It’s not what is on the page. Past Event
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Readings is an independent retailer of books, music and film, with seven shops operating in Melbourne. Our shops have long been at the centre of the local literary scene, both as meeting places and via our exciting calendar of events. As a cornerstone of the Australian literary landscape, Readings takes seriously its role in growing and sustaining local industries. 10% of our annual profits go towards The Readings Foundation.
It’s not what is on the page. Past Event
Join Christine Gordon, Readings Programming Manager as she discusses the art of art books with Readings own Art Book Buyer, Margaret Snowdon.
Publishing art books is a particular type of madness surely: and purchasing beautifully illustrated hard back art books is not for the faint hearted. Do only art lovers buy these books? Have art books changed? Do art books increase in value? How do you look after books that feature art, artists and collectors.
Find out, and become involved in a discussion about what’s on our shelves and walls and why.
Christine Gordon Speaker
Christine Gordon is the Programming Manager of Melbourne’s pre-eminent independent bookshop, Readings, and has been in that role for well over a decade. She considers this the best job in Australia. Christine was one of the founding members of the Stella Prize, sits on the Readings Foundation board, the Emerging Writer’s Festival and the Victorian Women’s Trust and has been a judge on various literary awards. She is passionate about Australian literature and ensuring that reading continues to allow endless possibilities for everyone.
Margaret Snowdon Speaker
Margaret Snowdon is the art & design buyer for Readings. She is also a Transpersonal Art Therapist with an interest in fostering therapeutic connection to the natural world. She holds a BA of Visual Arts and a Post Graduate Diploma of Painting and is an exhibited artist.
