publishing

Thursday, July 09

Trials of Portnoy: when Penguin fought for literature and liberty

For decades, literary censorship in Australia saw authorities ban, burn and seize books thought to threaten the morals of the public – until one publisher decided to take a stand. A new book by Patrick Mullins tells the inside story.

Charting the spread of Australia's local news deserts

The pandemic’s economic impact on top of already tough times had led to what has been called an “extinction event” for community and regional newspapers. Mapping the resulting “news deserts” reveals the wipeout’s scale, writes Gary Dickson.

Bookseller Jo Case at Imprints on Hindley Street. Photo: Tony Lewis / InDaily

Diary of a Publisher: A career built on books

Wakefield Press’s new publisher of young adult fiction has held numerous ‘bookish jobs’ over a 27-year career and has a passion for ensuring South Australian and Australian stories are read far and wide, writes Michael Bollen.

Diary of a Publisher: The book industry is a huge protean beast

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges for publishers and booksellers everywhere, but as Michael Bollen points out, the book industry is adept at snapping back when its demise is proclaimed.

Lisa Messenger – daring to disrupt, challenge, inspire

The rise of Adelaide’s fashion industry is testament to its resilient, resourceful, creative underbelly, says entrepreneur and magazine publisher Lisa Messenger.