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fromDefector
1 month ago

The Exclusive Men's-Only Rare Books Club, And The Woman Who Has A Key | Defector

Rare books clubs, such as the Rowfant Club, still maintain male-only membership policies, reflecting gender dynamics in literature and hobbyist communities.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A thrift store was shocked when a donated Chinese Bible sold for $73,000

When it finally ended, I was in complete shock,” Reeves said. “We were absolutely speechless.”
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Reduced to nonsense': JRR Tolkien's irritation with typist revealed in archive

JRR Tolkien expressed frustration in a letter over a typist's mistakes that muddled his manuscript, highlighting his deep concern for linguistic precision.
London politics
Books
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

Excerpt: Confessions of a Teenage Book Hustler

The rare book trade involves both beauty and destruction, illustrated by the shocking dismemberment of a Gutenberg Bible.
Doug Stewart's early passion for books and entrepreneurial endeavors highlight the unique journey into the antiquarian bookselling profession.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

Please touch: Rare, unusual and artistic books are making Miami a center of print culture

The University of Miami's Special Collections library possesses an unexpected donation of rare engravings of roses, highlighting historical and artistic significance.
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