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In response to Andrew Benjamin Bricker's demonstration of the usefulness of printers' ornaments in the identification of the pseudonymous "A. Moore," this note suggests that printers' waste is another method. The Trade Sale Catalogues in the John Johnson Collection in the Bodleian Library show that booksellers preserved printed waste sheets of their own publications. There is no evidence that they retained such sheets of the publications of others. This strongly suggests that possession of waste is an indication of responsibility for publication. The note gives two examples of such methodology, one showing Thomas Warner having published as A. Moore, and the other showing John Baker publishing anonymously. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Georgia Brady Barnhill's book, "Gems of Art on Paper: Illustrated American Fiction and Poetry, 1765–1885," provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the growth of illustrated American fiction and poetry. Barnhill explores the development of the illustration industry, from early experiments to technological advancements, and the evolution of illustrators and craftspeople. The book focuses on a neglected period of book illustration and offers a holistic view of mainstream literary illustration, discussing specific editions, illustration technologies, and important creators. Barnhill's work is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of book illustration in America. [Extracted from the article]

Da Rold likewise addresses the preference for parchment among the Italian humanists, who used paper as a disposable surface suitable for copying texts I in situ i , ultimately to be committed to parchment. In keeping with the interdisciplinary nature of her subject, Da Rold brings to bear a wide range of approaches, paleographical, codicological, as well as economic and literary analysis, and the result will be of interest to medievalists and media historians as well as curators and manuscript catalogers. In the epilogue, Da Rold states that the reception of paper in Medieval England depended on its multiple and diverse "affordances, not its affordability" (210), and that phrase neatly summarizes the central intervention of the book. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Women's Labour and the History of the Book in Early Modern England" edited by Valerie Wayne explores the question of whether women have a book history in early modern England. The book utilizes a range of new original sources and analysis to provide a resounding answer that women did indeed have a significant role in the book trade and cultural life during this period. The book is praised for its successes but also acknowledges its limitations, particularly in terms of its focus on English borders and its definition of "woman." Despite these constraints, the book is considered an essential piece of women's history and book history for future scholars and students. [Extracted from the article]

There were "affective" swings against color's allure, with the great architect-printmaker Giovanni Battista Piranesi achieving dramatic compositions in black and white, as did the French architect Étienne-Louis Boullée in his monochromatic wash drawings. No substantial work on color in architectural drawing existed until his own, and architectural drawings were notably absent from general studies of color and artworks. The conclusion, "The Anxiety of the Architect", summarizes the book's ideas, underscoring architecture's assertion of a professional identity through drawing, caught as architects were between science and art. [Extracted from the article]

New Light on the Early Tudor Book Trade", 409-81 New Bibliography: Taylor, Gary, "Play Manuscripts, Vectors of Transmission, and Shakespeare's I Henry the fifth i ", 343-78 I Nineteenth Century Collections Online i : Spires, Derrick R., "Order and Access: Dorothy Porter and the Mission of Black Bibliography", 255-75 Nishikawa, Kinohi, " I Mumbo Jumbo i 's Paratextual Condition", 215-54 Notary, Julian: Gwara, Joseph J., "Who Printed I Huon i ? New Light on the Early Tudor Book Trade", 409-81 Black Bibliography Project: Goldsby, Jacqueline, and Meredith L. McGill, "What is "Black" about Black Bibliography?" 161-89; Lee, Jeong Yeon, "Compiling 'A Selected Bibliography of Bibliographies of African American Writing,'" 305-07; Spires, Derrick R., "On Liberation Bibliography: The 2021 BSA Annual Meeting Keynote", 1-20; "Order and Access: Dorothy Porter and the Mission of Black Bibliography", 255-75 Black Book Interactive Project: Goldsby, Jacqueline, and Meredith L. McGill, "What is "Black" about Black Bibliography?" I Morris & Company: Essays on Fine Printing i , 142-45 20th century: Goldsby, Jacqueline, and Meredith L. McGill, "What is "Black" about Black Bibliography?". [Extracted from the article]

IX & X, Plays 2 & 3 i , 248-51 wilde, oscar: Hamby, James, review of Donohue, I The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde, Vols. IX & X, Plays 2 & 3 i , 248-51 I Early English Books Online i , reviewed, 114-17 edgar, eleazar: Mansky, Joseph, "The Case of Eleazar Edgar: I Leicester's Commonwealth i and the Book Trade in 1604", 233-41 editing: Bouchard, Mathieu D. S., "A Revised Account of the 1714 I Works of Mr. William Shakespear i ", 419-461; Hamby, James, review of Donohue, I The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde, Vols. IX & X, Plays 2 & 3 i , reviewed, 248-51 drama: Hamby, James, review of Donohue, I The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde, Vols. [Extracted from the article]

Examines the difficulties in identifying and tracking paper stocks in London, England. Role of paper in the history of bibliographical scholarship; Difficulties in identifying sheet quality, paper quantity and watermarks; Analogy of author Carter Hailey relevant to identifying tracking paper; Impact of technological innovations on book study and book history.

Just as we can hardly find references on how traditional I hanji i making has weathered the transformation of South Korea into a hypermodern society during the last century, Lee had to start from scratch to identify artisans who continued handmade papermaking using authentic old methods. However, Lee's engagement in traditional papermaking led her to immerse herself in the exciting versatility of I hanji i and the community of artisan-teachers using I hanji i for various crafts. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the publication of the book "Hortus Eystettensis," by Basilius Besler. The price of the book at the time of its initial printing, the development of a trade and a deluxe version of the work, and the types of paper on which the books were printed are examined. Explanations for the appearance of deluxe issues printed on inferior paper, trade issues lacking text verso, and patronage during the early 17th century are also discussed.

