Rare Book News
- University of Houston Digitizes India History "The book was published by Bennett, Coleman and Co., which also published the English language newspaper Times of India. There are more than 200 pictures showing various images of life and architecture of India, from Madras fisherman to Alligator Pier... (More)
- Restoration Bookbinding in Nevada "In the age of Kindle, iPad and the Internet, many have predicted the end of the printed book." "Even if that's the future for most readers, just the opposite is true at Jurey's Bookbinding Services, where much of the work... (More)
- The Top 10 Most Expensive Books sold on ABE this Month "Find out what big-spending collectors are purchasing through the online marketplace. Always diverse, the list reflects what is treasured in the rare book world and will typically feature some of literature's most famous names alongside obscure authors and titles." See... (More)
- Favorite Libraries in Bangalore, India "With change in lifestyle and less and less time to spend, people no longer prefer the older reading places. Here are some of the most visited private and public libraries in Bangalore that are a hub for reading and recreational... (More)
- Giant Book Sale at Centenary College "The annual book fair, now in its 24th year, is organized and sponsored by the Centenary Muses, with proceeds used to fund projects and programs for Centenary students. A Centenary staple for years, the bazaar has raised nearly $60,000 each... (More)
- Californiana on Sale in California "A healthy throng of fiends and misers gathered at Dawson's Books in Larchmont recently on the first day of a sale that ultimately closes the doors of the 105-year-old L.A. bookstore. For seven hours, shelves and boxes of books on... (More)
- Women Bikers on Exhibit at Penn State Library "Their New Woman show deals with American women who started to become more liberated during the 1890s. The exhibit will focus on fashion, bicycling and women, Grigor said." "The Henischs' shows include photography that deals with political propaganda, humor and... (More)
- Wyoming Photos to be Digitized "The collections, which include the works of Charles J. Belden, Frank J. Meyers, Hugo Janssen, Stephen N. Leek, W. B. D. and Annette Gray and James K. Moore, are regarded as one of the most compelling visual archives related to... (More)
- Special Collections at the Chicago Public Library "Since 1975, the Division has collected, preserved and offered access to the library’s rare and unique materials. Within the Division’s four categories - Special Collections, Archives, Exhibits and Preservation - Harold Washington houses an interesting selection of historic materials." Read... (More)
- Australian Exhibit Puts Pulp Fiction on Display "University of Otago library special collections will display a collection of pulp fiction books which were published in Australia after the country banned United States pulp fiction novels. " Read this article.... (More)
- Patrick Scott: Director of the Irvin Rare Books Collection "Patrick Scott, director of the Irvin Rare Books Collection, shows one of the world’s earliest depictions of the Americas on a map. Many of the documents, including this map, are kept in a 60-degree room for safekeeping." Read this article.... (More)
- Alaska Reference Room in Kodiak "Tucked behind the circulation desk at the A. Holmes Johnson Memorial Library, the Alaska Reference Room is not the most visible historical landmark in Kodiak, but it is a local museum in its own right." Read this article.... (More)
- Rare Hawaii Items at Book Sale "A book written and autographed by Queen Liliuokalani is valued at $1,500 and three volumes of the Cook Voyages are being sold for $5,000. Friends of the Library members get first crack at the sale items Friday." Read this article.... (More)
- Jewish Collection to Move to UC Berkeley "University officials said Monday the 10,000-piece collection will be transferred to UC Berkeley this summer from the Judah L. Magnes Museum, which is in south Berkeley." Read this article.... (More)
- James Copley Collection to be Auctioned " One of the sessions today involves a single document — an original broadside of the Declaration of Independence, printed in Massachusetts to spread the word in the weeks after July 4, 1776. Fewer than 100 broadsides are known to... (More)
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