World of the Book Tour
Schedule
Mon Feb 28 2022 at 10:15 am to Sat Nov 30 2024 at 12:00 pm
UTC+11:00Location
State Library Victoria | Melbourne, VI
About this Event
Tour this one-of-a-kind exhibition and chart the rise, and restyling, of the beloved book through the history of book design, production and illustration from the Middle Ages to today.
features more than 300 rare, remarkable and historically significant items in the State Collection, uncovering the unique stories they tell and celebrating the unique place books have in our hearts and minds.
From the world’s first novel and earliest examples of printing in English through to modern icons like Winnie the Pooh and Haruki Murakami, this page turner of an exhibition is a must-see for all book lovers.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the exhibition themselves after the tour ends.
The World of the book exhibition is on Level 4 of the Dome Galleries, overlooking the La Trobe Reading Room in the heart of the Library.
By registering to attend or purchasing a ticket to a State Library Victoria event, you agree to our Conditions of Entry.
Where is it happening?
State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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