Hello fellow book lovers!
Many of you are curling up with your winter reading about now, dusting off your favorite tomes or finally getting back to that 800-page novel you've been meaning to finish. Others, however, prefer a splash of color in the cold season over a clean page, high adventure in bright frames or shadowy deeds played out in violet and grey. We have devoted much of this month's issue to the graphic novel. Graphic novels are gaining more respect and notice in the literary world, and inside you'll find out some of the reasons why.
But never fear, old-tome lovers, we got the goods for you as well. Veteran book collectors Bern Marcowitz and Margot Rosenberg offer their insights on cleaning and preserving books, old and new. So break out the tea towels and make your library a winter project as well as a winter retreat!
Graphic Novels courtesy of Bookmarks Magazine
Hailed as somewhere between a new literary phenomenon and a traditional storytelling medium, graphic novels have gained new respect in recent years. Stephen Weiner provides a helpful overview of the graphic novel, as well as suggestions on where to start reading. Read more >>
Book Review: Foul Play! The Art and Artists of the Notorious 1950s E.C. Comics courtesy of Fine Books & Collections Magazine
One of the most significant art movements of the last century didn't occur in the academies of Europe or in the universities and bohemian neighborhoods of American metropolises. It occurred between the colorfully lurid covers of comic books. Read more >>
Biblio.com Suggests... Biblio Staff Recommendations
What are we reading? Check out our monthly recommendations from the knowledgeable and friendly staff at Biblio.com! Read more >>
Comic Books Turned Movies courtesy of Bookmarks Magazine
Although most moviegoers aren't surprised to see comic book characters such as Batman, Spiderman, and Catwoman appear on the big screen, many might not realize that graphic novels, featuring heroes who are not so super, inspired some independent movie hits. Read more >>
To Clean or Not To Clean? authors of Care and Feeding of Books Old and New--A Simple Repair Manual for Book Lovers
Our first question when we handle new acquisitions is always, Does it need cleaning? The usual answer is yes. Then we must decide how much cleaning is appropriate and choose the method that will be most effective and safe. Read more >>
Contents
- Graphic Novels
- Book Review: Foul Play!
- Staff Recommendations: Graphic Novels
- Comic Book Movies
- To Clean or Not To Clean?
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