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Notes from the CODEX IX International Biennial Book Art Fair & Symposium

Posted on February 10, 2024 by J. Davis

I got to spend a day in the book heaven of CODEX in Oakland after a six year layoff due to the pandemic. It was good to be back and inspiring to see the fair get bigger and bigger. It … Continue reading →

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No Reply Press: an interview with Griffin Gonzales, Part I

Posted on November 30, 2023 by J. Davis

I had the luck to visit with Griffin at his No Reply press when passing through Portland in the early fall. We have been collaborating on this interview for the last few months and I was hoping to get some … Continue reading →

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STILT Book Cradles

Posted on September 16, 2021 by J. Davis

I’ve been remiss in sharing my newest book-related joyful discovery: These amazing book cradles by Natasha Herman and STILT.

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The Thornwillow Press ‘Ask Hafiz’ by Sahar Muradi

Posted on July 5, 2021 by J. Davis

This little gem of a chap book showed up at my door recently, packed full of other ephemera and goodies from Thornwillow’s Dispatch subscription program.

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The Gaspereau Press ‘The Library a Wilderness’ by Henry David Thoreau

Posted on June 9, 2021 by J. Davis

This little gem from Gaspereau Press just showed up on my doorstep:

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The Thornwillow Press ‘Parable of the Sower’ by Octavia Butler

Posted on May 19, 2021 by J. Davis

Whenever a package shows up at the front door, whoever grabs usually yells “Santa!” Any day it is a book that shows up is a good day. From the first book I owned as a child, I’ve always loved getting … Continue reading →

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Please forgive me if you got (temporarily) swamped with comment notifications!

Posted on January 28, 2020 by J. Davis

Hello Dear Readers! I just now figured out how to manage my comments in a way that (I think) will keep the spam at bay. I’ve had them basically turned off since I started this blog but have now gone … Continue reading →

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Reading Statistics for 2019

Posted on January 19, 2020 by J. Davis

It’s time to review my reading for the last year and see how I did with respect to my goals of reading widely outside of the Western White Male Canon (WWMC). While reviewing some publishing statistics, I realized that the … Continue reading →

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Women Writers in Fine Press, Revisited

Posted on September 25, 2016 by J. Davis

A little over a year ago I wrote a post about women writers being represented in fine and private press offerings. And about my reading of women writers generally. That post can be reviewed here. I embarked on a year … Continue reading →

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Women Writers in Fine Press

Posted on June 6, 2015 by J. Davis

I’m a feminist. And I try very hard to be a good one as well as a consistent ally to the women in my life and around me. I watch my male privilege closely but oft times one can’t help … Continue reading →

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