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"Before the Paris Fire: Projecting the Cinematograph in London from 1889-4th May 1997" is the fourth volume in the London County Council and the Cinematograph series, although it is chronologically earlier than the other three volumes. The book provides a comprehensive guide to cinematic venues in London during this time period, with images of venues, artifacts, and important figures. The author, Tony Fletcher, presents the information without critique or analysis, allowing readers to use it for their own research. The book is organized into two parts, with appendices that include a filmography and a bibliography. It covers not only the UK but also developments in France, Germany, and the United States. The second part focuses on specific venues and their cinematograph exhibitions, while also discussing the developments in cinematography at the time. The book offers a case study of entrepreneurship in a capitalist society. While a venue index might be helpful, the raw nature of the contents allows readers to explore various topics in depth. [Extracted from the article]

Objective: To compare expert assessment with bibliometric indicators as tools to assess the quality and importance of scientific research papers. Methods and Materials: Shortly after their publication in 2005, the quality and importance of a cohort of nearly 700 Wellcome Trust (WT) associated research papers were assessed by expert reviewers; each paper was reviewed by two WT expert reviewers. After 3 years, we compared this initial assessment with other measures of paper impact. Results: Shortly after publication, 62 (9%) of the 687 research papers were determined to describe at least a 'major addition to knowledge' -6 were thought to be 'landmark' papers. At an aggregate level, after 3 years, there was a strong positive association between expert assessment and impact as measured by number of citations and F1000 rating. However, there were some important exceptions indicating that bibliometric measures may not be sufficient in isolation as measures of research quality and importance, and especially not for assessing single papers or small groups of research publications. Conclusion: When attempting to assess the quality and importance of research papers, we found that sole reliance on bibliometric indicators would have led us to miss papers containing important results as judged by expert review. In particular, some papers that were highly rated by experts were not highly cited during the first three years after publication. Tools that link expert peer reviews of research paper quality and importance to more quantitative indicators, such as citation analysis would be valuable additions to the field of research assessment and evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bridget Griffen-Foley's book, "Australian Radio Listeners and Television Viewers: Historical Perspectives," explores the experiences of Australian radio and television audiences throughout the twentieth century. Through six historical case studies, Griffen-Foley examines how radio and television stations engaged their audiences through promotions and initiatives, and how listeners and viewers responded. The book draws on primary sources such as fan letters and regulatory records to provide detailed insights into the lives of Australian media consumers. While the book raises many questions, it serves as a valuable resource for future researchers interested in exploring the relationship between Australian society, media consumption, and cultural identities. [Extracted from the article]

Horniman Museum and Gardens, London published a group of visitor guides and handbooks from 1904 to 1977 under the series title "Horniman Museum and Library Publications" to accompany the permanent galleries. This paper presents a bibliography for the series, which covered subjects in zoology and anthropology. The series included 16 publications. Many had multiple editions. Authors were not always identified explicitly, and attribution was assigned to the institution. This paper identifies authors and other notable contributors for each volume. The Horniman stopped assigning new publications to the series at the end of the 1930s; however, new guides and handbooks continued to be published in similar fashion. Some of those later publications asserted continuity, claiming to be new editions. Others did not. Both continuities and breaks reveal aspects of work within the museum environment as well as trends in British museum engagement with its audiences. For instance, simplification is a profound trend over successive editions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article describes features of production and distribution of the two-volume Henry Strebbing edition of the "Complete Poetical Works" of William Cowper published in London, England in 1837. Topics discussed include the edition's physical attributes, format, and duplicate signatures, and the separate publication of its Part I gathered in twelves and its Part II gathered in eights. Also noted is the edition's description in the 1963 bibliography by Norma Russell.

This paper analyses the transmission of the text of Horace Walpole's Description of Strawberry Hill from the printing of its first component in 1760 to its last appendix in 1791 and beyond. It uses Walpole's copious manuscript amendments in a number of copies to consider the purpose of the book in the context both of the steady stream of visitors to Walpole's collection at Strawberry Hill and of Walpole's passionate engagement in recording that ever-expanding collection. It also discusses a number of unrecorded examples of printing from Walpole's Strawberry Hill Press, which the research for the paper has revealed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Traditional literary images of London posit a male space, yet the city also allows women to step beyond the gendered norms of their times. For contemporary women writers, London typography becomes a backdrop on to which they project their investigations of female creativity, identity and connection. The work of Buchi Emecheta, Beryl Gilroy, Gilda O'Neill and Sarah Waters shows that urban space is not only gendered, but that it is also racialised and sexualised and that class differentiation underscores the urban experience. For these authors, exploring different parts of the city becomes a metaphor for trying on multiple selves, and London comes to represent freedom and possibility despite the obstacles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents the publications of John Earl Varey, an author in London, England. Categories of published items; Title of books, pamphlets, books edited, and articles; Date and place of publication.

The article reflects on the Electronic Serials Management program, organized by the Association for Information Management, which will take place on October 25, 2005 at the Holywell Centre in London. The course aims to give an introduction to the management of electronic serials and to help participants acquire an understanding of the serials environment, including insight into the practical, day-to-day management issues relating to it. It also features programs, such as understanding the concept of electronic serials management.