Slow-burning books, a fast-disappearing heritage.

Editorial. Cautions that the majority of books and periodicals printed on wood-pulp paper before 1920 are in serious physical jeopardy, and looks at the impact that could have on art historians and others interested in the illustrations printed on acid paper in those books. Comparison to book-burning by Nazis in the 1930s; Why black-and-white microfilm isn't acceptable substitute for illustrations; Possible solutions suggested by the Task Force on Text and Imaging; More.