What is Australian Book Review Online Edition?
Australian Book Review Online Edition is an enhanced version of the magazine accessible to subscribers on the Net. ABR OE can be read on any device with web-browsing capabilities, including desktop computers, laptops, iPads, tablets and smart phones.
ABR OE in no way replaces the print version. Everyone at ABR is committed to the print edition's long-term continuance. ABR OE is simply another version of your favourite literary magazine designed to reach new markets.
Access to ABR OE is available by annual subscription, or by purchasing single issues (one month access). Subscribers have full access to digital content, including back issues, extended information on contributors, and can comment on articles.
A useful way of thinking about it is as a subscription to ABR on the Internet.
Institutional access may be arranged via IP address authentication. Libraries and others institutions should contact ABR to do so: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / +61 3 9699 8822.
Institutions (including university and school libraries, public libraries) may request two-weeks' complimentary trial access: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / +61 3 9699 8822.
For further information regarding ABR OE, see the FAQs page.
How does ABR OE differ from the print edition?
• instantly accessible
• convenient and portable
• same rate for overseas readers
• includes additional information on ABR contributors
• automated renewal process
• interactive, including comments
ABR OE is not:
• an eBook or ePub version of the magazine
• an App.
• a PDF file of the magazine
ABR OE Subscription Rates
ONE MONTH Current Issue (Global rate) – $6
Purchase access to the current issue of ABR OE for one month. SUBSCRIBE
ONE YEAR Individual (Global rate) – $40
Subscribe to ABR OE for one year – 10 issues, full access. SUBSCRIBE
ONE YEAR University/National and State libraries/Government (Global rate) – $500
Universities, National and State libraries, and government auspices: subscribe to ABR OE for one year – 10 issues, full access. Access may be arranged via IP address authentication. Contact ABR to do so: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / +61 3 9699 8822. SUBSCRIBE
Request two-weeks' complimentary trial access: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / +61 3 9699 8822.
ONE YEAR Institutions (Global rate) – $150
Schools, public libraries, publishers, galleries, festivals, businesses and other institutions: subscribe to ABR OE for one year – 10 issues, full access. Access may be arranged via IP address authentication. Contact ABR to do so: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / +61 3 9699 8822. SUBSCRIBE
Request two-weeks' complimentary trial access: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / +61 3 9699 8822.
Add ABR OE to a current print subscription – $20
Current ABR print subscribers may add-on access to ABR OE. An add-on ABR OE subscription lasts until the end of the print subscription period, after which subscribers can renew both subscriptions, or renew their print or ABR OE subscription separately. Adding ABR OE to current print subscriptions beyond 2011 incurs an additional $20 per year. Print subscriptions cannot be refunded in preference for ABR OE. To add ABR OE to your current print subscription, call us: +61 3 9699 8822.
How do I subscribe to ABR OE?
New subscriptions to ABR OE must be completed online at the Subscribe to ABR OE page.
Current print subscribers wishing to add-on access to ABR OE must call ABR to do so: (03) 9699 8822.
Institutions wishing to arrange access to ABR OE via IP address authentication should contact ABR to do so: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. /
+61 3 9699 8822.
Terms and Conditions
Full terms and conditions of use.
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