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Collecting John le Carré
Born David John Moore Cornwell, the great spy novelist John le Carré faced a challenge with the end of the Cold War. The new era forced him to create new adventures for his sharply drawn characters. His most famous character, George Smiley, is a genuine spy and the anti-James Bond.
More Decorated Leather Bindings
Eventually, books may need to be rebound if they are to be preserved. We look at some examples of custom decorated leather bindings that elevate the craft to an art form.
Baby-faced Hit Man: Michael Dobbs
Once a senior advisor to both Margaret Thatcher and John Major, Michael Dobbs brings true experience to his novels of British politics. His series characters Francis Urquhart and Thomas Goodfellowe are, respectively, a delicious villain and an appealing modern hero. His most recent series deals with Winston Churchill and World War Two.
The A.B.A.A. Benevolent Fund
Most booksellers are in the business for something other than money. The Antiquarian Booksellers Benevolent Fund was established in 1952 to provide a safety net for booksellers in times of personal need.
Gather & Bind:
The Fundamentals of Book Collecting
Part Five: What’s My Book Worth?
Books into Film
This Gun for Hire, a novel by Graham Greene, a film with a screenplay by W. R. Burnett and Albert Maltz.
Ten Years Ago
June 1995 Checklist Update: James M. Cain