Dive deep into the fascinating world of rare books with Rare Book Chat. Hosted by Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor, the co-founders of The Manhattan Rare Book Company, this twice-weekly podcast explores the unique and often valuable items that fill the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, archives, and more. From historical documents to literary first editions, we'll discuss the stories behind these one-of-a-kind treasures. Join us as we explore the intricacies of th ...
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Since 1972, the Book Arts Press and Rare Book School have offered more than 600 public lectures on a wide variety of bibliographical topics.
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The Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library is the largest rare book library in Canada, holding over 800,000 books and 6,000 linear metres of manuscript material.
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The Rare Possessions Podcast digs into the Scripture Central Library to find valuable works that focus on the Book of Mormon and other Restoration scripture.
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Einstein's Frubber Face, Plath's Favorite Cook Book, Kafka's Earliest Scribbling, & the Kelmscott Press
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We begin this episode with Michael bemoaning a missed opportunity to buy the head of Albert Einstein, and then we welcome Darren Sutherland, Senior Specialist in the Fine Books and Manuscripts at Bonhams Auctions, to discuss two upcoming sales. The first is a fascinating single-owner complete collection of books from the Kelmscott Press, assembled …
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Episode 9: Gold Rush Diaries, Delicious Urine, and Old Uncle Abraham
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Welcome back to another episode of Rare Book Chat, where we dive into the delightful world of historical curiosities and the sometimes grim realities behind them. This week, we have a rollicking discussion that swings from the California Gold Rush to 17th-century plague remedies, and more —because, why not? Gold Rush Diary: We kick things off with …
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In this episode, Jeremy and Michael discuss William Morris, wallpaper, and the birth of fantasy literature, with an analysis of Morris's influence on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis in particular. Then a game of would you rather - a spectacular copy of Orwell's 1984, or a mini-collection of dystopian novels? Also a half-hearted stab at the big questi…
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Episode 7: A Tea Party, a Traveling Salesman, and Artificial Ants
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In this episode, we explore a delightful tea party invitation that connects Charles Babbage, Ada Lovelace, and Michael Faraday. The conversation then transitions to a rare first edition from 1832, which addresses a fundamental challenge in computational theory, one so perplexing that researchers have enlisted artificial ants to help sniff out a sol…
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Episode 6: The World Series Episode: A Very Rare Book that Revolutionized Baseball... and more!
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In this episode of Rare Book Chat, we're diving into the revolutionary impact of Bill James's work on baseball and far beyond. Known to us (with affection) as the "Pork and Beans Man," Bill James transformed the way we think about baseball analytics, introducing statistical evaluation in sports with his groundbreaking work, "The Baseball Abstract."…
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Richard B. Sher, “New Light on the Early Publication History of Boswell's Life of Johnson," Karmiole Lecture, 10 July 2024
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Richard B. Sher, “New Light on the Early Publication History of Boswell's Life of Johnson," Karmiole Lecture, 10 July 2024 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Ashley Cataldo, “Collecting Daily Life in Early American Manuscripts," NEH-SHARP Lecture, 31 July 2024
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Ashley Cataldo, “Collecting Daily Life in Early American Manuscripts," NEH-SHARP Lecture, 31 July 2024 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Li Wei Yang, “Yongle Dadian: An Emperors' Encyclopedia,” Malkin Lecture, 29 July 2024
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Li Wei Yang, “Yongle Dadian: An Emperors' Encyclopedia,” Malkin Lecture, 29 July 2024 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Aaron Pratt, “Buying a Book in Early Modern England,” 22 July 2024
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Aaron Pratt, “Buying a Book in Early Modern England,” 22 July 2024 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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G. Scott Clemons, "De Motu Librorum: On the Movement of Books," Rendell Lecture, 8 July 2024
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G. Scott Clemons, "De Motu Librorum: On the Movement of Books," Rendell Lecture, 8 July 2024 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Deborah Parker, "A Librarian Like No Other: Belle da Costa Greene and Self-Invention," 12 June 2024
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Deborah Parker, "A Librarian Like No Other: Belle da Costa Greene and Self-Invention," 12 June 2024 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Stephen Karian, "Scholarly Editing and the Challenges of Attribution," 10 June 2024
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Stephen Karian, "Scholarly Editing and the Challenges of Attribution," 10 June 2024 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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LeRonn Brooks, "Archive of the People: The Johnson Publishing Company, 3 June 2024
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LeRonn Brooks, "Archive of the People: The Johnson Publishing Company, 3 June 2024 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Episode 5: Constitution Recap... a Bargain at $11M?
