Further Reading
Books Not Borders - Bernard Shapero
We talk to our Founder and CEO, Bernard Shapero, as part of our Books not Border series.
Books Not Borders - Bernard Shapero
We talk to our Founder and CEO, Bernard Shapero, as part of our Books not Border series.
Books not Borders: Angus Robb
An interview with Angus Robb as part of our Books not Border series.
Books not Borders: Angus Robb
An interview with Angus Robb as part of our Books not Border series.
Ten Collectable Children's Books Worth Knowing
In the fast-paced world of modern literature, rare and valuable children's books often serve as portals to an enchanting past. These books carry historical significance, emotional nostalgia, and an undeniable...
Ten Collectable Children's Books Worth Knowing
In the fast-paced world of modern literature, rare and valuable children's books often serve as portals to an enchanting past. These books carry historical significance, emotional nostalgia, and an undeniable...
Rare Book Handling and Storage Guide
Delving into the world of rare books is like stepping into a realm of hidden wonders and historical treasures. As book enthusiasts, we all yearn to preserve these literary gems...
Rare Book Handling and Storage Guide
Delving into the world of rare books is like stepping into a realm of hidden wonders and historical treasures. As book enthusiasts, we all yearn to preserve these literary gems...
Time Travel: The History of Baedeker Guidebooks
Long before mobile travel apps there were Baedeker Guides, indispensable for helping thousands of tourists navigate their way round unfamiliar places.
Time Travel: The History of Baedeker Guidebooks
Long before mobile travel apps there were Baedeker Guides, indispensable for helping thousands of tourists navigate their way round unfamiliar places.
Rare Book Collecting
Embarking on a journey into the world of rare book collecting is like becoming a treasure hunter. You'll uncover long-forgotten tales and hold history in your hands. To help you...
Rare Book Collecting
Embarking on a journey into the world of rare book collecting is like becoming a treasure hunter. You'll uncover long-forgotten tales and hold history in your hands. To help you...
David Livingstone and the Exploration of Africa
March 19th marks the birthday of David Livingstone, who, along with captains Cook and Scott, is one of the three most renowned British explorers of the modern age, and, like...
David Livingstone and the Exploration of Africa
March 19th marks the birthday of David Livingstone, who, along with captains Cook and Scott, is one of the three most renowned British explorers of the modern age, and, like...
A Celebration of Women Writers and Artists
As we celebrate International Women's Day, it is important to remember and honour the pioneering women who have paved the way for future generations in various fields, including literature and...
A Celebration of Women Writers and Artists
As we celebrate International Women's Day, it is important to remember and honour the pioneering women who have paved the way for future generations in various fields, including literature and...
British Bird Books
This week, Julian MacKenzie invites you to delve into the captivating world of British bird books, where you will find the works by John Gould, Francis Willughby, Thomas Bewick and...
British Bird Books
This week, Julian MacKenzie invites you to delve into the captivating world of British bird books, where you will find the works by John Gould, Francis Willughby, Thomas Bewick and...
Banned, Censored, Exiled
Discover the world of Soviet Era Literature. A time when Russian writers defied totalitarian control to create art out of hardship.
Banned, Censored, Exiled
Discover the world of Soviet Era Literature. A time when Russian writers defied totalitarian control to create art out of hardship.
Western Women in the Islamic World
Inspired by the current exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society of British Women Explorers in Arabia, it seemed apposite to look at Western women travellers in the Islamic world.
Western Women in the Islamic World
Inspired by the current exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society of British Women Explorers in Arabia, it seemed apposite to look at Western women travellers in the Islamic world.
Here Be Dragons
To do an injustice to Tennyson, it’s usually at this time that my fancy turns to getting out a new travel catalogue. Looking at this year’s purchases, the balance of...
Here Be Dragons
To do an injustice to Tennyson, it’s usually at this time that my fancy turns to getting out a new travel catalogue. Looking at this year’s purchases, the balance of...
Mountaineering Pioneers
This week, we explore some less well-known adventurers who also achieved mountaineering milestones in their own way not necessarily by successful ascents but by becoming pioneers in their field.
Mountaineering Pioneers
This week, we explore some less well-known adventurers who also achieved mountaineering milestones in their own way not necessarily by successful ascents but by becoming pioneers in their field.
Art and the Revolution
In the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, the production of children’s books flourished and created a whole new wave of radical illustrated works. Let’s take a look at a few...
Art and the Revolution
In the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, the production of children’s books flourished and created a whole new wave of radical illustrated works. Let’s take a look at a few...
Rudolph Ackermann
When we watch Bridgerton or the many film adaptions of Jane Austen novels, it is easy to identify with the characters, they seem just like us but wearing fancier clothes.
Rudolph Ackermann
When we watch Bridgerton or the many film adaptions of Jane Austen novels, it is easy to identify with the characters, they seem just like us but wearing fancier clothes.