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‘The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.’
― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray
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TravelMaking Connections
A Calcutta Imprint to Link Ferdowsi and YeatsWhat makes a book desirable apart from the important fact that you like it? Rarity plays a big part; will you get another chance to buy a copy? Provenance too - who owned it, did they have an association with the book? Leading on from provenance is who else might have held and enjoyed that copy. The possible connection. -
Four Things To Do This July
July is here and things are hotting up. Our team of specialists have chosen their pick of the best exhibitions to see this month, along with some rare book recommendations, to help you stay cool and inspired.
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LiteratureIris Murdoch - House of Leaves
Author Dame Iris Murdoch was born on this day in 1919, we delved back into the Rare Book Review archives and retrieved this article, originally published in July 2003. Iris Murdoch’s library is currently filling up the bulk of the...
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TravelStrangers in a Strange Land: Europeans in Tibet
Last week I was fortunate to buy a small quantity of the original 1977 edition of Julie Marshall’s superb book, Britain and Tibet 1765-1947.
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TravelHigh Times: Trekking in Himalayas
I suppose that whenever people think of the Himalayas, they think of Everest. And why not? The highest peak on Earth, the scene of so many displays of courage, the tragic loss of life, the ultimate challenge for Man.
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GuidesFive Things You Might Not Know About Masterpiece London
Masterpiece London, opening next week on 30th June, is the unmissable art fair where visitors can view and buy the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery - from antiquity to the present day. The fair offers an unparalleled opportunity for new and established collectors to discover exceptional works for sale.
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TravelTürkiye, A New Name For An Ancient World
Following on from President Erdogan’s December 2021 statement, the United Nations this month acknowledged a formal request from Ankara for the country to be known as Türkiye. It is after all how most Turks know their country anyway. -
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LiteratureAdam Blakeney Writes on Graham Greene
Adam Blakeney writes –
‘I sometimes equate Graham Greene with milk, truly! And I’m not talking about oat milk either.
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TravelViews of the Holy Kaaba
The Holy Kaaba is the most important site in the Islamic world. The cube-like structure draped in black cloth is located at the centre of the most important mosque in Islamic culture, the Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca. -
LiteratureGolfing Books - 'Here Come The Boogeymen'
With the 2022 PGA Championship looming large on the fairway it seemed like a good time to revisit a Golfing feature from the Rare Book Review archive...
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LiteratureEight Banned Books That Might Surprise You
The banning of books by dissident authors in repressive regimes such as Stalinist Russia is well-documented, but here are some titles you might not have realised were also banned – in some cases, much closer to home.
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GuidesWould You Judge A Book By Its Cover?
The joy of book collecting is the freedom to form a library exactly as one wants. There are no constraints, it is entirely a personal decision as to what you put on your shelves. There are traditions but these can be ignored or followed according to one’s choice.
