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Books Bound in Human Skin: An Ethical Quandary at the Library
Harvard’s recent decision to remove the binding of a notorious volume in its library has thrown fresh light on a shadowy corner of the rare book world.
Some Used to Dread Readings. Now They Sell Out.
These days, literary events in New York City can require tickets and be just as hard to get into as the hottest restaurant.
Heartbreak and Family Love on the International Booker Prize Shortlist
Books by Jenny Erpenbeck and Hwang Sok-yong are among six nominees for the prestigious award for translated fiction.
A reverse book club in Brussels has guests sharing from the soul
Creating a sense of community is perhaps the hardest thing to do when gathering people together but a new, expanding book club in Brussels is succeeding by not asking for too much reading from its members.
The Surfer Dude Behind a Famous Jewel Heist
Murph the Surf became an unlikely folk hero after robbing the American Museum of Natural History’s Hall of Gems in 1964. A collector is selling his archive for $30,000.
Antiquarian Book Fair: From Sylvia Plath’s Papers to Vintage Matchbooks
This year’s New York International Antiquarian Book Fair features plenty of quirky items amid the high-ticket treasures. (Poison books, anyone?)
