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Richard Flanagan, Michael Robotham on the hidden costs of cheap books

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Reviving Literature: The Need for Support

This chapter explores the importance of fixed pricing systems for books in Germany and discusses Australia’s recent initiatives to bolster the arts. It highlights the critical lack of government funding for literature, the establishment of Writers Australia, and the necessity for cultural investment to ensure the future of Australian writing and reading engagement.

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