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Category Archives: Books
What Came First
As a bookseller, I am frequently asked to help folks determine if they have a first edition book or a less valuable reprint. In fact, I get more calls and emails about this question than any other requests for information. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Film, Writing
Tagged Books, Bookseller, Bookselling, London, Used and Rare
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Travel the Bookshop Trail
The new Bookshop Trail app was created to celebrate Edinburgh’s status as the very first UNESCO City of Literature and to provide booklovers with thorough information on fifty-three of the city’s bookstores. The helpful app covers it all from antiquarian … Continue reading
Posted in apps, Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Maps, Tourism, Writing
Tagged Bookselling, Bookshop Trail, City of Literature, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Big Books
This summer, the Main Branch of the famed New York Public Library is featuring a wonderful book art installation by artist/designer Kelli Anderson and book blogger Maria Popova (Brain Pickings) . Titled “Big Books made of paper”, the fantastic installation … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged Brainpickings, Kelli Anderson, Maria Popova, New York Public Library
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Free eBook ( Sci-Fi flavored)
Many Sci-Fi fans are aware of the treasure-trove of reading material available at the awesome site Tor.com . But if you love Sci-Fi and Fantasy writing, and have somehow missed it, get thee to Tor ASAP to participate in the … Continue reading
Bukowski at 93
In honor of what would have been writer Charles Bukowski’s 93rd birthday tomorrow, HaperCollins is releasing eight Bukowski novels in digital audio versions for the first time. Titles including Pulp, Post Office, Ham on Rye, Factotum and Hot Water Music … Continue reading
Posted in Books, USA, Writing
Tagged Charles Bukowski, Factotum, Ham on Rye, Hot Water Music, Pulp
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Portuguese Books Go Mobile
“Once upon a time there was a country born with the gift of writing, an author that wanted to tell a story, a book that wanted to be read, a tourist that did not speak Portuguese, and a book shop … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Tourism, Writing
Tagged Portugal, Portuguese, Portuguese literature
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Amsterdam for Free
Actually, there’s not much that’s free in Amsterdam these days, but this summer visitors and residents alike have been discovering free books, magazines and newspapers attached to public benches around town by big, red metal clips. The Ruilbank, or barter benches, … Continue reading
Thomas Cook European Rail Timetable RIP
This month marks the end of a venerable travel publication that served European rail passengers for 140 years. The Thomas Cook European Rail Timetable has been a ubiquitous companion for train travelers since 1873, but it seems that the internet … Continue reading
Posted in apps, Books, Europe, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCF, Thomas Cook
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Travel Between The Pages 