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New article about The Barbarian Press in Geist

Posted on February 1, 2013 by J. Davis

I am excited to have received a copy of the latest edition of Geist magazine with an article about Jan and Crispin Elsted and the Barbarian Press. It’s on the top of my “to read” pile but with just a … Continue reading →

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The Chimes, a Goblin Drama in Four Quarters, by Charles Dickens et al.; Published by The Barbarian Press

Posted on December 20, 2012 by J. Davis

Ah, Christmas! What would it be without a little Dickens. I was all set to read the Cricket on the Hearth, which I have never read, when I realized that I still had the Barbarian Press stage adaptation of The … Continue reading →

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The craft of bookmaking vs. “Book Arts”

Posted on May 14, 2012 by J. Davis

There is a great editorial on this subject by Crispin Elsted of The Barbarian Press on their website. I always find Crispin’s knowledge and opinions on bookmaking and literature so entertaining and informative. Check it out here. (scroll down through … Continue reading →

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The Wolf’s Carol by N. R. Jackson; Published by the Barbarian Press

Posted on December 24, 2011 by J. Davis

The Wolf’s Carol is a delightful allegory written and illustrated by Nancy Ruth Jackson and published by the Barbarian Press in 2006. I was hoping to get this done a little earlier in the holiday season but maybe it is … Continue reading →

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A Nice Shelf of Shakespeare

Posted on November 25, 2011 by J. Davis

While dusting the library (a continuous, constant process, I’m afraid), I pulled some of the Folio  Society Letterpress Shakespeare editions from their solander boxes to display them for a few days on the shelf. There’s also the Barbarian Press Pericles … Continue reading →

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My Top 5 Whole Book Experiences

Posted on October 2, 2011 by J. Davis

Recently I got  to thinking that I’ve never posted WHAT my top five “Whole Book Experience” books are. Seems like an interesting concept to mull over as I explore books through this blog, so I this list to change over … Continue reading →

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The Barbarian Press Pericles by Wm. Shakespeare

Posted on September 18, 2011 by J. Davis

At long last, after an incredible journey mimicking Pericles own peregrinations, I have the pleasure of owning, reading, caressing, and admiring the Barbarian Press Pericles. From first sight, I knew this book would be one of my favorite fine press … Continue reading →

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My Barbarian Press Pericles is on the way!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

I just got notice that my Pericles has shipped and is waiting for me at the post office. Stay tuned for a review of this long awaited book from the Barbarian Press. It has had a interesting journey from concept … Continue reading →

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The Tern Press and others at Moe’s in Berkeley

Posted on May 24, 2011 by J. Davis

While up in the Bay Area for my daughter’s commencement, I made a lightning visit to Moe’s Books in Berkeley at the start of our long drive home. I briefly checked out one of Tern Press‘ Peter Pan books and … Continue reading →

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Pride and Prejudice in the works from the Bowler Press

Posted on May 16, 2011 by J. Davis

I noticed on the Bowler Press blog that they are planning a three volume edition of Jane Austen’s novel. Although the illustrator still is to be determined, it sounds like they have enlisted the services of Alanna Simenson to do … Continue reading →

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