Lilly Library Publications Online features electronic text versions of exhibition catalogues and other bibliographical publications produced by Indiana University’s Lilly Library. This site includes Children’s Books Published by William Darton and His Sons, the 1992 catalogue by Linda David.
Add comment October 11th, 2005
Seven Stories, the Centre for Children’s Books, opened its new visitors’ center last Friday, August 19. The center focuses on post-1945 British children’s literature, and its collections include the manuscripts of Philip Pullman and the library and archive of Puffin Books editor, Kaye Webb.
Although I usually do not like Flash animation, I adore the interactive booklet, featuring illustrations by Satoshi Kitamura. But, anything with the Cat is Sleepy cat is likely to get my approval.
Add comment August 23rd, 2005
HoBo, a UK-based history of the book website, now has an RSS feed for news and announcements. Subscribe to the feed for weekly updates.
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Add comment January 18th, 2005
Reviving Heidi is a photo-essay by bookbinder and web developer Emma Jane Hogbin, documenting her first conservation project, a “revival” of a ca. 1955 reprint of Heidi. Hogbin, owner of the Strange Little Girl bindery in Toronto, has many more interesting photo-essays and binding notes on her site, but I find that I return to this one often, checking for updates and eagerly awaiting the next installment. This page is not for conservators or the bookishly faint at heart, but it seemed like an appropriate page to mention on a day when everything old seems quite new.
Add comment December 31st, 2004
When I read the Kid’s Lit post about Notes from the Windowsill today , I was surprised that this site had escaped my attention. Notes from the Windowsill, formerly WEB Online Review, is an online book review journal edited by Wendy E. Betts, “celebrating children’s books loved by adult readers”. Betts, who previously edited the print newsletter The WEB, is a librarian and long-time collector of classic children’s books. Although she reviews many new books, she focuses on classic children’s books and reprints of favorites.
What a delightful discovery for the new year! I will enjoy reading new issues and catching up with all of the old issues.
Add comment December 31st, 2004