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Four Corners Books
We are currently preparing a book which will gather together examples
of readers' marks in published books, from monks' marginalia in
missals to the destructive irreverence of Joe Orton and Kenneth
Halliwell. The emphasis is on drawing (and other visual interventions,
such as collage) in books, an aspect of marginalia not yet examined in
print. One of the aims of the book is to highlight some of the unique
volumes in libraries and collections around the world, concentrating
particularly on the history of a book's ownership.
If there are books in your collection that contain remarkable markings
- by readers famous or anonymous - we would very much like to hear
from you.
Please email: [log in to unmask] or call 0207 368 7688
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