The final, and perhaps most critical assignment of our course was to transcribe and comprehend the diaries of author “Michael Field”, the compound pseudonym held by poets and dramatists Katherine Bradley and Edith Cooper. Deciphering the handwriting was the key to visualizing the daily life of the first woman aesthete […]
Monthly Archives: May 2018
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Visiting the Antiquarian book fair for the first time was a truly refreshing and insightful experience. As someone who was never initially interested in any form of book collecting, being able to attend such an event does succeed in sparking an interest in someone to engage in the world of […]
By Zoe Fanzo The Strand Bookstore is a legendary staple of New York City, boasting 18 miles of new, used, and rare books. Founded in 1927, it is a hub of culture and literature, tucked away in the East Village. Though thousands of people filter into the store everyday, not […]
By Zoe Fanzo When interpreting the allusions within Rossetti’s magnum opus, the fundamental text of “Goblin Market” is a very necessary component, but studying the physical printings and subsequent editions allows for a more comprehensive indulgence into the potential relevant themes. Among the most prevalent interpretations of “Goblin Market” by […]
The published manuscript which features 37 illustrations by Caroll and instead of using a print press to produce the lettering, the text is printed in his very own handwriting. This immediately adds to the authenticity of the book and thus increases […]
During the duration of our course, we were provided with the privilege of visiting Eric Holzenberg’s (Director of the Grolier Club) home and experiencing his rare antique and book collection up close. His apartment hosted an array of vintage furniture, rare collectible items and graphic arts which were organized decoratively […]
May 18, 2018 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy Charlottesville, VA 22902 To whom it may concern, This is an open letter voicing concern regarding the lack of representation, respect, and tribute to the 18th century African slaves at the Monticello Plantation. We are a group of research undergrad […]
Bryan and Christine Bilby are the owners of Appledore Books in Waccabuc, just north of NYC. They used to own two successful bookstores in San Francisco before moving to New York. Bryan joined the Antiquarian Bookseller’s Association of America in 2004, and has been exhibiting since then at the […]
Mark Samuels Lasner Collection The University of Delaware Mark Samuels Lasner is a well-known collector and bibliographer who specializes in late Victorian and British literature and art between 1850 and 1900. He is also the recipient of the Sir Thomas More medal from the University of San Francisco in […]
