Australian Book Review is an Australian arts and literary review. Created in 1961, ABR is an independent non-profit organisation that publishes articles, reviews, commentaries, essays, and new writing. The aims of the magazine are 'to foster high critical standards, to provide an outlet for fine new writing, and to contribute to the preservation of literary values and a full appreciation of Australia's literary heritage'. History and profile Australian Book Review was established by Max Harris and Rosemary Wighton as a monthly journal in Adelaide, Australia, in 1961. In 1971 production was reduced to quarterly releases, and lapsed completely in 1974. In 1978 the journal was revived by the National Book Council and, moving to Melbourne, began producing ten issues per year. ABR published the 400th issue of the second series in April 2018. An eleventh issue was added in 2021 (the magazine publishes a double issue in January–February). ABR is currently in partnership with Monash University and had a previous partnership with Flinders University. The magazine is supported by various organisations including the Australia Council for the Arts, Creative Victoria, Arts SA, and Copyright Agency Limited. ABR publishes reviews, essays, commentaries, interviews and new creative writing. The magazine is national in readership, authorship, distribution, events and partners. It is available in print and online. ABR’s diverse programs include three prestigious international prizes, writers’ fellowships worth as much as $10,000, themed issues, national events, cultural tours, and paid editorial internships/cadetships. Peter Rose is the Editor; and Sarah Holland-Batt is Chairperson of the Board. Editors 1961 to 1974 – Geoffrey Dutton, Max Harris and Rosemary Wighton 1978 to 1986 – John McLaren 1986 to 1987 – Kerryn Goldsworthy 1988 – Louise Adler 1989 to 1995 – Rosemary Sorensen 1995 to 2000 – Helen Daniel 2001 to present day – Peter Rose Calibre Essay Prize The Calibre Essay Prize is given annually. The prize, first awarded in 2007, is currently worth a total of A$7,500. The prize is open to authors around the world writing in English. ABR accepts entries from published authors commentators, and emerging writers. All non-fiction subjects are eligible. Winners 2007 – Elisabeth Holdsworth: An die Nachgenborenen: For Those Who Come After 2008 – Rachel Robertson: Reaching One Thousand and Mark Tredinnick: A Storm and a Teacup 2009 – Kevin Brophy: "What're yer looking at yer fuckin' dog": Violence and Fear in Žižek's Post-political Neighbourhood and Jane Goodall: Footprints 2010