Michael Popek's Blog, page 236
July 6, 2012
Seven Classics
Giving away these seven handsome classics this week:
Tennyson's WorksTwice-Told TalesThe PathfinderThe Way of All FleshThe House of the Seven GablesEvangelineArabian Nights
To enter, leave a comment below. You can also enter on Twitter or Facebook - or just send me an email: fb@forgottenbookmarks.com .
I'll sort through all the entries and pick a winner at random tomorow (Saturday) at 11:00 AM EST.
Good luck!
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July 5, 2012
Somebody's Watching Me
Red silk bookmark and advertisement for Lion's Coffee.Both found in today's bookperdiem , "The Home Library of Entertainment, Instruction and Amusement" by Thomas Sheppard Meek. Published by W.E. Scull, 1902.
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July 3, 2012
The Stranger
Today's post is a special one. This is the most interesting (and most valuable) thing I've found in a book. I had been saving it in hopes of including it in one of my books, but I doubt I'll ever get permission to publish it. I originally posted it on Forbes' Booked blog a few years back, here's the description I wrote:
Here is the picture:
Most remarkable is the date of the letter, December 18th, 1959. Camus died in a car accident just 17 days later on January 4th.
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As a general rule, I don’t buy books unseen. I made an exception this weekend and purchased 3,000 books from the estate of a college professor who had passed away. He was a English professor, so I was fairly certain there would be some good titles in the lot. The third book I picked up was a common paperback copy of The Stranger by Albert Camus. There was a folded paper stuck inside, and I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t have a look:
Here is the picture:
Albert Camus
Paris, France
December 18, 1959
Dear Prof. Ullmann: A number of American and European friends have formed a committee to help Spanish refugees. I write simply to ask you to help us.
For us, the Spanish Civil War is long since ended; not so for the thousands who now live in France with their families. For them the war continues, in suffering and privation. They endure poverty and illness with pride.
But we should ease their condition if we can. Our help can give them medical care, the tools for making a living, the hope for a life with some dignity. Whatever you do for them will make an immediate difference in their daily lives. Help them, I beg you. And, in advance, I thank you with all my heart.
- Albert Camus
Most remarkable is the date of the letter, December 18th, 1959. Camus died in a car accident just 17 days later on January 4th.
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July 2, 2012
Darlings
Photo postcard featuring bathing beach in Quogue, Long Island NY, postmarked August, 1922:
Dearest Minnie,
We are having a perfectly lovely time here and wish you all were here with me! Are my two darlings with you? Our dearest love to you all -
**Devotedly, Ethel
Found in "He's Gone With 'Poop' Dalong" by David Crane. Published by the author, no date listed, circa 1990.
**Thanks for the help, readers.
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June 30, 2012
Giveaway winner
This week's winner was Keni Kohl, who entered here on the site. Keni, if you see this, please send me an email: fb@forgottenbookmarks.com. I'll try and get in touch with you.
June 29, 2012
Friday Giveaway: 12 Vintage Books: Contest closed
Giving away these 12 vintage and antiquarian books; O. Henry, Longfellow,George Eliot, Hugo (in French) and more.
Contest now closed, winner announced shortly.
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Friday Giveaway: 12 Vintage Books
Giving away these 12 vintage and antiquarian books; O. Henry, Longfellow,George Eliot, Hugo (in French) and more.
Leave a comment below to enter here on the site.
You can also enter via email , Twitter or Facebook .
I'll gather up all the entries and select a winner at random tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM EST.
Good luck!
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June 28, 2012
The Mayview
Postcard, dated August 21, 1961:Dear Peggy,
How has your summer been? I have thought of you often. Here's where I am working as a waitress and often serve outside in my pink uniform. My summer has been filled with experiences. The mountains are gorgeous, and the sunsets almost indescribable. Have to be in school on the 4th. Ugh. Time flies! Give my love to your family.
Love,
Miriam
Found in "The Waste Land" by T.S. Eliot. Published by Harvest Books, 1958.
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June 27, 2012
A Wonderful Discovery
Trade card advertising "Wei de Meyer's Remedy" from 1878.Found in "The World on Wheels" by Benjamin F Taylor. Published by S.C. Griggs, 1874.
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June 26, 2012
Show and Tell
Every once in a while, I like to show off the more interesting books that come into the shop.
Charles Dickens' classic " A Tale of Two Cities " first appeared in serial form in his periodical "All The Year Round" in 1859. Here's our copy:
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Charles Dickens' classic " A Tale of Two Cities " first appeared in serial form in his periodical "All The Year Round" in 1859. Here's our copy:
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