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Man Arrested in Theft of Rare Shakespeare Folio - iTaggit's Books Newsletter, July 2008

2008-07-15T16:24:00Z

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Featured Collector: Mrudzki

Book collector, Mrudzki, has amassed an enormous collection of over 500 Doctor Who novellas! I had no idea that there were this many in existance.

In addition to this awesome collection, he has another sizeable collection of the Bernice Summerfield science fiction series and many, many more great books. To view his collection, simply click here!

Featured Article: Man Arrested in Theft of Rare Shakspeare Folio.

A 400-year-old volume of Shakespeare, valued at £15 million ($30 million), has been recovered after a man asked the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC to have it verified as genuine.

The First Folio edition of 1623 is among the rarest books ever printed and scholars consider it to be one of the most important printed books in English. It was stolen over a decade ago, along with six other centuries-old books and manuscripts, from a display case at the Durham University library in Northern England.

Durham Police have arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the crime. To view the full article, click here.

Source: The Scotsman

Rawi Hage Wins 2008 IMPAC Dublin Literary Award - iTaggit's Book Newsletter, May 2008

2008-06-17T15:44:00Z

Hello everyone! I am Chris, your Community Manager for all things books.

This will be an exciting month in the world of literature as we will see many great new releases! Some stand-outs include: War Journal: My 5 Years in Iraq by reporter Richard Engel, Executricks, or How to Retire While You're Still Working by Stanley Bing, and Me of Little Faith by Lewis Black.

In other book-related news, Beirut-born writer Rawi Hage won one of the world's most lucrative literary prizes Thursday for his debut novel, De Niro's Game, about two childhood friends who take different paths to survive amid civil war in the Lebanese capital. Five judges from Ireland, Britain, Spain and the United States selected Hage for the $155,000 IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.

If there is a new book being released that you are passionate about, or an old one that needs a little press, feel free to blog about it.

5 Little Pigs (1890)

alegalangel's 1st edition antique children's book, 5 Little Pigs, was published in 1890. With a cloth cover binding and linen pages, it is certainly a throw-back to another era. Among collectors, it is a highly sought-after collectible, and this copy is in great condition. Books like these have long commanded a high value from those who wish to collect them because of their beautifully drawn art, rarity, and appeal to both children and children at heart. If you would like an item or collection featured in an upcoming newsletter, please feel free to send me a message.

Chicago Manuals of Style

This month, we are featuring timoteostewart's collection of Chicago Manuals of Style. He has collected every edition (1-15) since the Manual's inception in 1906, including the most recent 15th edition (2002). Pictured at right is the third edition (1911), and his item view has many more great pictures. Take a look at the collection by clicking here!

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Books Newsletter - May 2008

2008-05-30T18:56:00Z

	Book Shelf Newsletter May 2008

Hello everyone! I am Chris, your Community Manager for all things books.

This will be an exciting month in the world of literature as we will see many great new releases! Some stand-outs include: Ron Paul's The Revolution: A Manifesto, Divisadero by Michael Ondaatje, and Spies For Hire: The Secret World of Intelligence Outsourcing by Tim Shorrock. If there is a new book being released that you are passionate about, or an old one that needs a little press, feel free to blog about it.

Antique Copy of Peter the Great

There are some great books in juliawww's collection, but Histiore de l'Empire de Russe, sous Pierre le Grand takes the cake! Written in 1759 by Voltaire, it roughly translates to, "History of the Empire of Russia, Under Peter the Great," and is written in Voltaire's native French. Juliawww's copy was published in 1780 and looks to be in great condition!

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Hard Cover Books

This month, we are featuring martyp27's Hard Cover Book Collection! Here, we have a great mix of different novels, some of which are 1st editions.

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Books Newsletter - February 2008

2008-05-30T18:19:00Z

	Book Shelf Newsletter February 2008

Hello everyone! I am Chris, your Community Manager for books.

I look forward to developing an interactive community of book lovers here on iTaggit. January has been a busy month for new releases, so be sure not to miss The Shooters by W.E.B. Griffin, The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google by Nicholas Carr, and many more. Feel free to message me about other new releases you have read, your favorite books, or things you would like to see on iTaggit. You can also post a blog about literature and see what other users have to say. Enjoy the newsletter, and I will see you again next month.

A People's History of the United States

A People's History of the United States, by Howard Zinn, can be found in btodd12's book collection. Spanning from Columbus' arrival to the Clinton Administration, Zinn tells the history of the U.S. through the often unheard voices of the oppressed. Eric Foner of the New York Times Book Review says, "Those accustomed to the texts of an earlier generation, in which the rise of American democracy and the growth of national power were the embodiment of progress, may be startled by Professor Zinn's narrative." This sounds like a must-read for anyone interested in the history and cultures of the United States' past!

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WillDLeeEsq's Books

WillDLeeEsq's collection is very unique. It includes many quality graphic novels, the book that the film Get Carter was adapted from, The Little Endless Storybook, and many more great reads. I wonder what he will add next!

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