In Hiding
Melbourne Rare Book Week
Literature lovers know Samuel Johnson as the dictionary maker and subject of James Boswell’s biography. Most know him as a poet, an essayist, and the founder of English criticism. Much of this work is still in print, but the addicted collector seeks out Johnson’s hidden, often anonymous dedications, prefaces and editorial work, the titbits that are hard to find. John Byrne has been collecting Johnsonian material for 60 years. He will show rare material from his library and share stories about where and how he found it.
Presented by: The Johnson Society of Australia at Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre, Multipurpose Room 1, 251 Faraday Street Carlton Bookings: Tel 5470 6644 after 2:00pm or Email jwb42@gmail .comSubscribe to events
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