Illustrated - Art, Photography, Architecture, Rare Books
The Weird and the Wonderful: Metropolitan Opera Fine Art
Less a book than a portfolio of rare art prints, this collection of limited edition poster prints–each one of just 25–displays the innovative poster art created for the Metropolitan Opera…. Read more
Literature
The Radical Roots of Gulliver’s Travels
Swift has sailed into his rest;Savage indignation thereCannot lacerate his breast.Imitate him if you dare,World-besotted traveller; heServed human liberty. –W.B. Yeats, The Winding Stair Read More
Illustrated - Art, Photography, Architecture
The Knave of Hearts Illustrated by Maxfield Parrish
Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to hear the truth of an old legend that has persisted wrongly through the ages; Read More
Rare Books 101
The Secret Language of Rare Books: Morocco
Does the specialized vocabulary of rare book descriptions read like a secret language to you? In this series we will unveil the meanings behind a few of the more unusual and interesting… Read More
Illustrated - Art, Photography, Architecture
Les Dîners de Gala by Salvador Dalí
Giving new meaning to the term “celebrity chef,” artist Salvador Dalí released a fantastic cookbook in 1973, dedicated to his wife. The work, Les Dîners de Gala is an opulent,… Read More
Literature, Moderns, Videos
The Story Behind A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
Las Vegas bookseller Christy Shannon explores the creation of this famous dystopian novel. Read More
Rare Books 101
The Secret Language of Rare Books: Doublures
Does the specialized vocabulary of rare book descriptions read like a secret language to you? In this series we will unveil the meanings behind a few of the more unusual and interesting… Read More
History, Literature
Collecting rare books and autographs of American Presidents
If you love American history, you may find a particular joy in collecting rare books related to the nation’s presidents. For many, the presidency holds an exceptional fascination as a… Read More
American Revolution
The Society of Cincinnati
In 1783, hard on the heels of the American Revolution, a group of Continental Army and Navy officers founded the Society of Cincinnati. Read More
American Revolution
Books the Founders Read: Sidney’s Discourses Concerning Government
In this new series, I’ll highlight books that the Founding Fathers read, owned, wrote about, and were influenced by: works that were important in the creation of the United States… Read More
Science/Natural History, Videos
The Story Behind The Elements of Geometrie by Euclid
Las Vegas bookseller James Russell discusses the monumental influence of Euclid’s magnum opus. Read More