News from NOBS
Book Collecting 101: 2024 Edition
On February 22, Norman Graubart of the Cleveland Book Company, gave a very informative Forum on book collecting. If you’re getting ready for the Akron Antiquarian Book & Paper Show (March 29-30) and you want to hone your book collecting skills, you can view Norman’s PowerPoint slides here, and you can access his helpful guide to book collecting here.
Documenting Doc: A Presentation by Ron Hill
If you missed Ron Hill’s excellent presentation on Doc Savage and collectible paperbacks, you can check out the PDF of his presentation here. Be sure to click on the embedded links to watch video clips from his upcoming documentary on Doc Savage!
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NOBS Forum: Jason Chin, Author & Illustrator
If you missed the October 27th Forum featuring award-winning author and illustrator Jason Chin in conversation with Will McCullam of Cattermole Books, watch the video here!
NOBS Forum: Miniature & Little Books in the Age of Early Printing, with Jennifer Larson
If you missed Dr. Larson’s fantastic presentation on the history of miniature and little books, you can watch the video here!
Scores & More: The Cleveland Orchestra Archives, featuring Andria Hoy, Archivist
If you missed Andria Hoy’s wonderfully entertaining and educational presentation on August 25, 2022, you can watch the recording below!
Celebrating Ulysses, with Bill Kennedy
Did you miss our first-ever hybrid NOBS Forum on June 23? We met in person at Loganberry Books to celebrate James Joyce and Ulysses with the incomparable Bill Kennedy. We were also joined by a handful of attendees via Zoom. Click on the link below to watch a video of the event.
As mentioned during the program, if you are interested in participating in real-time readings of Ulysses, Sweny’s Pharmacy in Dublin serves as a James Joyce Heritage Visitor Center, and they host weekly readings of Ulysses. Click here for information on how you can participate.
Papermaking and the Morgan Conservatory, Featuring Tom Balbo
Did you miss the May 26th Forum featuring Tom Balbo, Artistic Director of the Morgan Conservatory? Watch the recording below to learn about the history of one of Cleveland’s hidden gems, the Morgan Conservatory. You’ll also learn about all things paper-related!
The Richness of Rare Books for Knowledge, Use, and Delight: The Collections of the Herb Society of America
A Presentation by Amy Dawson, April 28, 2022
Click on image to view the slides from Amy’s excellent presentation.
Take a Trip with Herb Ascherman: Photo Projects and the Books that Inspired Them
Did you miss the March 24 Forum? Watch Herb’s fascinating presentation below!
Typography Today
Did you miss the NOBS Forum on February 24, 2022? Below is the video of Russell Maret’s excellent presentation on the history of typography and his own journey as a typographer.
History of Collage Resources
Are you interested in learning more about collage after watching Laura Martin’s excellent Forum presentation? Laura has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for us. Follow the link below and, if inspired, get out your glue and paper! [Art by Mary Delaney]
Mythbusting Book Collecting
Did you miss the April 13 event with Rebecca Romney, hosted by the Kelvin Smith Library at Case Western Reserve University? Romney’s excellent presentation on the myths surrounding book collecting is now available to view via YouTube
Rebecca Romney, rare book dealer, author, and appraiser, and co-founder of Type Punch Matrix, a rare book firm.
New Book by NOBS Member
Between January 26th and February 23rd of 1945 on Luzon in the Philippines, America made its greatest rescue of civilians and military prisoners from deep behind enemy lines. Three quickly organized raids by different hastily formed groups, saved 7,700 lives. NOBS Member and Akron area author, Joseph Huber, Jr., has self-published, RESCUE RAIDS OF LUZON - a heavily illustrated book about his Akron family and their involvement in the three deep rescue raids in which America rescued civilian and military prisoners, one raid in which the Huber family had a "ringside" seat. The book is available in hardback and paper at: https://bookshop.org/.../rescue-raids-of.../9781665514170
