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Category Archives: Writing
“In the End, Everything Gives”
Earlier this year, the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. held a symposium titled “Poetry is a country.” The symposium brought poets together to premiere original poetry inspired by works in the Gallery’s collection—including U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, who wrote “In the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Film, Museums, Travel Writing, USA, Writing
Tagged American Poets, National Gallery of Art, Poetry, Washington D.C
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Wonder is where it starts
“Wonder is where it starts, and though wonder is also where it ends, this is no futile path. Whether admiring a patch of moss, a crystal, flower, or golden beetle, a sky full of clouds, a sea with the serene, … Continue reading
“The Fall”
“The Fall” by Russell Edson There was a man who found two leaves and came indoors holding them out saying to his parents that he was a tree. To which they said then go into the yard and do not … Continue reading
All Parts Matter
I recently stumbled upon this excellent infographic from TheBookDesigner.com. As a collector and bookseller, it can be problematic at times describing the contents of a book. This is particularly the case when it comes to antiquarian titles. It’s essential to … Continue reading
An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe
In keeping with the festive holiday season, I thought I would share this classic offering from the great thespian Vincent Price. Although he had a storied careen in theater and in cinema, Price has mainly been remembered for his work … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Film, Theater, USA, Writing
Tagged Edgar Allan Poe, horror, Vincent Price
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Hearts not averse to being beguiled
October by Robert Frost O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild, Should waste them all. The crows above the forest call; Tomorrow they may form and go. O hushed … Continue reading
Eagerly I wished the morrow
“Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December; And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor. Eagerly I wished the morrow;—vainly I had sought to borrow From my books surcease of sorrow—sorrow for the lost … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, History, USA, Writing
Tagged book illustration, Edgar Allan Poe, engraving, Gustave Dore, Poetry
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What do you call a book nerd ?
Book lovers the world over have their own special nicknames. In English speaking countries, folks who are especially fond of reading are of often called “bookworms”. The term bookworm comes from the holes in printed materials caused by larvae of … Continue reading
Secret Philadelphia
A regular follower of Travel Between The Pages recently asked for a recommendation on a “non-touristy” place to visit in Philadelphia. Without hesitation, I suggested the wonderful Rosenbach Museum and Library in the city’s charming Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. It’s not … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, History, Libraries, Museums, Tourism, USA, Writing
Tagged Bram Stoker, Dracula, James Joyce, Lewis Carroll, Philadelphia
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