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Celebrities must stop writing children’s books immediately
Opinion
Literature

Celebrities must stop writing children’s books immediately

Even before Jamie Oliver released (and then retracted) his controversial children’s book, the industry was overcrowded by cynical celebrities cashing in.

  • by Thomas Mitchell

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The one thing Newtown’s Nut Cluster street library refuses to share

The one thing Newtown’s Nut Cluster street library refuses to share

From spontaneous Spider-Pig singalongs to Do’s and Don’ts for Husbands and Wives, there’s a lot to love about these 5215 street libraries.

  • by Julie Power
How a chat in the Herald kitchen led to a book on Ange Postecoglou

How a chat in the Herald kitchen led to a book on Ange Postecoglou

In their (rare) spare time, Herald journalists write some tremendous books that help deepen our understanding of issues, people and events.

  • by Bevan Shields and Vince Rugari
Murky past of publisher Brad Shaw – and the authors suing him for missing royalties
Investigation
Publishing

Murky past of publisher Brad Shaw – and the authors suing him for missing royalties

At least 12 would-be authors paid thousands of dollars to Shaw to publish their books. But all were left bitterly disappointed by the lack of sales information and proper accounting.

  • by Andrew Hornery
A series of unfortunate events: Demise of Booktopia is a page turner
Opinion
Insolvency

A series of unfortunate events: Demise of Booktopia is a page turner

A blindingly bright-coloured flag appeared only a month ago when the listed company told the market that directors’ fees for the year would be paid by issuing shares, rather than in cash.

  • by Elizabeth Knight
The long and the short of it
Opinion
Column 8

The long and the short of it

You can take our word.

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Things were going so well for this voice actor. And then AI stole his job

Things were going so well for this voice actor. And then AI stole his job

A survey by the union for actors and media workers has found more than half of respondents think AI will cost them work and income.

  • by Karl Quinn
If Hill of Content bookshop dies, a piece of Melbourne dies with it
Opinion
City life

If Hill of Content bookshop dies, a piece of Melbourne dies with it

There is no other bookshop in Melbourne that has the same feel. Staff offer a sense that you belong. It is the kind of place that draws people to it.

  • by Christopher Bantick
In an increasingly digital world, this is why a real book still feels so good

In an increasingly digital world, this is why a real book still feels so good

Far from being a pretentious marker of intellect, there are some solid scientific reasons behind the enduring legacy of printed books in the digital era.

  • by Shona Hendley
New books: What’s in store in 2024

New books: What’s in store in 2024

There are masses of books already scheduled for publication next year. Here is just a selection of them

  • by Jane Sullivan
A ‘pitch-perfect sequel’? The fine line between fan fiction and an ugly lawsuit

A ‘pitch-perfect sequel’? The fine line between fan fiction and an ugly lawsuit

Fans of The Lord of the Rings (and Star Wars and Star Trek) have always made their own stories. So when does enthusiastic fandom become a problem?

  • by Michael Idato

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