Noble Fragments by Michael Visontay tells the fascinating story of how a rare book dealer in the 1920s took apart a Gutenberg Bible and sold its pages individually—an act that shocked the literary world. Decades later, this decision would play an unexpected role in Visontay’s own family history, helping them rebuild their lives after fleeing post-war Hungary. Blending history and personal memoir, the book explores how seemingly small events can have lasting and life-changing consequences
Join Debbie Lee in conversation with Michael Visontay about this extraordinary tale.
This Lamm Jewish Library of Australia event is a collaboration with The Jewish Independent and is supported by the Glen Eira City Council.
Speakers
Michael Visontay
Michael Visontay is Commissioning Editor of TJI, and was Editor-in-Chief from 2017-22. He has worked for 40 years as a journalist, editor, author and lecturer across a broad range of ...
Debbie Lee
Debbie Lee is Festival Director, Melbourne Jewish Book Week. She has worked in the publishing industry for over 30 years, primarily with academic publishers such as Cambridge University Press, UNSW ...