cultural historians curious about how we became a nation of readers.