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News at the speed of a hand press

The Moonstone has landed!

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

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

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

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

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?

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!

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

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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The Arion Press Sappho is shipping!

I just got word that the Arion Press edition of the poems of Sappho is shipping. It looks beautiful from what I have seen in the prospectus and the website. Check it out. It’s unusually early for them to be … Continue reading

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Summer vacation…

Almost done with my three week summer vacation. Will be posting my next review soon. Next up: The Barbarian Press Pericles!

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