Celebration of Tasmanian Literature in World’s Largest Tasmanian Book Collection
Tuesday 19 January 2010
A diverse range of Tasmanian authors will gather today, at ‘Just Tassie books’ in Hobart, in a celebration of Tasmanian literature. Senator Bob Brown, author of numerous books on Tasmania, will launch the event. Other author’s attending the event include Max Angus, Dan Sprod, Richard Lord, Helen Gee, Graeme Broxam, Mick Lawrence and Joan Goodrick.
Surrounding the authors will be the world’s largest collection of Tasmanian books ever available for sale to the general public. The collection includes some of the most sought after and rare Tasmanian books.
Owner of the collection Duncan Cullen says, “We have more than 2500 titles covering all facets of Tasmania’s bounteous history. It is such a superb collection of books. Of course the authors of all this wonderful work deserve to be acknowledged, hence today’s celebration.”
“The books are such a valuable testimony of Tasmania’s story. I wanted all of it to be available to everyone. I had to open a shop to house them, then people can come and browse and buy.” Cullen said.
Mick Lawrence, nationally renowned local surf icon and author who last week released his first book says “The home of this book collection is a place for stories and to discover our place.”
Senator Bob Brown will be available for comment on the evening.
The celebration will take place at:
Just Tassie Books
248 Elizabeth St
Hobart (near Warwick St)
Between 6 pm and 8 pm. Speakers Senator Bob Brown and MC Helen Gee will commence from 7 pm.
Just Tassie Books