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In this episode we discuss the sale price of a the extremely rare ratification printing of the US Constitution sold at Brunk Auctions last week. Was $11M high or low? Listen to the episode to find out why it was probably a bargain.Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero による
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Episode 4: The Most Important Printed Document in American History?
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In this episode of Rare Book Chat, hosts Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor discuss a rare ratification copy of the US Constitution with Seth Kaller, the pre-eminent dealer of rare and important American historical documents. The conversation explores the document's historical significance, the complexities of its journey from creation to ratif…
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In this episode of Rare Book Chat, hosts Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero explore the fascinating world of rare books, spotlighting three legendary first editions: Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, Karl Marx’s Das Kapital, and Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. They discuss what makes these books so valuable, why Jeremy thinks Das K…
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To read the article, go here: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/the-sermonatthetempleThis article presents a fresh perspective on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount by exploring its parallels in the Book of Mormon, specifically in 3 Nephi 11-18, which it calls the "Sermon at the Temple." It suggests that the Sermon is best understood …
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Episode 2: Did American Literature begin with a con?
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In this episode we discuss a wonderfully strange 1809 first edition that just might be the founding work of American literature … Jeremy then takes the conversation in a different direction by making a comparison with this book and the much-coveted and exceptionally valuable 1623 Shakespeare first folio, the first collected edition of Shakespeare, …
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Episode 1: Einstein Dancing in the Multiverse
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Welcome to Rare Book Chat: In this episode we discuss Eleanor Roosevelt’s This I remember, a letter addressed to Jimmy, Einstein dancing in the multiverse, and the filthiest story ever told... Enjoy! We have a very basic website up at rarebookchat.com, but please feel free to email us at RBC@manhattanrarebooks.com Items discussed: A special copy of…
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Dive deep into the fascinating world of rare books with Rare Book Chat. Hosted by Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor, the co-founders of The Manhattan Rare Book Company, this twice-weekly podcast explores the unique and often valuable items that fill the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, archives, and more. From historical…
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To read this chapter, go here: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/thieves-androbbersIn ancient Near Eastern law, there was a big difference between a thief and a robber: thieves were locals dealt with by the courts, while robbers were dangerous outsiders handled militarily, often executed on the spot. This distinction is key in…
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"Thus Saith the Lord": Prophetic Language in Samuel’s Speech
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To read this chapter, go here: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/thus-saiththelordpropheticlanguageinsamuelsspeech Samuel the Lamanite's speeches are packed with powerful prophetic language, giving us a glimpse into how ancient prophets communicated divine warnings. In Helaman 13–15, he uses six key speech forms to declare God…
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To read the chapter, go here: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/the-case-of-an-unobserved-murder In The Case of an Unobserved Murder, John W. Welch uncovers a fascinating legal drama from Helaman 7-9. When Nephi prophesied that Seantum had killed his brother, he not only revealed the crime but predicted the very evidence that …
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Purpose of the War Chapters in the Book of Mormon
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To read the chapter, go here: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/purpose-war-chapters-book-mormonThe "war chapters" in the Book of Mormon, particularly in the book of Alma, are less about military conflict and more about spiritual warfare and deliverance. They highlight how faith in God and righteousness lead to divine protecti…
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Immersive Movable Object - Introduction And Themes Of The Exhibition
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Joan Links, curator of The Immersive Movable Object, introduces viewers to the exhibition and talks about its broad themes.Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library による
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Immersive Movable Object - History Of Contemporary Pop - Up Books
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The history of contemporary pop-up books.Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library による
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Case one description of the exhibition the Immersive Movable Object.Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library による
