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Book Fair Heaven in San Francisco

Posted on February 16, 2013 by admin

Today I’m headed to the 46th California International Antiquarian Book Fair after hitting the CODEX International Book Fair 2013 last weekend. San Francisco is such a great city for the book, printing, and the book arts. I’ll try to post … Continue reading →

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New article about The Barbarian Press in Geist

Posted on February 1, 2013 by J. Davis

I am excited to have received a copy of the latest edition of Geist magazine with an article about Jan and Crispin Elsted and the Barbarian Press. It’s on the top of my “to read” pile but with just a … Continue reading →

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The Moonstone has landed!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by J. Davis

The Moonstone, by Wilkie Collins, the latest Arion Press edition has landed on my doorstep. It’s up next on my reading list, so hopefully you’ll see a full review in the next few weeks. In the meantime, I’ve included a … Continue reading →

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Thomas Jefferson’s Paris Walks has arrived

Posted on June 25, 2012 by J. Davis

I just received my copy of the Arion Press‘ Thomas Jefferson’s Paris Walks. I’ll put it in the queue for review. I’ve got a few hefty novels in front but may bump it up as it looks like a quick … Continue reading →

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Arion Press News

Posted on June 15, 2012 by J. Davis

I just received the prospectus for the upcoming Arion Press publication of Thomas Jefferson’s Paris Walks. This will be the first book in their 2012 subscriber series. I will post a review as soon as I have it in my … Continue reading →

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More details on the Bowler Press Pride & Prejudice

Posted on May 4, 2012 by J. Davis

The Bowler Press is now taking advanced orders on their 3 volume edition of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. They are projecting it will take three years to complete this massive undertaking. This is also the first time that I … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Limited Editions Club reviews

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin

Why are so many of the books I love so long and involved? I’m currently working my way through the Limited Editions Club 1954 edition of Marcel Proust’s Swann’s Way. So look for a review of that as soon as … Continue reading →

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Handsetting Pride and Prejudice?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by J. Davis

Unbelievable, but true. The Bowler Press is planning to handset a three volume edition of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The edition will be 136 copies in two states. Look for more information on advanced fundraising to help sustain a … Continue reading →

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New Fine Press James Joyce!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by J. Davis

I, for one, am happy to see Joyce’s work fall out of copyright so people can enjoy his genius without having to deal with an obstructionist estate. Lo and behold, along comes a fine press edition of one of Joyce’s … Continue reading →

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Upcoming review of Tennessee

Posted on November 3, 2011 by J. Davis

Stay tuned for a review of David Bruce Smith’s fine press edition of Tennessee, a fine press edition of three of Tennessee Williams plays.

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