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 […]
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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 […]
“… If a particular kind of reddish brown, crêpe wavy hair came in (his studio), he was away in a moment struggling for an introduction to the owner of said head of hair. He is not as mad as a March hare, but hair-mad,” Elizabeth Gaskell once wrote of the […]
Oscar Wilde’s Salomé is a Christian nightmare. The story goes: King of Judea, King Herod, requests an adult dance from step-daughter Salomé; driven with lust for and revenge with, Salomé demands prophet John the Baptist’s severed head as her reward. Wilde wrote the play in French in Paris in 1893. Salomé came […]
It wasn’t until the third time I heard my name being called out at this year’s New York Antiquarian Book Fair that I headed to the next booth. I had no plans of departing from the booth I was in, Jonkers Rare Books; I wanted to take my time, make […]
