Title Page. noun. 1594: a page of a book bearing the title and usually the names of the author and publisher and the place and sometimes date of publication.All books begin with one. It is most often the first printed page one sees when they begin reading a book. An exhibition dedicated to the title page is about to wrap up at the The National Gallery of Art. Announcing the Text: Development of the Title Page, 1470–1900 Selections from the National Gallery of Art Library presents "select examples of early books of the 15th century through modern books of the...
Digital Book Burning
click to enlargeRandall Monroe recently posted this comic strip over at xkcd. Hysterical and foreboding.
American Junkie
If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror and knew you'd be a better rock star than anyone ever dreamed, and later that night made it ever more true by getting drunk and higher than Jesus, then you'll like this book. If you've ever lined up coke or heroin but didn't have the guts to shoot it straight to your blood, you'll love this book. If you’ve ever wondered why people do drugs even when it’s killing them and they know it, this book will help you understand. And if you think that all junkies are nothing but degenerates,...
Aquatic Storytelling
Singapore's noted oceanarium Underwater World has begun offering a "20-minute aquatic reading session" featuring a librarian turned scuba diver.Using a special deep sea marine communication system the librarian reads ocean-related books while sharing the tank with some of the largest freshwater fish in the world.The series is sponsored by the National Library BoardStory at Channel NewsAsiaThanks to AL Direct for the lead
Happy National Bathroom Reading Month
Window display from Liberty's Dept Store, London. Image via Seriously; June is National Bathroom Reading Month. It is the brainchild of the Bathroom Readers’ Institute, publishers of the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series. With over 10 million books in print they are clearly in a room of their own.Here's their pitch:"Since 1988, the Bathroom Readers’ Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom. National Bathroom Reading Month celebrates the 66 percent of Americans who proudly admit to this time-honored pastime."What do the other 34% do? Coming soon: Also on the docket...