Vincent Phan
Founder
1000 Libraries
Author, Creative Director, Editor-In-Chief.
Vincent was born and raised in Paris, France and is now based in Melbourne, Australia. At the age of 30, Vincent ended a short career in the corporate world, to return to university to study philosophy, while working as a bookseller to share his contagious love for books with the world. He then founded 1000 Libraries, a small personal blog encouraging people to keep bookstores and libraries alive in the digital age. 1000 Libraries went on to inspire millions of book lovers worldwide.
Today, 1000 Libraries is now the fastest growing literary lifestyle media publishing company in the world, supporting literacy programs in third-world countries. Vincent now leads a global team of 40+ creatives, writers and operational staff dedicated to bring the best stories from the book world to the general public, inspiring a world resurgence in books.
BOOKS
As a lifelong reader and literary advocate, Vincent is passionate about stories that inspire curiosity, positivity and spark a deeper love for books. In 2023, he independently published his first coffee-table book The Most Beautiful Book Places in the World which was the biggest 2023 independent book launch in Australia. Vincent is now finalising the publishing of his second book Protectors of the Written Word which is a collection of story about people who have dedicated their lives to spreading the joy of reading.
More HereCREATIVE DIRECTION
As a creative director, Vincent oversees the production of storytelling-driven projects across 1000 Libraries media - from book design to documentaries - that aim to spread the joy of books in the 21st Century. His work blends aesthetics with purpose—whether crafting brand identities, curating immersive websites, directing videos, or designing beautiful books. His unique artistic background fuelled by a deep love for the classical arts and modern practices brings a fresh touch to media production rarely seen in the world today.
EDITORIAL & SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY
Vincent leads the editorial and social media teams for 1000 Libraries Magazine, reaching an audience of 1.7 million book lovers worldwide - blending storytelling with social impact, celebrating libraries, bookshops, literacy, and literary lifestyles. 1000 Libraries’ content specialises in building engaged communities through authentic, high-quality content and data-driven strategies. Whether it’s editorial campaigns, viral posts, or long-form features, Vincent’s focus is on delivering stories that resonate with book lovers worldwide.
More HereSOCIAL IMPACT
At the heart of Vincent’s work is the 1000 Libraries Foundation, a social impact initiative dedicated to fostering literacy and building community libraries worldwide - set to officially launch in 2025. Vincent believes books and reading spaces have the power to transform lives, especially in underserved regions. Through strategic partnerships and grassroots programs, 1000 Libraries supports local literacy heroes and create access to books where they’re needed most. The foundation has already donated 10,000 of books, thousands of dollars to literacy heroes and built a school library in Laos in partnership with KPMG, The French Government, IRD and NutriLao.
More HerePUBLIC SPEAKING
As a seasoned public speaker in both literacy advocacy and impact-entrepreneurship, Vincent explores the intersections of storytelling, philosophy, and social innovation. He is currently a startup mentor at the Melbourne Accelerator Program - the largest university tech accelerator program in Australia - and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Wade Institute / Melbourne Business School, as well as a regular guest on national Australian TV, Radio & Social Media channels. Whether addressing founders, creatives, or readers, Vincent’s talks inspire audiences to rethink how stories shape our lives and societies.
More HereCROWDFUNDING
As one of Australia’s top crowdfunders, Vincent successfully led multiple campaigns that combine community, creativity, and social impact. His approach to crowdfunding is rooted in storytelling and trust—turning backers into long-term supporters and collaborators. From launching publishing projects to funding creative ventures, He’s raised over six figures through platforms like Kickstarter. Vincent offers consulting and mentorship for founders and creatives looking to design campaigns that resonate, focusing on clear messaging, community engagement, and rewards that matter.
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