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New York-based rare book antiquarian Richard C. Ramer (1942-2026) has died after running his…
Sotheby’s in New York has sold the rare Rothschild Vienna Mahzor Hebrew prayerbook for $6…
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New York — In an online auction which closed at Sotheby's today, a fireproof copy of Margaret Atwood's celebrated novel, The Handmaid's Tale was sold for $130,000, with all proceeds to benefit PEN America. Created in partnership with Penguin Random House, the book helped raise awareness of the…
Wilton, CT – Extensive and historically significant archives pertaining to Civil War generals (one for the Union, one for the Confederacy), a typed letter signed by Albert Einstein concerning God and science and pertaining to one of his most famous quotes, and Bob Dylan’s handwritten lyrics to…
Our Bright Young Collectors series continues today with Lindsay Moen, who collects Beatrix Potter.
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A new exhibition at Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries takes a look at the touchy-feely aspect of books from medieval times to the present day.
Sensational Books, delayed by two years due to Covid, features examples of how we can use sight, smell, sound, touch, taste, and proprioception or kinesthesia –…
London — Christie’s announces First Editions, Second Thoughts: An Auction to Benefit English PEN, a landmark literary auction taking place online from 28 June - 12 July comprising First Edition books and works of art from contemporary artists and authors, each of which has been uniquely annotated,…
New York — The spring Illustration Art sale at Swann Galleries is set to come across the block on Thursday, June 9. The auction will feature a rich selection of children’s picture book art from the collection of the late Emily and Sam Bush. The sale will also feature theater set and costume design…
There's a trio of sales to watch on Thursday, June 9.
New York – The Bonhams Fine Books and Manuscripts sale on June 28 in New York will feature three standout collections: a large archive of materials related to Timothy Leary, an American psychologist and advocate for psychedelic drugs, an assemblage of important letters and documents from key…
Our summer print edition has been distributed, and we have posted three articles online for those who have not (yet) subscribed. One is a wonderful, behind-the-scenes look at the Ransom Center’s current exhibition, Women and the Making of Joyce’s Ulysses, written by curator Dr. Clare Hutton.
“It all began with ink, paper and the love of beauty.”
Lost Illusions, Xavier Giannoli’s gorgeous adaptation of Honoré de Balzac’s epic story of a printer-poet derailed by ambition, is a must-see for lovers of literary films. The French film (subtitled) is scheduled to open in New York City and…
