Hyphen

Hyphen Hyphen
Stories, well told. Publishing, films, installations, storytelling.

We are an independent publishing and production house that doesn't do things the traditional way. We specialise in bringing corporate histories to life and passing on organisational culture through storytelling. You're invited to tell us your story so we can turn memories, moments and milestones into a compelling book that motivates and excites its readers. We also take on commercial projects and

have experience in publishing children's books, biographies and fiction. Our team’s collective backgrounds include advertising, film making, marketing, writing, design, communications, teaching and events. Put all of these skills together and we have the perfect blend to listen, learn, understand, write, create and market books, films and installations that show the world why your organisation is the leader in its field.

We have some fresh projects in the pipeline. Any guesses for which Aussie juice company turns 60 this year?
19/03/2025

We have some fresh projects in the pipeline. Any guesses for which Aussie juice company turns 60 this year?

Think you've got an eye for detail? Editors live for the thrill of spotting what others miss. See if you can find the er...
05/03/2025

Think you've got an eye for detail? Editors live for the thrill of spotting what others miss. See if you can find the error in this excerpt from an early draft of one of our recent books. Swipe for the answer!

Know your audience! Here we have type size 9 vs type size 10, at full size. It's always interesting to see how much a po...
18/02/2025

Know your audience! Here we have type size 9 vs type size 10, at full size. It's always interesting to see how much a point in size changes the look of a book!

Storytellers can be found everywhere you look. From the big screen of a cinema to the small screen of your phone, we are...
05/02/2025

Storytellers can be found everywhere you look. From the big screen of a cinema to the small screen of your phone, we are surrounded by stories. Even on your drive home from work when you pass a billboard, you get a snippet of a story that a marketing team has spent hours on. Our lives are filled with stories that we may not even notice consciously, yet they influence the way we think and act.

Storytellers can be found everywhere you look. From the big screen of a cinema to the small screen of your phone, we are surrounded by stories. Even on your drive home from work when you pass a billboard, you get a snippet of a story that a marketing team has spent hours on. Our lives are filled wit...

22/01/2025

Congratulations to Heidelberg Materials on the launch of their rebrand! We had a ball creating this film with the Australian team - what a great bunch of humans.

At our Melbourne-based publishing house, we transform corporate narratives into relatable, personal stories. So how do w...
22/01/2025

At our Melbourne-based publishing house, we transform corporate narratives into relatable, personal stories. So how do we bring that inimitable human touch to corporate storytelling? Here are our top tips for getting your team on board to craft an engaging narrative.

https://thehyphen.com.au/corporate-storytelling-the-human-touch/

After two years of development, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of a book that captures Terry Snow’s lasting legac...
14/01/2025

After two years of development, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of a book that captures Terry Snow’s lasting legacy – a story about an empty paddock that grew to become the gateway to Canberra.

Storytelling in schools isn’t just about recounting past events; it’s about connecting students, teachers and the commun...
09/01/2025

Storytelling in schools isn’t just about recounting past events; it’s about connecting students, teachers and the community in a rich narrative tapestry. We believe in harnessing the diverse voices of a school community to create stories that resonate with everyone.

Storytelling in schools isn’t just about recounting past events; it’s about connecting students, teachers and the community in a rich narrative tapestry. We believe in harnessing the diverse voices of a school community to create stories that resonate with everyone. From recipe books to children...

Have you ever wondered about the difference in colours codes and how that pertains to design? Jane, one of our designers...
07/01/2025

Have you ever wondered about the difference in colours codes and how that pertains to design? Jane, one of our designers and a very talented illustrator, writes about her experience working as a mural artist.

Growing up, I was always fascinated by colour. I remember watching my mum paint realistic landscapes mixing purple for clouds and orange for grass and wondering how this made sense. Throughout my design studies, I learnt about colour theory; primary vs secondary colours, that opposite colours on the...

Aaaand we’re back! Lights on, kettle boiling and chocolate supply restocked. Let’s go 2025!
06/01/2025

Aaaand we’re back! Lights on, kettle boiling and chocolate supply restocked. Let’s go 2025!

A Bakers Delight Little storyApostrophe or not? The original business name had an apostrophe in "Baker’s", but that was ...
02/01/2025

A Bakers Delight Little story

Apostrophe or not? The original business name had an apostrophe in "Baker’s", but that was quickly changed to the version we know today. As Roger says, ‘We are bakers, and bakers delight – it’s not the delight of the bakers, delight is what bakers do for others.’

A little story to be found in p.16 of Delightful! Forty years of Bakers Delight’ written by Nicholas Brasch and published by Bounce Books, Hyphen's publishing imprint.

An insightful analogy from Val, Hyphen's general manager. A nice insightful heading into the holiday season
23/12/2024

An insightful analogy from Val, Hyphen's general manager. A nice insightful heading into the holiday season

Hyphen HQ is due for a nap – Lola too!Our doors close today and will reopen Monday January 6.Happy holidays; see you soo...
20/12/2024

Hyphen HQ is due for a nap – Lola too!
Our doors close today and will reopen Monday January 6.
Happy holidays; see you soon!

It’s here! After 10 months of brainstorming, building, and perfecting every detail, our shiny new website is live. It’s ...
17/12/2024

It’s here! After 10 months of brainstorming, building, and perfecting every detail, our shiny new website is live. It’s packed with the projects we’re most proud of, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

We’re all about telling your company’s story. Whether that’s through a stunning book, an engaging film, or an immersive installation, we capture the spirit and ethos of your organisation.

Happy first day of summer!
01/12/2024

Happy first day of summer!

We're created a new document (affectionately known as the fear of god), to guide you through our book making process. It...
18/11/2024

We're created a new document (affectionately known as the fear of god), to guide you through our book making process. It can be overwhelming but we're here to make it fun!

Today, we remember. Honouring the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who served. Lest we forget.
11/11/2024

Today, we remember. Honouring the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who served. Lest we forget.

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3 Dundas Street
Melbourne, VIC
3072

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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As we farewell Neil from his writer role, let's look back on how Hyphen has evolved alongside our clients! How would you tell your story? Book, film, installation or digital?

Val's on air! Put your hand up if you're an insomniac and caught Val on 3AW with Tony McManus in the wee hours. Put your other hand up if you can say Montagnana-Wallace three times fast.

Val on 3AW
Val on 3AW

Val's on air! Put your hand up if you're an insomniac and caught Val on 3AW with Tony McManus in the wee hours. Put your other hand up if you can say Montagnana-Wallace three times fast.

It was time to work on something new – a way to showcase your history online using a digital timeline 🖥️ #workinprogress #hyphenbts

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Our Story

We’ve been creating amazing books for fifteen years under the name Bounce Books. A few years ago, we realised that many of our clients wanted to tell their stories via other media as well. By the time we’d researched and written their book, we knew them inside out. We already knew which were the best images and where to find more stories. Because let’s face it: there are always more stories.

And so, in 2016, we founded Hyphen. All the elements with which Bounce Books had forged its reputation remained: understanding client needs, personable interviews, thorough research, engaging writing, careful editing and proofing, beautiful photography and design, and of course, detailed project management. But now we applied them to film, exhibitions and digital applications.

In 2019, Hyphen and Bounce merged into one business – Hyphen. You’ll still see the Bounce Books logo on the spine of all our books, because after all, a company that cares so much about history can’t lose its own.

These days, no matter the best way to connect your community, we’ll help you do it. Well-told stories stand the test of time.