Oscar Wilde Lecture Tour
The
Oscar Wilde Society has published the first study of Wilde's lecture tours of
Britain and Ireland. Between 1883 and 1889 he lectured on artistic and social
topics in most major towns.
Using newspaper reports, letters, memoirs and previously unpublished sources, this book looks in detail at Wilde's visits to West Yorkshire, the North East of England, the Lake District, Scotland, Ireland and the West Midlands.
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Using newspaper reports, letters, memoirs and previously unpublished sources, this book looks in detail at Wilde's visits to West Yorkshire, the North East of England, the Lake District, Scotland, Ireland and the West Midlands.
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Farnham Maltings Book Fair
Sunday 2nd March 10am – 4pm.
Thames Book Fairs are holding a book fair in the historic old Malthouse central Farnham Surrey. with around 38 exhibitors, once again there are a couple of new faces, all displaying a wide range of books for collectors and the general reader.
There are military specialists, modern firsts, juvenile and illustrated plus some ephemera, prints, maps and much more. Delicious refreshments and rest area in order to recharge and continue the search for that must have item. Two large free car parks on site.
Full address: The Maltings, Red Lion Lane, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR Sign posted from all roads into Farnham. A great day out for book lovers. Details of all fairs with list of exhibitors, subject areas and contact details. click here
Thames Book Fairs are holding a book fair in the historic old Malthouse central Farnham Surrey. with around 38 exhibitors, once again there are a couple of new faces, all displaying a wide range of books for collectors and the general reader.
There are military specialists, modern firsts, juvenile and illustrated plus some ephemera, prints, maps and much more. Delicious refreshments and rest area in order to recharge and continue the search for that must have item. Two large free car parks on site.
Full address: The Maltings, Red Lion Lane, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR Sign posted from all roads into Farnham. A great day out for book lovers. Details of all fairs with list of exhibitors, subject areas and contact details. click here
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Courtyard Bookshop at Blickling Hall in Norfolk
In
recent years the National Trust's second hand bookshop at Blickling Hall in
Norfolk has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for the maintenance and
improvement of the house, gardens and park. The Courtyard Bookshop relies
solely on donations from members, supporters and the public and has grown into
(probably) East Anglia's largest second hand bookshop.
For seven days commencing Monday 24th March they will be holding a special sale of recently donated rare and collectable books. Obviously the usual substantial and varied stock will continue to be available as well. For these seven days only, buyers will receive a 10% discount on all purchases totalling in excess of £35.
Lovers of Blickling Hall will already be aware that the stunning Long Gallery contains one of the Trust's most important libraries consisting of some 12,500 volumes. In addition, during this week local auctioneers Keys of Aylsham will be holding their bi-monthly two day book auction on the 27th and 28th.
Blickling Book Week runs from Monday 24th March until Sunday 30th March. The Courtyard Bookshop is open daily from 10.15 a.m. until 5.30 p.m. More information is available here
For seven days commencing Monday 24th March they will be holding a special sale of recently donated rare and collectable books. Obviously the usual substantial and varied stock will continue to be available as well. For these seven days only, buyers will receive a 10% discount on all purchases totalling in excess of £35.
Lovers of Blickling Hall will already be aware that the stunning Long Gallery contains one of the Trust's most important libraries consisting of some 12,500 volumes. In addition, during this week local auctioneers Keys of Aylsham will be holding their bi-monthly two day book auction on the 27th and 28th.
Blickling Book Week runs from Monday 24th March until Sunday 30th March. The Courtyard Bookshop is open daily from 10.15 a.m. until 5.30 p.m. More information is available here
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Morgan Library and Museum
Four
major exhibits are on display at the Morgan Library and Museum, at 225 Madison
Ave. ‘Visions and Nightmares: Four Centuries of Spanish Drawings’ showcases
over twenty sheets by Spanish artists from the Morgan’s pre-eminent master
drawings collection. ‘The Little Prince: A New York Story’ features twenty-five
of the manuscript pages, printed editions from the Morgan's collection, as well
as personal letters, photographs, and artefacts. ‘A Collective Invention:
Photographs at Play’ displays eighty photographs and signals the debut of
photography as a curatorial focus at the Morgan. ‘Medium as Muse: Woodcuts and
the Modern Book’ surveys illustrated publications from 1890 to 1935.
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