E.W. Cole
Cole turned a “bookshop” in 19th-century Melbourne into a cultural hub with a global reputation. His self-published "Cole’s Funny Picture Books" were even more famous. An inspiration for REMORANDOM.
Edward William Cole was born in England in 1832 and died in Victoria in 1918. Entirely self made, he combined philosophy, philanthropy and humour with business acumen in the development of a truly unique retailing empire.
After virtually monopolising Melbourne’s book trade for many years, he …
