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1	The eighteen nineties; a review of art and ideas at the close of the nineteenth century more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $31.97! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Anatomy of Bibliomania more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist An unmitigated delight for any bibliophile, Holbrook Jackson's "Anatomy of Bibliomania" is the cornerstone of his indispensable trio of books on 'the usefulness, purpose, and pleasures that proceed from books'. "The Anatomy of Bibliomania" begins at the beginning, when books first started to appear, and gives book lovers the solace and company of ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $31.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Bookman's pleasure, a recreation for booklovers more books like this by Holbrook Jackson (Compiled by) add to wishlist see all copies from $3.96! new only from $16.95! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Reading of Books more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist "In the third of his delectable books on books, Holbrook Jackson focuses on the relationship between author and reader, describing reading as "the art of extracting essences from books for our own, not the author's benefit". Books are to be considered not solely as works of art but as one of the means of the art of living. Defining "bookmanship" ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $29.73! \| first editions
5	Shopping, Place and Identity more books like this by Daniel Miller, Professor Nigel Thrift, Michael Rowlands add to wishlist Presenting a study of shopping, the life of shopping centres and the nature of shoppers, this book offers an understanding of the significance of place and the construction of identity. From an historical and thematic survey of the nature of consumer societies and their implications for identity, the authors examine the commercial and historical ... see all copies from $40.87! new only from $48.56! \| SVS
6	The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
7	Dreamers of Dreams: The Rise & Fall of 19th Century Idealism more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.18! \| first editions
8	The Fear of Books more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist Many of the best books ever written have been destroyed by kings, priests, or committees terrified of the printed word. "The Fear of Books" examines the violence, destruction, and suppression that have hounded books throughout their history and the fears that lead to such treachery. This marvelous dissection of the antipathies ignited by books ... see all copies from $7.22! new only from $81.39! \| first editions
9	Book about Books more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $3.91! first editions
10	Occasions: A Volume of Essays on Such Divers Themes as Laughter and Cathedrals, Town and Profanity, Gardens and Bibliomania, Etc more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $9.00! new only from $28.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11	The Eighteen Nineties: The Classic Review of Art and Ideas at the Close of the Nineteenth Century more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist Often dismissed as merely decadent--which was indeed one aspect of the period--the 1890s were in many ways the threshold to the modern era. The range of talents that flowered in this period is truly remarkable: Oscar Wilde, W.B. Yeats, Aubrey Beardsley, Max Beerbohm, Bernard Shaw, Henrik Ibsen, William Morris, James McNeil Whistler, H.G. Wells, ... see all copies from $4.54!
12	The printing of books more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $10.60! first editions
13	Platitudes Undone: A Facsimile Edition of Holbrook Jackson's "Platitudes in the Making" with Original Handwritten Responses by G.K. Chesterton. more books like this by Holbrook Jackson, G K Chesterton add to wishlist Given a copy of Holbrook Jackson's privately published edition of short, witty platitudes, G. K. Chesterton responded to each remark in the margins of the book. Reprinted with both writers' comments, this collection amiably addresses religious and philosophical questions. see all copies from $20.00! signed copies \| first editions
14	Bernard Shaw more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $2.00! new only from $17.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15	William Morris more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist An extensively revised edition of the succinct and widely-read survey of a great Victorian's life and work. see all copies from $12.00! first editions
16	The Eighteen Nineties more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist Often dismissed as merely decadent--which was indeed one aspect of the period--the 1890s were in many ways the threshold to the modern era. The range of talents that flowered in this period is truly remarkable: Oscar Wilde, W.B. Yeats, Aubrey Beardsley, Max Beerbohm, Bernard Shaw, Henrik Ibsen, William Morris, James McNeil Whistler, H.G. Wells, ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $31.97! \| first editions
17 view cover	All Manner of Folk: Interpretations and Studies more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $17.87! new only from $17.87! \| first editions \| SVS
18	Of the uses of books more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $7.00! first editions
19 view cover	The Eternal Now a Quatrain-Sequence and Other Verses by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $9.97! new only from $9.97! \| SVS
20 view cover	Romance and reality; essays and studies by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $17.81! new only from $17.81! \| SVS
21	Great English novelists. more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $7.99! new only from $125.45! \| signed copies \| first editions
22	Southward ho! And other essays. more books like this by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $5.95! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23	A brief survey of printing : history and practice more books like this by Stanley Morison, Holbrook Jackson, Bruce Rogers, Frederick W. Goudy Collection (Library of Congress), Pforzheimer Bruce Rogers Collection (Library of Congress) add to wishlist see all copies from $12.00! first editions
24	The Eighteen Nineties; A Review of Art and Ideas at the Close of the Nineteenth Century by Jackson Holbrook add to wishlist see all copies from $20.99! new only from $20.99!
25 view cover	Occassions by Holbrook Jackson add to wishlist see all copies from $16.99! new only from $16.99!

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