Fine press books have remained popular among rare book collectors since the genre emerged in the late nineteenth century. William Morris, who came up with the concept of fine press, wanted to recall the golden days of printing and publishing. Fine press books embody artistic taste and beauty.
Ever hear of The Turnip Princess? This unlikely fairy tale is one of over 500 recently discovered in Germany. Compiled by Franz Xaver von Schönwerth in the mid-1800s, the stories have been locked away in an archive for over 150 years.
Though The Turnip Princess may not be the next Cinderella, the stories certainly represent hidden gems of cultural history and illustrate the rich tradition of the fairy tale. The canon of childrens literature and folklore are always evolving; our canon will soon undoubtedly include several outstanding authors and illustrators, most notably Charles van Sandwyk.
Books Tell You Why is proud to introduce David Bruce Smith. He specializes in creating, designing, and writing limited-edition books on a variety of subjects: authors, historic figures, artists, and leaders. Youll find his books Tennessee: Three Plays by Tennessee Williams and Thirteen Miles from Providence: A Tale of Abraham Lincoln and the Soldiers Home featured on our website. David recently sat down with us to discuss his inspiration, working with his mom, and even his thoughts on e-books.
Christmas is fast approaching, and you still have plenty of gifts to buy. What to do? Find just the right book for every name on that list! The right book gives a lifetime of joy and pleasure. Walter Rodgers, of the Christian Science Monitor, reminds us that books have incredible power because they are our bulwarks against time, ignorance, and barbarity.
The holidays have arrived, and with the season come hectic schedules. It can be easy to lose sight of the joy and celebration that also accompany this time of year. Our favorite childrens Christmas books beautifully capture those themes.
Whats your favorite part of Thanksgiving? Perhaps its the golden brown turkey, or Grandmas green bean casserole. But we know its probably the pumpkin pie Whatever your Thanksgiving Day favorites may be, find some inspiration to shake things up this year.
We just celebrated Mothers Day, and Fathers Day isnt far behind. Since 1910, Fathers Day has been celebrated on the third Sunday in June throughout the United States. It was recognized as an official holiday in 1972.
Mothers Day is just around the corner in the US, and its time to start thinking about that perfect gift. That also got us thinking about our favorite literary moms, and what theyd love to read.
