
Auction Jan 24 2013 Includes Rare Maurice Sendak Books
Swann Galleries will be auctioning an extensive selection of original works by Maurice Sendak, along with works by Edward Gorey, Charles Addams, Al Hirschfeld, Beatrix Potter, Dr. Seuss and others on the afternoon of Jan 24, 2013. Swann's auction of 20th Century Illustration Art and Books … [Read More...]
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Modern First Editions – Clive Hirschhorn Collection Up for Auction
A pantheon of the first editions of some of the most popular modern classics of the 20th century will be auctioned off in London by Bloomsbury Auctions on Thursday, October … Read More
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Book as Interface – Electronic Paper Book
An experimental electronic paper book that is interactive when connected to a computer has been featured on Creative Applications Network. Created by Waldek Węgrzyn at … Read More
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A Hypothesis for the Mind-Body Problem
There's a provocative article on Scribd under its "Trending" section: "A Paradigm-Breaking Hypothesis for Solving the Mind-Body Problem" by Bernardo Kastrup in the journal … Read More
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Scribd.com Elevates Role of Editors
Scrib.com has had a makeover. If you are passionate about reading, publishing and the cross pollination of ideas, creative writing, art, social movements, academics and … Read More
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Books Are the New Budget Collectibles
Now even a mainstream financial information website like The Street is spreading the word that printed books do not have to be ultra rare or antique to be collectible. This … Read More
The Gentle Start of a Book Collecting Obsession
A tweet from Jonathan Kearns at BiblioDeviant led to a blog on “Collecting Golf Books” and a post on the obsession of a book collector. It resonates with anyone who has ever reflected on how gentle was the lure that pulled them into the depths of obsession. The writer departs from the blog’s usual focus [...]
Micro-Libraries The Book Booth
Micro-Libraries – The Book Both or Phone Booth Libraries (via ePublish a Book) Micro-Libraries – The Book Booth or Phone Booth Libraries As both books and phones are turning mobile, print books and phone booth are joined in an unexpected fashion. From Phone Booth to Book Booth, the readcycling movement is spreading, and that [...]
Check Out 42 New Bookstores Opened in 2012
The American Booksellers Association (ABA) reports that 42 new bookstores joined its ranks in 2012, opening across 24 states. Six were branches of existing businesses. Seven sell primarily used books. Seven opened in California, five in New York, three each in Florida and Texas, two in South Carolina, and one each in Kansas, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. [...]
H.P. Lovecraft’s Birthday Aug. 20, 1890
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