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Pass beneath the painted rainbow and enter a world where a million books are displayed, where bright parrots flash through the fernery, and where monkeys swing from the rafters. Welcome to a place where gentlemen and street urchins read side-by-side, where thieves aren't prosecuted, and where Chinese tea ceremonies and exclusive séances are routinely conducted. This is Marvellous Melbourne in the late 1800's, the home of E.W. Cole and his famous Book Arcade.

Lisa Lang introduces us to Melbourne's most eccentric entrepreneur, taking us on the journey from E.W. Cole's humble beginnings on the Victorian goldfields, to his bold establishment of the world's largest bookstore, and original publication of the iconic and enduring Cole's Funny Picture Books.

See also our Tribute to E.W.Cole T Shirt design HERE.

AUD $14.00 => USD 9.04 approx

Plus 10% GST for Deliveries to Australian Addresses