State Library Victoria Rare Books & Arts

If it’s not vinyl, it’s not a record…..

January 29, 2015

A few years back we were extremely fortunate to be on the receiving end of a marvellous collection of vinyl record albums from the estate of Kevin James, a passionate collector.

Summer sound tracks & jukebox bop

January 23, 2015

Summer holiday sounds with a 60s flavour currently feature on Listening Posts in Arts. They include new releases and old favourites in film sound tracks and popular music. The online catalogue indicates which Listening Post the CD is available… Read More ›

The Naked Lunch (London, John Calder, 1964)

William Burroughs: Beat Icon

January 15, 2015

Rare Books & Arts:

This year, Mirror of the World features a selection of works by William Burroughs (1914–1997), who, in the centenary year of his birth, still casts a long shadow on literary and cultural landscapes.

New things for the New Year

January 7, 2015

Film, Music, New books, Rare Books & Arts:

A mixed bag of New Year goodies, a bit like those Xmas raffles which I never seem to win………

Bohemian Rhapsody for Bohemian Melbourne

December 26, 2014

Popular music, Rare Books & Arts:

In honour of our splendid exhibition, Bohemian Melbourne, currently on show in the Murdoch Gallery until 22 February (you’d be mad to miss it!), here’s Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen in… Read More ›