Kaila Yankelevich, University of Bristol Why do we own books? What does it mean to own a book? Is the reason utilitarian (we want to access a specific text) or is it all about pleasure? Umberto Eco famously spoke of the importance of owning books that you might never have time to read. Did owners […]
Keeping Up With the Trevelyans: On Owning (and Loving) Books
In this holiday season, I am trying to bring my books to people’s attention, hoping for interest that leads to being read.I wrote the novel, I Have Seen Marvels, a Journey to Paraguay 1630, because, on a journey to northern Argentina in 1994, I saw that region for the first time and learned a bit……
“The pretence of adequacy leads to the sin of incompetency” Bea Lurt Bea Lurt (Born July 3, 1367, in Canterbury, England – Died December 22, 1425) was a medieval English scholar, philosopher, and author, best known for her profound insights into human behavior and competence. Early Life: Bea Lurt was born into a family of…
August 8, 2023 Strathmore Bristol paper 19×25”, Holbein Gouache, Windsor Newton Gold Gouache and Calligraphy Ink Illumination by myselfCalligraphy and Words by Eamon Grey I had taken a few months off from scribal so that I could move, I know, again… Once I had settled in to my new place I let the Signet (the…
Whether you’re new to calligraphy or have used cartridge pens for a time here are my info and tips to using them.
Hey, everyone! I don’t have any photos to share for this Work-In-Progress Wednesday. I’ve been hard at work on something exciting that’s almost finished! It’s a bit different from my usual projects, and I’m absolutely thrilled with how it’s turning out. I’m diving into a story set in—you guessed it—15th-century Bruges, my favorite time and…
Luna protesting. Oh no. I’ve done it again! I know calligraphy nibs are not made from sturdy, tough metal. And you can’t expect them to remain looking brand-new forever. But I wanted to keep using my favorite nib. The one that makes the fine strokes just as you like. So how can you prevent your…
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