Halstead Press publishes most kinds of books.
History and heritage are our major focus, with literature, current affairs and scholarly books forming an important part of the list.
Halstead handles all stages of book production and publishing, from concept development to marketing and promotion.
We commission research and writing, editing, drafting of text, design and typesetting. Our books are printed by a number of firms in Australia and overseas. Halstead Press also publishes in partnership with the University of Wollongong Press.
For a full list of Halstead Press trade titles visit the Australian Book Group Catalogue.
Eagle eye … on Halstead books and authors
New Release: Hope—Refugees and their Supporters in Australia since 1947 is out now.
Compelling human stories as told to historian and refugee expert Ann-Mari Jordens. Men, women and young people talk about their hope of finding safety and freedom plus the ordinary Australians who helped them make sense of a strange new land.
Launching at the National Library of Australia Parkes Place Canberra 18 June 2012.
( Cover from Partimento by Christina Cordero, courtesy of Beaver Galleries)
Joseph Furphy centenary
It’s a hundred years since the death of Such is Life author, Joseph Furphy, part of the
Halstead Press Classics series. Planning is underway to mark Furphy’s centenary
including events in September at Shepparton, Victoria, birthplace of Such is Life.
Courts & the Media: Challenges in the era of digital and social media
edited by Patrick Keyzer, Jane Johnston and Mark Pearson. See Featured Titles for how to order.
Word Up: A Lexicon and Guide to Communication in the 21st Century is Mark McCrindle’s fun, informative look at Australian language and technology across the generations. See Featured Titles.
Nationwide Distribution
As part owner of the Australian Book Group, Halstead has distribution into the commercial book trade in all states and territories.
