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Founded by George Seelaf in 1952.1
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Australasian Book Society
Australian cooperative publishing society
The Australasian Book Society was a cooperative publishing society in Australia, between 1952 and 1981. Founded in Melbourne by activist George Seelaf, the society was funded by member subscriptions, and each member would receive four books annually.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The Australasian Book Society was a cooperative publishing society in Australia, between 1952 and 1981. Founded in Melbourne by activist George Seelaf, the society was funded by member subscriptions, and each member would receive four books annually.2
Leadership
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- FounderGeorge Seelaf1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaAustralasian Book Society
- WikidataQ126189055
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