What if some of the most revealing stories about Queensland aren’t found in the words on the page, but in the books themselves?

Printed & Bound, an exhibition now open at Queensland State Archives, invites visitors to look closely at the records books that quietly shaped the state. Ledgers built to endure daily use. Registers finished to impress. Books designed not just to hold information, but to make systems work.
This new exhibition uncovers the art behind how Queensland’s history was kept, revealing how design, materials and craft reflect a state learning how to organise itself, record decisions and keep track of its past.

This exhibition is an invitation to slow down, look closely and discover a side of Queensland’s history that often goes unnoticed.