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Category Archives: Writing
The Little Prince : A New York Story
For seven decades booklovers around the world have been drawn to Antoine de Sainte-Exupéry’s parable of an interstellar traveler, The Little Prince, who comes to Earth in search of friendship, compassion, and understanding. Few readers, however, realize that the iconic … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, History, Libraries, Museums, USA, Writing
Tagged Little Prince, Morgan Library, Morgan Library & Museum, New York City
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Mark My Words
For some bibliophiles the humble bookmark is an essential reading companion. I have some fantastic examples—nearly all gifts of course—but as often as not I resort to bits of paper, folded post-it notes or random ephemera to mark my place. … Continue reading
Light Snacks for the Mind
Philadelphia’s Fishtown craft publishing outfit The Head and the Hand is teaming up with a vending machine company and Philly’s award-winning coffee roaster Elixr to offer us healthy snacks for the mind. The “Chapbook Vending Machines” will be filled with short stories … Continue reading
The Hunger Games Are Real
A non-profit organization called The Harry Potter Alliance has launched a clever Hunger Games-themed social justice campaign called “Odds In Our Favor”. The group has released a rabble-rousing video called “The Hunger Games Are Real”, which uses events from Suzanne … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Film, movies, USA, Writing
Tagged Harry Potter Alliance, Hunger Game, Hunger Games Are Real, Suzanne Collin
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Mild Case of Bibliomania
As a seller of antiquarian and collectible books, I’m frequently asked to explain the attraction of “old books’ to non-bibliophiles. The questions usually come from customers seeking to purchase a book as a gift for a book lover in their … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Writing
Tagged Bibliomania, Bibliophile, book, Book collecting
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F. Scott Redesigned
The release of Baz Luhrman’s bastardized film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald‘s masterpiece The Great Gatsby this year stirred renewed interest in the iconic Jazz Age author’s novels. And, of course, we saw a number of new print editions of Fitzgerald’s … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Writing
Tagged Books, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Great Gatsby, Jazz Age
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Halloween II
All houses wherein men have lived and died Are haunted houses. Through the open doors The harmless phantoms on their errands glide, With feet that make no sound upon the floors. We meet them at the door-way, on the stair, … Continue reading
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween : via the ever witty webcomic The Gentleman’s Armchair.
