When I tell people that I bring students into the archive for hands-on work with centuries-old books, they frequently inquire how young adults respond. I tell them simply that students love the entire experience. The ubiquity of inexpensive modern editions … Continue reading
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The inside cover of Daniel Russell’s book shows the sturdy simplicity with which it was constructed. Visible are the two ties that to which the gathered leaves of the text block were sewn and also attached to the boards that … Continue reading