Angus and Robertson which has been a major player in the Australian book industry for over 100 years was the brainchild of two migrant Scotsmen back in the days when Australia was a collection of colonies. Bookworld.com.au was launched in 2012 and soon had a host of awards to its credit and a strong following thanks to its loyalty program.Angus and Robertson which has been a major player in the Australian book industry for over 100 years was the brainchild of two migrant Scotsmen back in the days when Australia was a collection of colonies. Bookworld.com.au was launched in 2012 and soon had a host of awards to its credit and a strong following thanks to its loyalty program.