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A Maker of Books: Alec Bolton and His Brindabella Press

Michael Richards

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Reckoning: A Memoir by Magda Szubanski

Australian pride histories and biographies: Recommendations from the National Library

Celebrate WorldPride with this diverse range of books about the LGBTQIA+ experience and culture.

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cover of book 'Australian Dictionary of Biography'

(1966). Australian dictionary of biography. Melbourne : London ; New York : Melbourne University Press; Cambridge University Press https://adb.anu.edu.au

Biography research guide

A guide to finding biographies.

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The left hand side of the image is the front cover of the book 'Charles & Barbara Blackman: A Decade of Art and Love'. The right hand side of the image is a portrait photograph of a woman with long hair holding a book.
Book launch: Charles & Barbara Blackman by Christabel Blackman

Christabel Blackman and Jeremy Thomas discussed Christabel's book, Charles & Barbara Blackman: A Decade of Art and Love.

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Book launch: Kasey Chambers

We joined musician Kasey Chambers to celebrate the release of her book Just Don't Be a D**khead and Other Profound Things I've Learnt.

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On the left is the front cover of the book 'Max Dupain: A Portrait'. On the right is a photo of a woman with short hair, wearing a black tutrtle-neck top and standing in front of a yellow background.
Book launch: Max Dupain: A Portrait by Helen Ennis

Helen Ennis and journalist Alex Sloan discussed Ennis's latest book, Max Dupain: A Portrait.

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Townsend of the Ranges book on the left and author Peter Crowley on the right
Book launch: Townsend of the Ranges by Peter Crowley

Peter Crowley and ABC National Affairs Correspondent Melissa Clarke discussed Crowley's debut book, Townsend of the Ranges.

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Author Rod Henderson and a cover of his book 'Stop Screaming I'm Scared Too: An Australian Soldier's Story'.
Book signing: Stop Screaming, I'm Scared Too by Rod Henderson

Author Rod Henderson's book signing event marking the release of his new biographical work 'Stop Screaming, I'm Scared Too: An Australian Soldier's Story'.

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Dear Mutzi

Tess Scholfield-Peters

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Ellis Rowan: A Life in Pictures

Christine Morton-Evans

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Ferguson Collection

Over 32,000 items, including rare books, pamphlets, maps, and ephemera, covering topics such as Oceania, transport, and literature. Compiled by Sir John Alexander Ferguson, it is a key resource for Australian history and bibliography.

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Frank

Jordie Albiston

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