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Case two description of the Immersive Movable ObjectThomas Fisher Rare Book Library による
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Case Six of the exhibition The Immersive Movable Object.Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library による
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Kailani Polzak, "Pacific Encounters in Print," The Kress Foundation Lecture, 31 July 2023
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Kailani Polzak, "Pacific Encounters in Print," The Kress Foundation Lecture, 31 July 2023 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Craig Welsh, "The Typesetting & Designs of the Declaration of Independence Broadsides," 26 July 2023
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Craig Welsh, "The Typesetting & Designs of the Declaration of Independence Broadsides," 26 July 2023 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Christy S. Coleman, "A Nexus of Learning—Museums and the Importance of Public History," 24 July 2023
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Christy S. Coleman, "A Nexus of Learning—Museums and the Importance of Public History," 24 July 2023 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Jeffrey Makala, "Lives (& Afterlives) of Stereotype Plates," Karmiole Lecture, 12 July 2023
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Jeffrey Makala, "Lives (& Afterlives) of Stereotype Plates," Karmiole Lecture, 12 July 2023 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Walter O. Evans, "Why Collect?" The 2023 Kenneth W. Rendell Lecture, 14 June 2023
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Walter O. Evans, "Why Collect?" The 2023 Kenneth W. Rendell Lecture, 14 June 2023 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Barbara E. Mundy, "Books in the Contact Zone," Malkin Lecture, 12 June 2023
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Barbara E. Mundy, "Books in the Contact Zone," Malkin Lecture, 12 June 2023 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Leah Price, "Reader=Inessential Worker: Book History After Lockdown," 7 June 2023
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Leah Price, "Reader=Inessential Worker: Book History After Lockdown," 7 June 2023 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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S. Max Edelson, "The Surveyor's Eye," NEH-SHARP Lecture, 5 June 2023
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S. Max Edelson, "The Surveyor's Eye," NEH-SHARP Lecture, 5 June 2023 by Rare Book School LecturesRare Book School Lectures による
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Kinniburgh, Mary Catherine - "Surface and Relief in Literary Archives" - SoFCB, 10 Oct 2023
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Mary Catherine Kinniburgh is the co-director of Granary Books, an independent publisher and archives/rare book dealer. As a scholar of postwar American poetry and an archives broker, her activities occur at the intersection of research and praxis, and her writing often focuses on the poetics of archival work. In particular, her research explores ma…
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Curator Liz Ridolfo guides us through the exhibition A World of Fancies: The Toy Theatre and the Living Image. It runs at the University of Toronto's Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library from September 5 to December 20, 2023.Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library による
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Curator Liz Ridolfo guides us through the exhibition A World of Fancies: The Toy Theatre and the Living Image. It runs at the University of Toronto's Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library from September 5 to December 20, 2023.Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library による
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Curator Liz Ridolfo guides us through the exhibition A World of Fancies: The Toy Theatre and the Living Image. It runs at the University of Toronto's Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library from September 5 to December 20, 2023.Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library による
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Curator Liz Ridolfo guides us through the exhibition A World of Fancies: The Toy Theatre and the Living Image. It runs at the University of Toronto's Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library from September 5 to December 20, 2023.Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library による
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Curator Liz Ridolfo guides us through the exhibition A World of Fancies: The Toy Theatre and the Living Image. It runs at the University of Toronto's Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library from September 5 to December 20, 2023.Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library による
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Curator Liz Ridolfo guides us through the exhibition A World of Fancies: The Toy Theatre and the Living Image. It runs at the University of Toronto's Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library from September 5 to December 20, 2023.Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library による
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Curator Liz Ridolfo guides us through the exhibition A World of Fancies: The Toy Theatre and the Living Image. It runs at the University of Toronto's Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library from September 5 to December 20, 2023.Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library による
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