Saw this great post on the classic 5 types of book dealer drafted up by the gent over on the Bookride blog and had to pass it along. Complete with the Depp’s Corsoesque “Raffish Hustler”, the descriptions certainly brought a smile to my face as I mentally slotted a number of sellers I know into [...]
If you happen to be in Montreal this weekend, the 26th Montreal Antiquarian Book Fair is taking place at Concordia University (Pavillon McConnel, 1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd W.) Saturday 12pm-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Admission is $6 for the two days.
I got this book about a year ago with a large lot of Sci-fi and have always kept it off to the side as a go to now and then for a good chuckle. I’ve mentioned it to a few friends, but feel it is time to do a post. I read it again this afternoon, as [...]
Passed my way by a fellow Ottawa Press Gang member, these Youtube videos (Part I & Part II) on how to do a coptic stitch binding for your books are very well done providing an excellent level of instruction, demonstration and pacing.  The videos are easy to follow and understand for those looking to try their hand at coptic [...]
It’s been over a week since my last post as my recent venture into full-time parenting, while extremely enjoyable, has been very time consuming (just started parental leave). Emma and I have had a blast hanging out every day together, particularly since she is at the age where everything is adventure and intrigue. She’s fearless, has boundless energy and looking to try/do everything [...]
These beautifully letterpressed broadsides (13″ x 19″), entitled Unexplored Coutry, were printed by Alex Widen at the Alden Press in early 2009.  The broadsides came in over the summer while our website was down and they completely slipped my mind until now. The broadsides were printed in a limited edition of 60 for Al Purdy Day (April 21,2009) and consist of [...]
The September issue of Fine Books and Collections has an excellent Special Report article on the history of star mapping and the rise of the celestial map in the 16th century. Even cooler is that the article is written by local Library & Archives senior archivist Jeffrey Murray (author of Terra Nostra, 1550-1950: The Stories behind Canada’s Maps) and contains [...]
The 29th Ottawa Antiquarian Bookfair is on again this year with a few changes. It will now just be held on one day, Sunday October 4th, and at a new location – Tudor Hall (Riverside & Uplands). We’ll be there again this year with a booth full of fresh stock and interesting acquisitions from the [...]