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A well-known dealer of rare maps was caught stealing from a Yale University library in 2006 and the FBI investigation revealed that the man had stolen millions of dollars’ worth of antique maps and other items from institutions around the world. Most of the pilfered material was eventually returned to its rightful owners, but many items remain unclaimed.

The FBI has retained 28 rare maps and books—some dating to the 17th century—and would like to return them to their rightful owners. An online photo gallery and information about the items has been posted so that individuals or institutions which are missing items can browse the finds.

Parties who believe they are missing any of the pieces taken in the theft should contact Special Agent MacNamara on 203 503-5268, or send an e-mail to artwork@ic.fbi.gov.

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2013 Fringe shows in August

Two unique and very different Edinburgh Fringe shows form the Library's August events programme. Both are taking residency in the George IV Bridge building's Boardroom, and run from 7-21 August inclusive.

The Story of Little Dombey is a one-hour, one-man show performed by Jack Reid (Snow Angels Theatre Company) with the minimum of props and an almost-bare stage, allowing the story to speak for itself and Charles Dickens’s own words do the magic. From 12pm to 1pm.

Toto Tales, celebrates the bicentenary of David Livingstone with a, powerful, investigative storytelling performance that tells his life from the perspective of some of the Africa people who knew him best. From 4pm to 5pm.

Tickets can only be booked through the Edinburgh Fringe. For availability and prices: www.edfringe.com, by telephoning 0131 226 0000, or in person from the Fringe Box Office, 180 High Street, Edinburgh.

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Ernst Reichl: Wide Awake Typographer

The Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Columbia University Library presents a major exhibition of the work of Ernst Reichl (1900-1980), German-American book designer, who was active and prominent in the New York/American publishing world from the 1930s into the 1970s. A ‘whole book' designer, Reichl believed in the harmonious totality of the package and the value of one design vision for all its parts, and became one of the top trade book designers, both prolific and award-winning. He actively promoted the profession and some high standards in book publishing, by example and through writing, teaching, and exhibitions. A serious reader (he read broadly and seldom designed without reading the manuscript), Reichl was also a scholar, and a fine writer. The latter activity was an unexpected discovery in his papers, given to Columbia by his widow, Miriam Reichl, and the catalyst for this exhibition.

Martha Scotford, is the exhibition curator, Professor Emeritus of Graphic Design, North Carolina State University, ably assisted by Kezra Cornell; Master of Graphic Design candidate, NCSU. This exhibition has been supported by a Columbia Libraries Research Grant, and the Reese Fellowship for American Bibliography and the History of the Book in the Americas from the Bibliographical Society of America.

The exhibition title is taken from Reichl's comment on the card for The Wheel of Love by Joyce Carol Oates (Vanguard, 1970).

Kempner Gallery now until 13 September 2013.

 

 

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