What I’ve learned: Peter Rose, Australian Book Review
After 24 years of sifting through countless books, Peter Rose will be leaving his post as the Editor of 'Australian Book Review' next year. What does he have to say about the state of Australian publishing?
Outgoing ‘Australian Book Review’ Editor Peter Rose. Photo: Brent Lukey.
Peter Rose has been the editor of Australian Book Review (ABR) since January 2001. This cultural magazine first started in print format in 1961 and now publishes long-form literary and arts reviews as well as essays, commentaries, interviews and creative writing. During his tenure and across almost 250 issues, Rose has commissioned, edited and published at least 1500 writers and oversaw its digital development and international reach.
Rose recently announced his departure from his long-serving role and speaks to ArtsHub about his over 20 years at the helm and what they have taught him.
Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian.
Her debut, a collection of poetry called Turbulence, came out in 2020 and was released by University of Western Australia Publishing (UWAP). Her second collection, Decadence, was published in July 2022, also by UWAP. Her third book, Essence, will be published in 2025.
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