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Imaginary Books To Go On Show at Grolier Club
Many authors, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Ursa Minor β: Megadodo Publications, n.d. Computer tablet and massive interstellar infrastructure. A new exhibition on view at The Grolier Club next month will be part conceptual art installation and part bibliophilic entertainment, featuring a collection of books that do not really exist.
Deep Water: ‘Norridgewocky,’ by Reid Byers
This week’s poem, Reid Byer’s “Norridgewocky,” is a clever and lively riff on a Lewis Carroll classic: “The names of the towns in Maine have always put me in mind of Wonderland,” he writes. I love this poem’s virtuoso musical parallels with the original faux-epic poem, and how widely it samples from our state’s euphonic locales.
Boston Book Fair Special Events and Programs
Events | Boston – The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair (BIABF) has announced special events and programs at this year’s fair; kicking off with an Opening Night celebration on Friday, November 11 from 4-8pm; and featuring in-person talks on Women in the American Wilderness with collector Caroline Schimmel & curator Regan Kladstrup (11/12 at 12:30pm); The Architecture and Furnishing of the Private Library with Reid Byers, author of The Private Library (11/12 at 2pm) ; The Ticknor...
The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair Announces Special Events, November 11-13
Kicking off with an Opening Night celebration on Friday, November 11 from 4-8pm; and featuring in-person talks on Women in the American Wilderness with collector Caroline Schimmel & curator Regan Kladstrup (11/12 at 12:30pm); The Architecture and Furnishing of the Private Library with Reid Byers, author of The Private Library (11/12 at 2pm) ; The Ticknor Society Collectors' Roundtable: Artists' Books (11/12 at 3:30pm); Booked by Fate: A Life of Dealing in the Exotic World of Rare Books with...
How many books does it take to make a place feel like home?
At the turn of the millennium, Reid Byers, a computer systems architect, set out to build a private library at his home in Princeton, N.J. Finding few books on library architecture that were not centuries old and in a dead or mildewed language, he took the advice of a neighbor across the street, novelist Toni Morrison.
More on Checking out Library Books
Did you know that you can cut a US #10 envelope in half, paste it onto the inside back cover of a book, and then use a 3×5 inch index card along with the handy date stamp you requested for your birthday to create due date cards for your own library? This insight is brought to you by my 9 year-old self.
How many books does it take to make a place feel like home?
At the turn of the millennium, Reid Byers, a computer systems architect, set out to build a private library at his home in Princeton, New Jersey. Finding few books on library architecture that were not centuries old and in a dead or mildewed language, he took the advice of a neighbor across the street, novelist Toni Morrison.
How Many Books Does It Take to Make a Place Feel Like Home?
There’s a reason that some people won’t let go of their physical books — and a new term for it: ‘book-wrapt.’ Dec. 24, 2021 At the turn of the millennium, Reid Byers, a computer systems architect, set out to build a private library at his home in Princeton, N.J. Finding few books on library architecture that were not centuries old and in a dead or mildewed language, he took the advice of a neighbor across the street, the novelist Toni Morrison.
Stogner, U High regain Intercity crown
NORMAL — Clubs turn Bloomington-Normal swimmers into teammates and, in an odd twist, high school swimming turns them into opponents, especially in the Intercity Meet, which Normal West hosted on Tuesday.In an atmosphere of spirited sportsmanship, University High won with 564 points followed by defending champion Normal Community (498), Normal West (484), Bloomington (363) and Central Catholic (225)."I love this meet because the guys do a really nice job across all the teams," said U High...
Byers, Jumonville ready to send Loy out in style
BLOOMINGTON — It’s been a season of “lasts” for retiring Bloomington High School swim coach Bob Loy, who is nearing the end of a first-rate 38-year career.Wednesday marked his final home dual meet, which featured new starting blocks purchased by his former swimmers.
Prep Report 1/5/17: Hughes, Nanni lead U High girls to win
Hughes, Nannilead U High girlsRaven Hughes had 18 points and 13 rebounds Wednesday as University High School's girls basketball team posted a 65-58 nonconference victory over Rockford Lutheran at Rockford.Amber Nanni scored a team-high 20 points for the Pioneers (12-2), while Jasmyne Lawrence added 15 points and Addy Loeffler had 11.
Intercity boys swim preview
BloomingtonCoach: Bob Loy, 38th season2015-16 results: 4th in Intercity, 6th in Big 12, 7th in sectional Returning lettermen: Sr. – Reid Byers, Gus Jumonville, Josh Myers; Jr. - Justin Sharp, Austin Bicknell, Carter Burns, David Machek.Newcomers to watch: Fr. - John "Robbie" Pratt, Kendal Cross, Paul Miller, Nick Sharp.FYI: This 17-man squad will be Bob Loy's last before retiring after 38 years. Also in his last season after 22 years at BHS is diving coach John Becker, who is moving to Oklahoma.
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