Beautiful things from around the world, and a naughty postcard!
Now I would never judge a book by its cover (well, hardly ever!), but sometimes a cover can be just a wee bit irresistible, don’t you think? Textiles of the… Read More ›
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“The play’s the thing”, so why not make your own Shakespeare Festival?
The remarkable thing about Shakespeare is that he is really very good — in spite of all the people who say he is very good. Robert Graves in The Observer… Read More ›
John Gollings: eye for architecture
Join us for a free film screening of ‘Eye for Architecture’ and journey into the world of cutting-edge architecture as seen through the lens of renowned architectural photographer John Gollings.… Read More ›
A few icons, some with their clothes on….and Percy in the rigging!
A few cultural icons to liven up the shelves! Sean Connery: the measure of a man by Christopher Bray Poised uneasily somewhere between gushing fan tribute and serious career critique,… Read More ›
Don Grant (1932 – 2011) – gentleman and genealogist
Family matters, Uncategorized:
Don’s contribution to the Victorian and Australian genealogy world is considerable and has been well documented – co-founder of the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies (A.I.G.S), long time member of the judging… Read More ›
Godzilla, he’s just a boy who can’t say Noh!
The secrets of Noh masks by Michishige Udaka ; photography by Shuichi Yamagata This exquisite book by Noh actor and mask-maker, Michishige Udaka, contains photographs by Shuichi Yamagata of 32 beautiful… Read More ›
The rainbow screen
This third post marking the publication of the latest issue of the La Trobe Journal, Queen City of the South: Gay and Lesbian Melbourne, centres on gay studies in film… Read More ›
Family History Feast 2011 booked out!
Family history events, Family matters:
Yes Family History Feast 2011 is booked out! On Monday 1 August the State Library of Victoria will again host the annual Family History Feast during National Family History Week. It is… Read More ›
Masterpieces come in all shapes and sizes
New books, Rare Books & Arts, Visual arts:
What makes a masterpiece? Not just a good question, but a great book title! What makes a masterpiece? : artists, writers and curators on the world’s greatest works of art edited by Christopher… Read More ›
Kim Scott wins 2011 Miles Franklin Literary Award
The State Library of Victoria congratulates West Australian author Kim Scott for winning the 2011 Miles Franklin Literary Award for his book That Deadman Dance.
