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September, 2007 : Vol III | Previous Issue

Diana Looser, 2007 Collegiate Book Collecting Runner-Up a Biblio.com Exclusive Feature

Diana Looser, currently finishing her PhD. in theatre studies at Cornell University, recently claimed second place in the 2007 Collegiate Book Collecting Contest. Taking some time out from her studies and theatre efforts, she talks with us about how her collection developed out of her personal history and her fascination with Oceanic culture.Read more >>

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The 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990-2001 Reprinted by permission of the American Library Association

You may be surprised to find in this list some of the books that have inspired, challenged and entertained you the most in your lifetime. This list is a reminder that what is invaluable to some is objectionable to others. We suggest you celebrate your right to read what may be objectionable by sitting down with some of these titles! Read more >>


The Allure and Abuse of Power by Steve Weinberg courtesy of Bookmarks Magazine

So many well-researched, well-written investigative books on important topics have been published that achieving consensus on a "best-of" list is unlikely. The following books include a small percentage of the "best-of" published since 1965, which marked the start of investigative journalism's modern era. Read more >>

(This abridged article provided courtesy of Bookmarks Magazine. All rights reserved. For more information on the magazine, please visit www.bookmarksmagazine.com.)


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Book Review: Rhumb Lines and Map Wars by Richard Ring

Richard Ring offers an insightful, professional review of Mark Monmonier's work covering the history and methods of map projection, specifically the Mercator projection. Courtesy of Fine Books and Collections Magazine. Read more >>

(This review provided courtesy of Fine Books & Collections magazine. All Rights Reserved. For subscription information about the magazine, please visit www.finebooksmagazine.com.)




In The Spirit of Independence by Aaron Gunn An Editorial

Aaron Gunn of Downtown Books and News talks about the cultural implications of emerging online media and the fate of the independently-owned bookstore.Read more >>




An Interview with Philip Beard Biblio.com Authors

Biblio talks with Philip Beard, author of Dear Zoe, about golf, his latest novel, and how a fortune cookie changed his career.Read more >>




Fire and Water by Bern Marcowitz and Margot Rosenberg authors of "Care and Feeding of Books Old and New"

From Biblio's Collector's Connection, Bern Marcowitz and Margot Rosenberg provide anectdotal insight to preventing books from fire and water damage.Read more >>

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