{"product_id":"2026770002085-secondhand-melbournes-radical-bookshops-history-people-appreciation","title":"Melbourne's Radical Bookshops: History, People, Appreciation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly detailed work of cultural and political history, Melbourne's Radical Bookshops: History, People, Appreciation chronicles the vibrant world of left-wing and progressive bookselling that flourished in Melbourne, Australia, across much of the twentieth century. John Sendy presents an affectionate yet authoritative account of the shops, the passionate individuals who ran them, and the radical ideas they helped circulate through Australian intellectual and political life. The tone is warm and celebratory, honouring these establishments as vital community hubs where labour activists, communists, feminists, and freethinkers gathered to exchange literature and ideas. Sendy illustrates how these modest storefronts served as engines of social change, connecting local readers to international movements and underground publications that mainstream booksellers would not stock. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of radical politics, book culture, and Melbourne's rich social history, this account stands as both a scholarly record and a heartfelt tribute to a largely forgotten chapter of Australian life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839380435163,"sku":"2026770002085-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/bd85d6f3-2b33-4679-916b-2a4f05339612.png?v=1780561034","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770002085-secondhand-melbournes-radical-bookshops-history-people-appreciation","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}