On the Groundbreaking Art of Bascove’s Book Covers

On the Groundbreaking Art of Bascove’s Book Covers

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“Horseshit!” Yes, Marlon Brando, Eclectic Bibliophile, Wrote in His Books

“Horseshit!” Yes, Marlon Brando, Eclectic Bibliophile, Wrote in His Books

Rebecca Rego Barry Digs Through the Actor’s Personal Library as it Heads to Auction

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The Cozy, Homey, Intricate Illustrations of Jan Brett

The Cozy, Homey, Intricate Illustrations of Jan Brett

Rebecca Rego Barry on the New Exhibition at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, NY

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Own a Complete Set of the Paperback Experiment That Paved the Way for Penguin

Own a Complete Set of the Paperback Experiment That Paved the Way for Penguin

For Sale: A Tower of Rare Bonibooks

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By Rebecca Rego Barry | April 17, 2020

Chill Your Wine in John Steinbeck's Silver Bucket

Chill Your Wine in John Steinbeck's Silver Bucket

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