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Between 2011 and 2018, Manuscript operated as an independent publishing house, conceiving, editing and producing a series of culturally significant books and journals that meaningfully contributed to Australia’s creative landscape. This included major monographs of mid-career contemporary artists such as Michael Zavros, Liz Ham and Kate Ballis − publications that achieved global distribution and press acclaim. 
        Alongside these, Manuscript published 13 issues of its namesake magazine, bringing together leading voices across art, fashion and design. At a time of rapid media fragmentation, Manuscript carved out a distinct editorial space, championing long-form storytelling while demonstrating the viability of independent publishing as a creative platform. The Manuscript imprint not only lends its name to the studio today, but stands as an early expression of the integrated, editorially-led creative practice it has since become. 













































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