The history of newspapers and its appeal to people over time is discussed. Famous illustrations from American newspapers are depicted.

Attempts to identify the paper used and printing process of manuscript of the play Sejanus by Ben Jonson. Examination of 26 extant copies; Paper sources; Royal watermark on paper; Textual and editorial comparison.

Focuses on the the book `The Works of Virgil,' by John Dryden, published by Jacob Tonson in 1697. Details on the signing of a subscription translation on June 15, 1694 by Dryden and Tonson; Discussion on the disagreement between Dryden and Tonson relating to the interpretation of the division of money from the second subscribers; Information on small paper copies of the book.

Queer history and queer bibliography have taught us that names matter. This paper uses queer history and methodology to rethink nomenclature related to the early modern conception of the family printing dynasty and to show how heteronormative assumptions manifest in metadata and other forms of bibliographic description. It asserts that classification and the creation of metadata have never been neutral acts. Drawing on radical challenges to systems of knowledge organization made by librarians from the 1970s onwards, it suggests that such systems can and should restructure around new ideas of family that take into account queer lives, histories, and language. For the early modern period, this means acknowledging dynastic structures that were frequently nonnormative, deviating from the traditional business inheritance from father to son. To demonstrate the shortcomings of current metadata practices and the potential for reassessment, this paper utilizes three case studies related to the vague use of the terms "widow" and "heir" in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century French, Flemish, and Dutch imprints. It presents practical solutions in making metadata more accurate, including a new perspective on the print workshop as a space of collaboration, an expansion in roles expressed within a record, and increased emphasis on interoperability and open linked data. Rethinking systems of power—and acknowledging the labor that cataloging and metadata creation entail—allow for a queer bibliography that acknowledges the messiness of identity and legacy but is also precise and accurate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Bibliographical Society of America is seeking nominations for new council members who will be elected at their Annual Meeting in January 2025. They are particularly interested in nominees who represent the racial and ethnic diversity of bibliographical communities in the United States. Council members are responsible for setting strategic priorities, approving the annual budget, and fundraising. They are also invited to join committees and working groups based on their interests and experience. The society encourages officers and council members to make a financial contribution to the annual fund, but there is no minimum requirement. Membership dues start at $25 for individuals 35 and younger, and $80 for individuals 36 and older. The society also calls for submissions to their open-access digital repository, BibSite, and their journal, the Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. [Extracted from the article]

During the 1990s zine distros—small-scale, DIY distributors—emerged to become a vital part of zine communities by addressing the lack of established distribution channels, championing the medium, and fostering community. Before distros moved online in the 2000s, some produced paper catalogs to market and sell the zines they carried. These publications are complex documents that offer important information about zine distribution and culture unavailable elsewhere. This article considers the function of zine distros and what their catalogs can tell us. The first section provides an overview of 1990s zine distribution and examines how and why distros emerged when they did, arguing that distros offered something unique and important among distribution methods: distribution overseen by those embedded in zine communities that afforded creators the opportunity to reach a wider but controlled audience within a framework that valued support, participation, and community building. Yet a close examination of distros also reveals some of the problems inherent in these volunteer-run projects. The latter portion of this article analyzes catalogs produced by several distros. Catalogs, although short lived, document an important window of time: the emergence of distros, their optimism and efforts, and the role they played in zine distribution and communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The publication of Benjamin Franklin's collected works has a long and complex history. William Temple Franklin, his grandson, was bequeathed his papers in 1790, but it took until 1815 until he began work on editing them, and it wasn't until 1818 that the first volume in the series was published. Temple has been much maligned for these delays and for the supposed poor quality of his work. This article rectifies that by looking in detail at the circumstances Temple faced, including the details of his contract with publisher Henry Colburn, the various stages of preparation for the volumes, and the search for a translator for the French edition. Despite the errors and omissions in Temple's London and Paris editions, his volumes were the most complete to be published until considerably later in the century and are still drawn on by modern editors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents the book "The English Short-title Catalogue: Past, Present, Future. Papers Delivered at a Conference at the New York Public Library on January 21, 1998, together with Some Personal Histories of the ESTC in North America and Reports of the Canvass of the Public Record Office," edited by Henry L. Snyder and Michael L. Smith.

The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America has announced the recipients of the 2024 BSA Fellowship Awards. The fellowship program supports research in books and textual artifacts in both traditional and emerging formats. The recipients include scholars from various disciplines, such as history, art, literature, and more. Additionally, the Mitchell Prize for Research on British Serials was awarded to Dr. Kelly Plante for her dissertation on death writing in the Atlantic World. The Society is also calling for volunteers for various committees and working groups, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in their selection process. They are also reviewing their Equity Action Plan and organizing events that align with their mission. [Extracted from the article]

This paper initiates a watermark database that authenticates dates and origins for paper at the Cape Colony during the period of Dutch administration (1652–1795). Since surveys of watermarks used in mainland Europe do not adequately correspond to those used at the Cape, it is important to examine paper from the Cape. This article presents the first survey of such watermarks by studying the paper used by the Dutch East India Company (the VOC) to minute the Resolusies (Resolutions) of the Council of Policy meetings, connecting those watermarks with the dates of specific governors, commissioners, and chambers. The survey accomplishes three tasks: it allows for the tracing of paper routes and knowledge networks in the early modern world, it reinforces the reliability of historical records for this period of Cape and South African history, and it improves accuracy for establishing sources for the paper and its watermarks, wherever they ultimately end up. Since the Cape did not have a printing press until after the period of Dutch administration, the weight of handwritten tradition was important in the communication and dissemination of ideas, more so than elsewhere in the colonial world. A watermark database based on VOC archives would therefore be a valuable aid to the study of the manuscript culture of this region, which is still too little known. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]