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The National Library of Ireland (NLI) has acquired a second tranche of papers of the poet Paul…
The National Library of Scotland, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh’s Remediating…
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Abebooks has announced its most expensive sales from July to September 2024, with a collection of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone first editions topping the list as well as becoming its third most expensive sale of all time.
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The Morgan Library & Museum will present Franz Kafka from November 22 through April 13, 2025 to mark the 100th anniversary of the author’s death, celebrating his achievements, creativity, and continued influence on new literary, theatrical, and artistic creations around the world. 
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The presidents of ILAB’s 22 member associations have elected a new committee headed by the new ILAB President Angus O'Neill.He succeeds Mario Giupponi, who served as ILAB President from 2022 to 2024 and will continue as a member of the ILAB Committee for another term, and will be supported by the…
Auctions
The Marauder's Map used by Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter movies goes under the hammer next month at Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia November 14-17 auction.
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Rebecca Lawrence has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the British Library and will take up the role from January 2025, succeeding Sir Roly Keating who has led the Library since 2012.
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The Bodleian Libraries in Oxford have announced the discovery of previously unknown engravings on the reverse of a series of copper plates, thought to be the earliest engravings by the poet and artist William Blake. 
The Jackie Kay archive runs to 34 boxes of material that offers a unique insight into Kay’s life and writing and a record of her personal journey including personal letters, manuscripts of poems, novels, short stories, plays, diaries and press articles, as well as schoolbooks and university writing…
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The British Library and CBRE Global Workplace Solutions have commissioned Naked Energy to deliver the UK’s largest solar heat project to accelerate the public building’s transition to renewable energy.The installation comprises 950 solar collectors across 712.5m2 of the library’s…
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Sotheby’s' recent Ansel Adams: A Legacy - Photographs from the Meredith Collection featured a comprehensive selection of Ansel Adams’ most significant images, from his views of Yosemite Valley to his abstract studies of the Pacific Coast. Highlights included:
Book Fairs
The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair has announced its special events and talks programs at this year’s fair, a three-day event celebrating the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America’s 75th anniversary.