World of the Book
Highlights
- Explore over 300 rare items showcasing the evolution of book design and illustration from the Middle Ages to today.
- Marvel at an illuminated manuscript crafted for a Medici, highlighting the artistry of historical book production.
- Discover the journey of manga from Hokusai to Astro Boy, celebrating its cultural significance in literature.
- Relax at the onsite café, offering a family-friendly atmosphere perfect for unwinding after your literary adventure.
Homer. Margaret Atwood. Ursula Le Guin. No matter your taste in literature, World of the Book has it covered.
Now in its 20th year, Australia’s longest running and most popular book exhibition features more than 300 rare, remarkable and historically significant items from the State Collection. But most of all, it’s a celebration of the unique place books have in our hearts and minds.
Travel through the history of the book and marvel at an illuminated manuscript made for a Medici, fan art inspired by Andy Griffiths’s Treehouse series, one of the oldest printed texts in the world, the Hyakumantō Darani of Japan and the evolution of manga – from Hokusai to Astro Boy; and much more.
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Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/visit/access-inclusion
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