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Chinese printer refuses Tibet bookA Chinese printer has refused to print Putting Queensland on the Map by Felicity Jack for UNSW Press because it mentions the China-Tibet border.Published 17 August, 2008 A Chinese printer has refused to print Putting Queensland on the Map by Felicity Jack for UNSW Press because it mentions the China-Tibet border. The book contains just a single line which mentions the border, which Elizabeth Menzies, publisher at UNSW Press, said the printer had suggested should be removed. When UNSW Press refused, the printer advised the publisher to print the title elsewhere and the book will be printed in Thailand. Felicity Jack's great grandfather's life is documented in the biography, including his travels throughout Australia and China. Menzies would not name the Chinese printer, and said ‘We print as many of our books as we can in Australia', but go overseas for ‘those that are colour or require something different'. ‘The author [Jack] felt very strongly that she did not want her text changed by the Chinese authorities and we stand beside that,' said Menzies. http://www.booksellerandpublisher.com.au/articles/2008/08/09123/ More from Book News Archive
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Ten Days on the Island program launched
The program for Tasmanian arts festival Ten Days on the Island, which runs from 27 March to 5 April, was launched yesterday.27 November, 2008 
The shortlist for the biennial Tasmanian Book Prize has been announced.27 November, 2008 
Christopher Koch has been awarded the 2008 CAL Waverley Library Award for Literature (‘The Nib') for his novel The Memory Room (Vintage).27 November, 2008 
David Malouf's The Complete Stories (Random House) is the winner of the inaugural Australia-Asia Literary Award.27 November, 2008 
Roger Moore's visit to Sydney has done wonders for coverage of his autobiography My Word Is My Bond.24 November, 2008 
A familiar street name (to Melbournians at any rate) and now book is atop the Highest New Entries chart this week--Lygon St by Michael Harden.20 November, 2008 
The YABBAs (Young Australian Best Book Award) were announced this week in Victoria.20 November, 2008 
The 2009 New Zealand Post Mansfield Prize has gone to Jenny Pattrick.20 November, 2008 |
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