Des Cowley on the Emmerson Collection
Join History of the Book Manager Des Cowley for an overview of the John Emmerson collection, one of the world's largest collection of rare English...
28 Jan 2016 Duration: 02:59
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Jan McDonald on botanical books
Rare Books Librarian, Jan McDonald, reveals her two favourite volumes of botanical illustrations from the early 19th century.
22 Nov 2015 Duration: 03:45
Donald Kerr on collectors
Listen to the 2015 Foxcroft lecture presented by Donald Kerr, discussing the libraries of three notable New Zealand book collectors.
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Contemporary book design panel discussion
Watch our lively panel discussion on the most interesting and challenging aspects of contemporary book design.
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Barbara Brend on two of the world’s great illuminated manuscripts known as the ‘Khamsas’ or ‘Five Poems’.
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Sasha Grishin on printmaking & artists' books in Melbourne
See why Melbourne is a major centre for Australian printmaking and artists' books.
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Des Cowley on artists’ books
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Richard Ovenden on book arts in the 21st century
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