Biblio Trivia Contest
Printers' & Publishers' Marks
What book, printed at Mainz by Johann Fust and Peter Schoeffer in 1457, is believed to be the first book to contain a printer's mark?
Last month's question:
Who does Pamela Leutz refer to as the "father of modern bookbinding?"
Answer: Don Etherington
Winner: Tawn O'Connor of Middletown, MD. Congratulations! |
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Books on Sale
50% Off
We have put together a list of over 30 books on a variety of topics related to books about books. Click here to view sale |
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Greetings!
Oak Knoll's taking advantage of the season and springing new life back to the book industry! This month, we are announcing Fine Books & Collections' return to print, The Bookshop in Old New Castle's official opening, and a new ILAB e-newsletter.
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Fine Books & Collections Returns to Print
Fine Books & Collections magazine, a resource for
collectors of rare and collectible books, returns to a quarterly print schedule
in April. While maintaining the monthly e-newsletter and popular blog, the
print edition will include some content from
the website as well as material not online, such as features, columns, and
resources. The magazine will also introduce a new feature called Biblio/360, an
annual guide to book collecting classes, societies, fairs, and symposiums. Click here to subscribe.
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The Bookshop in Old New Castle
Oak Knoll, joined by Between the Covers, The Kelmscott Bookshop, and The Old Bookshop of Bordentown, will officially open The Bookshop
in Old New Castle on May 1. Offering a selection of books on all subjects, the shop
will showcase books from each individual store. Be sure to mark your calendar to
visit the shop located on the second floor of Oak Knoll. Click here to see a
slideshow of the remodel in process (check back for updates!)
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ILAB Introduces E-newsletter
ILAB is expanding its publications to include an
e-newsletter. Including featured articles, catalogues of the month, details
about upcoming book fairs, links to new books, and more, this monthly online
newsletter provides an easy way to receive the latest ILAB news. To subscribe,
go to www.ilab.org
and enter your email address into the box at the top right of the page. Click here to view their March issue.
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hear from you!
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Sincerely,
Oak Knoll Books and Press
1-800-996-2556
orders@oakknoll.com
www.oakknoll.com
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