Fine Books News: Recent

The ILAB Breslauer Prize for Bibliography sponsored by the International League of Antiquarian…
A life-size bronze of writer Sylvia Townsend Warner has been unveiled in Dorchester her home county…
Exhibit
In collaboration with Gerald W. Cloud Rare Books, San Francisco, Maggs Bros Ltd is delighted to present an exhibition of work by the acclaimed contemporary book artist, Didier Mutel.
Current Events & Trends
Earlier this month, the CODEX Foundation announced a new and forthcoming publication focused on contemporary book arts called The CODEX Papers. According to the announcement posted by bookseller Gerald W. Cloud:    Our editorial brief is to publish papers that promote a clear…
Auctions
New York—Swann Galleries’ auction of 19th & 20th Century Literature on Tuesday, November 14 offered a veritable library of scarce first editions and inscriptions by authors from the last two centuries.
Auctions
Dallas, Texas--A rare and unusual photo of one of the first U.S.
News
The Codex Qutzalecatzin represents one of the most important indigenous manuscripts from the earliest history of America to become available in the last century.
Auctions
Dallas, Texas - One of just two surviving movie posters for the 1931 horror classic Dracula
Exhibit
Amherst, MA--The Caldecott Medal, an annual award bestowed upon "the most distinguished American picture book for children," is one of the most prestigious prizes in children's literature.
Current Events & Trends
If your travels take you to Massachusetts now through the new year, be sure to add the Concord Museum to your itinerary and check out the 22nd annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature. Thirty-seven decorated trees fill the museum, each inspired by classic and contemporary…
Book Reviews
With the holiday season fast upon us, we have already posted our shortlist of bookish gift ideas, which includes five recently published books about books worthy of your attention. Today, we're going to add five just-released titles to our list, any one of which would make a terrific holiday gift…
Exhibit
Oxford, England—The origins of early English graphic design are explored in a new exhibition opening at the Bodleian Libraries’ Weston Library. Designing English: Graphics on the Medieval Page, open from 1 December 2017, brings together a stunning selection of manuscripts and other objects to…