Since I’ve only been reading books by David Mitchell, that means I’ve only been blogging about books by David Mitchell, and I think three blogs in a row about him might be too much. I do want to say quickly, though, that the other night I finished Black Swan Green and loved it. I have never been so enchanted by a narrator and it was one of those books I was a little bit sad to finish. Anyway, I’ve passed the David Mitchell baton along to John P now; job done.
Tidying up the First Editions room a few months ago – and trying to maintain some semblance of order in there ever since – has been interesting for me because I’ve gotten to look at every single book IN there, and there are lots of books and authors I wouldn’t have really known much about if I hadn’t done that. For example: Barry Moser. I knew of him, but I don’t think I realized the extent of his work until I shelved his books in the FE room. They’re all so amazing – also, for those who ever get a chance to come into the store and look around, be sure to look at the Moser prints we have hanging up in Oz – all from, appropriately!, his beautifully illustrated take on the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
What’s remarkable to me about Moser is the scope of his work – he’s illustrated so much STUFF, all so distinctive and original and beautiful: Dracula, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The Bible, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, and – a personal favorite – Moby Dick. Happily, we have lovely signed editions of many of these books in the First Editions room, and lots more listed online too.
Susie
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