Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Mountains of Books!


Don't forget this upcoming event





MOUNTAINS OF BOOKS
Used, rare & out-of-print book fair
Ferny Creek in the Yarra Ranges

Melbourne Cup Weekend – October 29 & 30, 2011


Mountains of Books, the annual bookfest organised by second-hand and specialist booksellers from the Yarra Ranges and beyond, will be held on Melbourne Cup weekend, October 29 and 30.

Since Mountains of Books was first held four years ago the book trade has undergone huge changes, with Kindles and Ipads now a large component of the new book market. However the thrill of a secondhand find is not part of the ebook revolution. Because of the paperless reading revolution, regional bookfairs continue to attract crowds of booklovers, enthused by the adventure of chasing an elusive title, reclaiming childhood favourites, or simply picking up holiday reading at a good price – books you don’t have to stop reading when the aircraft starts its descent.

With this in mind, Mountains of Books will continue to champion traditional bookselling by bringing together a dozen knowledgeable and friendly booksellers offering thousands of used and out-of-print titles, including an eclectic range of fiction and non-fiction titles including collectibles in genres such as children’s books, cookery, art, fashion, Australiana, gardening and militaria.

Mountains of Books will held in Ferny Creek, less than an hour east of the CBD, in a picturesque setting opposite Sherbrooke Forest, with ample parking, playground and picnic facilities on site. The tourist meccas of Sassafras and Olinda are a short drive away.


Further information: 
Meryll Williams         Rainy Day Books     03 9762 0862 

In brief:
MOUNTAINS OF BOOKS 2011
4th annual used, rare & out-of-print book fair
Saturday October 29           10am – 4pm
Sunday October 30             10am – 4pm
Ferny Creek Recreational Reserve Hall, Cnr Hilton and Clarkmont Roads, Ferny Creek, 3786
(Melways map 75 D1).

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