Clare Millar

For many people, working in the publishing industry is all they’ve ever wanted to do. But once they get there they face low wages, high workload and union busting—all while being told how lucky they are.

As Australian booksellers adapt to an ever-changing world, how have specialist retailers coped? In the wake of several high-profile store closures, is there still a place for niche booksellers in today’s landscape?