Today I caught a glimpse behind the scenes by visiting the Random House Australia warehouse. Thanks to Janine for inviting me and giving such a fascinating tour. It was so exciting to see all the huge machinery and boxes of books. Amazing to think that Chasing the Valley is currently stored there!
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Out the front
Offices/ Reception
Warehouse shelves. In the foreground, a box of books travels past on a conveyer belt.
Boxes of books travel along conveyer belts
Typical view of warehouse shelves
These dispensers fill boxes of books with protective foam puffs
Typical view of foam puff dispensers & machinery
Boxes of books, ready to be shipped off to stores!
Love the animated book opening. Especially the dog helping out.
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