Novels in Three Lines
Novels in Three Lines

Author: Félix Fénéon

Publisher: New York Review of Books

Published: 2007-08-21

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781590172308

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A NEW YORK REVIEW BOOKS ORIGINAL Novels in Three Lines collects more than a thousand items that appeared anonymously in the French newspaper Le Matin in 1906—true stories of murder, mayhem, and everyday life presented with a ruthless economy that provokes laughter even as it shocks. This extraordinary trove, undiscovered until the 1940s and here translated for the first time into English, is the work of the mysterious Félix Fénéon. Dandy, anarchist, and critic of genius, the discoverer of Georges Seurat and the first French publisher of James Joyce, Fénéon carefully maintained his own anonymity, toiling for years as an obscure clerk in the French War Department. Novels in Three Lines is his secret chef-d’oeuvre, a work of strange and singular art that brings back the long-ago year of 1906 with the haunting immediacy of a photograph while looking forward to such disparate works as Walter Benjamin’s Arcades Project and the Death and Disaster series of Andy Warhol.

The Romance of Book-Collecting
The Romance of Book-Collecting

Author: J. Herbert Slater

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-12-01

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9359327468

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"The Romance of Book-Collecting" by J. Herbert Slater. Slater, an avid book collector himself, leads readers on a literary trip that goes deep into the hearts and minds of those who are enthralled by the written word. Slater unravels the enthralling stories of legendary book collectors and their amazing discoveries in this timeless masterpiece, demonstrating the passion and intensity that define their quest. He gives historical context, anecdotes, and insights into why people collect rare and valuable books. Slater's writing not only celebrates the joy of hunting down rare books, but it also creates a clear picture of the bibliophile's real love of literature. He portrays the romance and nostalgia that accompanies the process of obtaining and conserving these treasures, allowing the reader to realize the deep bond that collectors have with their favorite books. "The Romance of Book-Collecting" is more than a guide; it is a sincere ode to books' eternal attraction and allure. It is still treasured by book lovers, providing a glimpse into the realm of bibliophilia that transcends time and connects with anybody who values the written word.

The Book Collector
The Book Collector

Author: Alice Thompson

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781784630430

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A Gothic mystery of murder, mutilation, books and skin

The Joys of Collecting
The Joys of Collecting

Author: Jean Paul Getty

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 1606060872

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Originally published: New York: Hawthorn Books, 1965.

The Oregon Trail Romance Collection
The Oregon Trail Romance Collection

Author: Amanda Cabot

Publisher: Barbour Publishing

Published: 2015-04-01

Total Pages: 631

ISBN-13: 1634092627

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Nine romantic adventures take readers along for a ride on the Oregon Trail where daily challenges force travelers to evaluate the things that are most precious to them—including love. Enjoy the trip through a fascinating part of history through the eyes of remarkably strong characters who stop at famous landmarks along the way. Watch as their faith is strengthened and as love is born despite unique circumstances. Discover where the journey ends for each of nine couples.

Bibliophilia
Bibliophilia

Author: N. John Hall

Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781567925616

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A thriller for book collectors. "Bibliophiles will enjoy Hall's cleverly fictionalized exploration of literary history and the thrill of seeking bookish treasures." --Booklist Flush with $400,000 from the sale of his great-great-grandfather's correspondence with Victorian authors, Larry Dickerson, our unassuming retired bank clerk, amateur editor, and literary neophyte, needs a creative outlet for his newly acquired wealth and fast escalating obsession with all things bookish. His journey begins with collecting rare editions of Victorian novelists but spirals rapidly to New Yorker authors, his determination to acquire growing with each new purchase. James Thurber, E.B. White, Vladimir Nabokov, J.D. Salinger, and Dorothy Parker all find their way onto Larry's shortlist, standing along previously acquired greats Trollope, Dickens, Thackeray, and Hardy. Being sensible, he approaches the biggest names in the rare book field with childish glee, and with refreshing brashness, finds himself handling copies of authors' most coveted titles, touring the New Yorker offices, and then involved in one of the biggest scandals book collecting has ever seen. Will the thrill of the chase overwhelm Larry's ability to see reason? Will his appetite outpace his resources? Join him on this journey as he discovers just how far he's willing to take his obsession.