Verso, a magazine for the Book as a Work of Art, is based on the idea that a book may reach the level of art from any origin, impulse, technology, or cultural location. Largely based in Australia and New Zealand, every issue also featured works from the international scene.

Verso New Series 1 includes: Marian Crawford on Gwen Harrison & Sue Anderson (Aust), Derek Lamb on Rampant Lions Press (U.K.), Alan Loney on The Escutcheon Press (Aust), Noel Waite on Russell Maret (U.S.), Des Cowley on Bruno Leti & Alan Loney (Aust), Ian Morrison on Otakou Press (New Zealand). Illustrated in color throughout.