Joyce Nicholson

Joyce Nicholson AM (née Thorpe) (1 June 1919 – 30 January 2011) was an Australian author and businesswoman.

She was involved with Sisters Publishing[1] and served as managing director, later becoming the sole owner, of D.W. Thorpe Pty Ltd from 1968 until the company was sold in 1987.

In 1983, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her contributions to literature and the book publishing industry.

[2] She married Harvey Nicholson and had four children: Peter, Hilary, Wendy, and Michael.

[3] The Joyce Thorpe Nicholson Hall of Fame Award, presented by Thorpe Bowker, recognises designers who have made significant contributions to book design in Australia.