An Evening with Rare Books with Chris Browne

Join in an exclusive evening with an amazing private collection of very rare books, as Emeritus Professor Chris Browne opens his home to his collection.

Chris enjoyed reading from an early age, and became a serious book collector in 1970, putting together a personal library of around 15,000 books. In the last 20 years, Chris has collected more and more French books and prints, particularly French fashion prints and magazines, French editions of English literature, illustrated French books, and books about the history and culture of Paris.

Since 2016, he has been the Program Director of Melbourne Rare Book Week. Unsurprisingly, his main hobby is reading, although his collecting habit also encompasses Fine Art, French Art Deco glass and fashion prints.