We all love a bargain, but what is the real cost of those books we buy online or in a supermarket for 12 dollars or less? Should Australia adopt a fixed book price common in Europe? How can we support and grow an industry that nourishes our minds and souls. A conversation on the challenges facing the Australian book industry. Presented at the <a href="https://www.swf.org.au">Sydney Writers Festival</a>.Speakers<a href="https://www.swf.org.au/writers/raymond-bonner">Ray Bonner</a>Pulitzer Prize winning author, journalist, co-owner of Bookoccino, the Northern Beaches bookstore<a href="https://www.swf.org.au/writers/richard-flanagan">Richard Flanagan</a>Award winning Australian author, latest book <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/question-7-9781761343483">Question 7</a>, Penguin <a href="https://www.swf.org.au/writers/olivia-lanchester">Olivia Lanchester </a>Former CEO, Australian Society of authors <a href="https://www.michaelrobotham.com/">Michael Robotham</a>Author,  latest book <a href=" https://www.michaelrobotham.com/book/storm-child/">Storm Child</a>, Hachette

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Richard Flanagan, Michael Robotham on the hidden costs of cheap books

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