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Journey to Tolkien’s Middle-Earth

By A. N. Devers

It’s not a surprise that John Ronald Reuel Tolkien received a lot of fan mail during his life, but it is a surprise how diverse in nature it is. There are fan letters written using runes or attempts at Elvish, there are drawings, there are photographs sent by admirers…
Fine Books Blog

7 Highlights from the Fine Art Print Fair
BY REBECCA REGO BARRY

From works by leading contemporary artists to the masterworks of the form, there will be a lot to see at the Fine Art Print Fair in New York, October 24 to October 28. Highlights include works by Emily Lombardo, Harland Miller, and Jim Dine.
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Sotheby’s to Offer Judge's Copy of Lady Chatterley’s Lover

The 1960 Chatterley trial was the most celebrated obscenity trial in British literary history. Now a copy of the infamous D.H. Lawrence novel owned by the judge—and annotated by the judge’s wife—is going to auction in London on October 30. Its estimate is £10,000-15,000.
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Donation of Rare Ansel Adams Photos

A rare collection of 45 photographs by Ansel Adams has been donated to the Yosemite Museum in Yosemite National Park.

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Exhibition Charts the Rise and Relevance of the Arts and Crafts Design Movement

Austin, TX — A detailed look at the history of the Arts and Crafts... read more

The Morgan Appoints Maria L. Fredericks as Head of the Thaw Conservation Center

New York —The Morgan Library & Museum announced today the appointment of Maria L.... read more

LOC Puts Papers of President Theodore Roosevelt Online

The largest collection of the papers of President Theodore Roosevelt, documenting his extraordinary career... read more

The 42nd Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair, Nov. 16-18

Boston - The annual fall gathering for booklovers, the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair... read more

1785 Engraving of Washington & Bob Dylan's Handwritten Lyrics at University Archives Auction

Westport, CT - A rare, 1785 hand-colored portrait engraving of George Washington, printed for... read more

HistoryMiami Museum Features Former National Geographic Photographer Nathan Benn

Miami - HistoryMiami Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate and a premier Miami cultural institution, presents... read more

Library of Congress Appoints New Chief of the Hispanic Division

The Library of Congress appointed Suzanne Schadl, academic expert in Latin American studies, as... read more

"Masters of Photography: 19th Century and Now" at Paris Photo in November

Paris - Iconic images by the earliest masters of photography—as well as contemporary artists... read more

Like books about books? Need a recommendation for #FridayReads? Here are six: t.co/Z49MS1aO0B t.co/9DyOBmyqI3
On the Biblio File podcast: @nigelbeale talks to @masterbinder about his #bookart t.co/vqUDpemrM6
Exhibition Charts the Rise and Relevance of the Arts and Crafts Design Movement t.co/zbSB5Gbaq1
From the FB&C blog - Something Wicked This Way Comes: "#Macbeth" Hits Stages from Coast to… t.co/YRZ3gbxd4G
Something Wicked This Way Comes: "Macbeth" Hits Stages from Coast to Coast t.co/CgjlNYjzmu
RT @GuardianBooks: Behemoth Bible returns to England for first time in 1,300 years t.co/TcgJxUEwjp
Maybe All Bankers' Mansions Should Become Libraries? t.co/XNXRL4F861 via @lithub
A groundbreaking female cartographer charted the evolution of the United States—and the dispossession of Native Ame… t.co/6iVwxNGof6
Jewish Museum and New York Public Library jointly acquire Maira Kalman's "The Elements of Style" t.co/wnTcar6Yra
A View from Europe: @ILABRareBooks's Amsterdam Book Fair t.co/vA01KSimM4 @HarrisonHiett t.co/BWlrRa1Kww

Something Wicked This Way Comes: "Macbeth" Hits Stages from Coast to Coast

Could Macbeth be to Halloween what A Christmas Carol is to Noël? Based on... read more

Rare Books &c. at Auction This Week

On Monday, October 15, there were some notable books and manuscripts at the Sotheby's... read more

Bright Young Collectors: Jessica Jordan

Our Bright Young Collectors series continues today with Jessica Jordan of Palo Alto, California,... read more

Books About Books Fall 2018 Roundup

A few times a year, we take stock of the most recent books about... read more

A View from Europe: the Amsterdam ILAB Book Fair

Last week saw the return of one of my favorite book fairs -- the... read more

Postcard from Poetic San Francisco

Last week brought approximately one million people to the Bay Area to celebrate... read more

Women and the Book: A Symposium Preview

At the end of October, the University of London will host a one-day symposium... read more

Bright Young Collectors: Mara Goldwyn

Our Bright Young Collectors series continues today with Mara Goldwyn of Berlin: Where are... read more

Remembering Collector Jay Kislak

We were saddened to learn last week of the death of Jay Kislak, an... read more

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