Tag: Henry David Thoreau

Books, Informational

It’s the 2016 Holidays — Support the Private and Fine Press Eco-System!

{Ed. Note: This is an annual article encouraging all Books and Vines readers to keep private and fine press publishers and re-sellers in mind this holiday season as your source for unique, classy and meaningful gifts. The article has been updated with current information and the latest news from private and fine press publishers, while I sheepishly admit lifting the introduction from the holiday article of last year. … Continue reading It’s the 2016 Holidays — Support the Private and Fine Press Eco-System!

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Books, Informational

It’s the Holidays — Support the Private and Fine Press Eco-System!

{Ed. Note: This is an annual article encouraging all Books and Vines readers to keep private and fine press publishers and re-sellers in mind this holiday season to be your source for unique, classy and meaningful gifts. The article has been updated with current information and the latest news from private and fine press publishers. Please pass this link on to everyone you know, the more that … Continue reading It’s the Holidays — Support the Private and Fine Press Eco-System!

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Informational

It’s the Holidays — Support the Fine Press Eco-System!

{Ed. Note: This first ran last holiday season, though it has been updated with current information and the latest news from fine press publishers.} As the holiday’s quickly approach, it is time to remind all Books and Vines readers about the importance of doing all we can to support those who create and sell the finely done private press books we all admire. In a world awash … Continue reading It’s the Holidays — Support the Fine Press Eco-System!

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Book Reviews, Books

Civil Disobedience, by Henry David Thoreau, Sharp Teeth Press (2012)

Sharp Teeth Press, the imprint of David Johnston, is a new, small bay area letterpress and hot metal outfit dedicated to producing fine books by hand through the entire process, from casting lead type to hand binding. They plan to publish mostly nonfiction, first edition texts. Plans are also in place for publishing an early short story by Kurt Vonnegut with Jesse Balmer illustrating. Look for it later this year. … Continue reading Civil Disobedience, by Henry David Thoreau, Sharp Teeth Press (2012)

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Book Edition Reviews, Books

Outside, by Barry Lopez, Illustrations by Barry Moser, Nawakum Press (2013)

Books and Vines readers are likely well aware that I am a huge fan of David Pascoe’s Nawakum Press. Their early 2013 publication of Jorge Luis Borges’ Book of Sand is one of best designed and executed books in a number of years.  Prior to that, they burst upon the fine press scene with fantastic editions of Hermann Melville‘s Norfolk Isle & the Chola Widow, Rachel Carson‘s … Continue reading Outside, by Barry Lopez, Illustrations by Barry Moser, Nawakum Press (2013)

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Book Edition Reviews, Books

Affordable Treasures and Pleasures #4: ‘Clear Sky, Pure Light: Encounters with Henry David Thoreau’, The Penmaen Press (1978)

{Ed. Note: This is the 4th installment of the Books & Vines Affordable Treasures and Pleasures series which looks at nicely done and affordable fine press books.  For this installment, Books and Vines contributor DlphcOracl presents ‘Clear Sky, Pure Light:  Encounters with Henry David Thoreau’, compiled and edited by Christopher Childs, with an introduction by Walter Harding and wood engravings by Michael McCurdy.} Are you tired of visiting … Continue reading Affordable Treasures and Pleasures #4: ‘Clear Sky, Pure Light: Encounters with Henry David Thoreau’, The Penmaen Press (1978)

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Book Edition Reviews

The Maine Woods, by Henry David Thoreau, The Ascensius Press (1998)

Henry David Thoreau’s work tends to be good material for fine press work. An excellent example, previously looked at by Books and Vines, is The Winged Life from Yolla Bolly Press. I was thrilled a few months back when I was able to find Thoreau’s The Maine Woods, published by the Ascensius Press in 1998. Produced in an edition of just 45 copies, this is not easy … Continue reading The Maine Woods, by Henry David Thoreau, The Ascensius Press (1998)

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