Chart the rise and restyling of the beloved book in this one-of-a-kind exhibition on the history of book design, production and illustration from the Middle Ages to today.
World of the Book features more than 300 rare, remarkable, historically significant items from the State Collection, uncovering the stories they tell and celebrating the unique place books have in our hearts and minds.
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This year's themes explore:
books and ideas
books and imagination
art and nature
artists and books
artists and natural history
Event details:
Saturday, 25 May 2024 to Sunday, 18 May 2025 10am to 6:00pm
FREE
State Library of Victoria - Dome Galleries, Level 4