‘How would art publishing survive?’ was a question that Megan Patty, Head of Publications, Photographic Services and Library at National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) had 10 years ago. Now, as the Melbourne Art Book Fair enters its decade anniversary from 23 May to 2 June, this worry seems to have shifted into strong confidence in the industry.
What has sustained this interest and driven people to continue purchasing physical, hard-copy art books? Patty says the answer is manifold.
