Thursday, August 07, 2014

Antiquarian Book News

Folgerpedia is launched

Folgerpedia is the Folger Shakespeare Library's collaboratively-edited, search-based encyclopedia of all things "Folger." Content of the articles has been contributed by various departments within the institution, as well as Folger readers and other scholars.

The articles address each topic as it relates to the Folger and the Folger collection. There is a variety of article types that can be found on Folgerpedia, including: lists; how tos; and encyclopedic entries concerning items in the collection, Shakespeare's works and characters, and his works in performance.

Comic Collection for Sale


Batman creator Bob Kane’s personal copies of the Caped Crusader’s earliest appearances are going up for auction. ComicConnect is selling Kane’s file copies of Detective Comics Nos. 27 to 45 and Batman Nos. 1 to 3. The auction house declined to put an estimate on their value, saying such items rarely come up for sale.

The comics come from the collection of Hollywood screenwriter Bob Underwood. The sale also has a nearly mint copy of the first Incredible Hulk comic book. The 1962 issue is one of four copies known to exist. It is estimated at $300,000. There is also a 1942 Archie comic book. Archie No. 1 marked the first time the red-headed character appeared in his own magazine. Its pre-sale estimate is $150,000. The five-session auction has just started and finishes on 29 August 2014.


Comics Unmasked: Art and Anarchy in the UK
Comics Unmasked is the UK's largest ever exhibition of mainstream and underground British comics, showcasing works that uncompromisingly address politics, gender, violence, sexuality and altered states.

Now in its final weeks at the British Library, St.Pancras, don't miss your last chance to discover this subversive and underground world.
Advance booking highly advisable.
Open until 19 August 2014. Extra evening tickets added due to demand. 

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