In 1939, Ernest Hemingway left a large collection of his belongings—the manuscript of his earliest short story, childhood trinkets, memorabilia from his time at war, intimate letters, books, and ...

Raptis Rare Books, an esteemed antiquarian book firm specializing in fine first editions, signed and inscribed books, and landmark works across all fields, has launched its Holiday 2024 Catalog. The ...

March marks the last month of Rare Books 101 at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Along with opportunities to view significant historic acclaimed works that are always on display, visitors to ...

Stuart Rose loves learning from the past. One of the foremost collectors of rare books and manuscripts, Rose might be used to dealing in the works of storied thinkers, but he says they never cease to ...

Harvard’s recent decision to remove the binding of a notorious volume in its library has thrown fresh light on a shadowy corner of the rare book world. By Jennifer Schuessler and Julia Jacobs The New ...

So many things have changed from our childhoods to what kids experience today, but one delight remains the same — searching through a bookshelf for those glittering gold spines. Little Golden Books, ...

Watermark West Rare Bookstore owner Phil McComish stands with a map from the 1870s advertising land for sale in Kansas. Watermark West Rare Bookstore has overcome challenges for 40 years, including ...

The library is more than just books. Every month, the Milwaukee Public Library joins Lake Effect to share resources, book recommendations and cool stuff you might not know about. This month is about ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dec. 1—Remember that scene from Disney's animated classic "The Beauty and the Beast," where Belle gasps in awe at the towering ...

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