Books

In the 1880s, museum director Charles Frederick McCoy began production of his famous Prodromus of the Zoology of Victoria, and Museum Victoria has continued to promote its research and collections through the publication of high-quality books since that time. Monographs, collected essays, field guides and exhibition catalogues are some of the formats the museum produces across a range of subjects, including natural history, indigenous art and history. Both the specialist researcher and the ordinary reader will find something of interest in the list of museum publications.

New and forthcoming Titles
Barnacles, the latest title in the marine field guide series, was published in September 2009 and Shrimps, prawns and lobsters will be available in 2010. This series is popular with both the diving and beach-combing public, as well as specialists. A new edition of the best-selling title Phar Lap:A True Legend was published in November 2009 and features the most recent scientific discoveries relating to the great champion’s early death. Forthcoming titles in 2010 will include a book on pioneer Australian aviator John Duigan, a guide to Victorian gemstones, and a stunning book about Indigenous bark paintings.

New Releases