The son of longtime Chicago Bookseller, Harry Stern, is asking for help finding an item missing from his late father’s shop. If you have any information about this book, please get in touch with Mr. Stern III. Below is his message and a photograph of the missing book. My name is Harry L. Stern III . . . read more
Below is a warm and thoughtful tribute to our friend and colleague, Chris Rohe. It captures the character of Chris perfectly. He was a quiet force in bookselling. https://tinyurl.com/6a294epm If you’d like to make a donation to honor Chris, please visit Openlands at https://openlands.org/support/donate/.
Please consider a donation to help save West Side Books in Ann Arbor! Now in its 45th year, West Side Book Shop is one of the premiere used and rare book stores in the Midwest. Longtime MWABA member Jay Platt of West Side Books has also organized the Ann Arbor Book Fair for 25 . . . read more
A Newsletter for Bibliophiles February 2015 Printed & Bound Printed & Bound focuses on the book as a collectible item and as an example of the printer’s art. It provides information about the history of printing and book production, guidelines for developing a book collection, and news about book-related publications and activities. . . . read more
The Caxton Club, the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Cliff Dwellers are joining forces to support the worldwide celebration of: UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day April 23, 2015 On Shakespeare’s 399th birthday ILAB is reaching out beyond the world of antiquarian books to support a worldwide initiative on behalf of UNESCO . . . read more
Here’s a new book to look for next time you’re browsing your favorite independent bookstore. “My Florence” documents photographer Art Shay’s 70 year relationship with his wife Florence, who was of course a founding member of this organization. Another must-have new book is the revised & expanded edition of Paul & Beth Garon’s . . . read more
