Dr Beth Driscoll

School of Culture and Communication, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne

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Arts & Culture

Measuring diversity in Australian publishing

Diversity in publishing workplaces is good for our books, but exactly how diverse is our publishing industry?

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Arts & Culture

The rise of the microgenre

In the 21st century, digital publishing has led to the rise of ever-more niche microgenres in books – from Amish romance to NASCAR passion – and it’s changing our literary landscape

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Arts & Culture

The arrival of Amazon and the future of Australian publishing

As Amazon sets up shop in Australia, what impact could the massive online retailer and publisher have on the country’s book culture?