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Richard Flanagan, Michael Robotham on the hidden costs of cheap books
Manage episode 437598939 series 5381
We all love a bargain, but what is the real cost of those books we buy online or in a supermarket for 12 dollars or less? Should Australia adopt a fixed book price common in Europe? How can we support and grow an industry that nourishes our minds and souls. A conversation on the challenges facing the Australian book industry.
Presented at the Sydney Writers Festival.
Speakers
Ray BonnerPulitzer Prize winning author, journalist, co-owner of Bookoccino, the Northern Beaches bookstore
Richard FlanaganAward winning Australian author, latest book Question 7, Penguin
Olivia Lanchester Former CEO, Australian Society of authors
Michael RobothamAuthor, latest book Storm Child, Hachette
1790 episodes
Manage episode 437598939 series 5381
We all love a bargain, but what is the real cost of those books we buy online or in a supermarket for 12 dollars or less? Should Australia adopt a fixed book price common in Europe? How can we support and grow an industry that nourishes our minds and souls. A conversation on the challenges facing the Australian book industry.
Presented at the Sydney Writers Festival.
Speakers
Ray BonnerPulitzer Prize winning author, journalist, co-owner of Bookoccino, the Northern Beaches bookstore
Richard FlanaganAward winning Australian author, latest book Question 7, Penguin
Olivia Lanchester Former CEO, Australian Society of authors
Michael RobothamAuthor, latest book Storm Child, Hachette
1790 episodes
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