Abstract: A collapsible stand (1) for a book has, when erected for use, an upper member (7) that provides a support surface for a book, first and second side wall members (8) that are hingedly connected to the upper member (7), and front and rear wall members (10,11), that are hingedly connected to the side wall members (8). The upper member (7) and the front and rear wall members (10,11) are each foldable laterally about substantially the center line of the stand (1). The arrangement is such that folding the upper member (7) upwards from the erected position causes the first and second side wall members (8) to collapse towards one another and the front and rear wall members (10,11) to fold inwards.