Basbanes gives a lecture based on his book on paper. Laidin at the front are a promotional card for the book, which is signed by nicholas basbanes at the bottom of the verso, a business card sized card with the books title which is signed by basbanes, and a postcard sized card with the books title which is signed by basbanes with a handwritten note to the collector mentioning the signing of. The power of the printed word to stir the world by nicholas a. Basbanes is an awardwinning investigative journalist and was literary editor of the worcester sunday telegram. After writing eight books about every conceivable aspect of books and book culture, it seemed logical that i turn to the stuff of transmission itself, and for more than five hundred years in the west and much longer than that in. Nick basbanes discusses the inspiration, research and passion for his book, on paper. He also talked about the book on the history of paper he has been writing since 2003. Basbanes ive written nine books, the most recent titled on paper. The everything of its twothousandyear history, is not only a consideration of paper as a principal medium. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Mother jones bloomberg news national post kirkus in these pages, nicholas basbanes the consummate bibliophiles bibliophileshows how paper has been civilizations constant companion. Bibliophiles, bibliomanes, and the eternal passion for books basbanes, nicholas a. In on paper, nicholas basbanes has given us more than a treatise on the making of paper but a social history spurred by, and recorded on, thin slices of fiber which carry the history, thoughts, fears, and dreams of ntinued.
Nicholas basbanes writes about paper, from its invention in china two thousand years ago to its ideal means, recording the thoughts of islamic scholars and mathematicians that made the middle east a center of intellectual energy. Inspired by a landmark exhibition mounted by the british museum in 1963 to celebrate five eventful centuries of the printed word, nicholas a. A gentle madness by nicholas basbanes, signed abebooks. The everything of its twothousandyear history, in conjunction with skillman librarys fall exhibit of artists paper. From the author of on paper buoyant the new yorker. In a like way, nicholas basbanes s on paper traces the development and impact of paper. A strong and bitter book sickness floods ones soul. Since its invention in china 2,000 years ago paper has played a crucial role in many historical events.
His first, a gentle madness, was a finalist for the national book critics circle award in 1995, and was named a new york times notable book of the year. Identity is confirmed by showing ones papers, and we ascertain truth by comparing whatever is on paper to reality. The power of the printed word to stir the world, and more on. Nicholas basbanes is a former literary editor of the worcester sunday telegram. The everything of its two thousand year history october 20, which is a cultural history of paper and papermaking, and was the recipient of a national endowment for the humanities research fellowship in 2008. The everything of its twothousandyear history by nicholas a. Basbanes well known for writing about books, bibliophiles, and various aspects of book culture, nicholas basbanes has worked as an awardwinning investigative reporter, a literary editor, a lecturer, and a nationally syndicated columnist. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition.
Basbanes nicholas basbanes is an especially congenial writer, a quality. How ignominious to be strapped to this ponderous mass of paper, print, and dead mens sentiments. For instance, mark kurlansky published two books, one tracing the effect of salt on human and animal evolution, and the other examining the role cod has played in history. The everything of its two thousand year history october 20, which is a cultural history of paper and papermaking, and was the recipient of a national endowment for the. Basbanes book on paper was named one of three finalists for the 2014 carnegie medal for excellence in nonfiction by the ala. The everything of its twothousandyear history, by nicholas a. Bibliophiles, bibliomanes, and the eternal passion for books 1995, was a finalist for the national book critics circle award for nonfiction, and. Nicholas basbanes is an especially congenial writer, a quality he displayed memorably in a gentle madness.
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Sheets of paper, he notes, were the only artefacts of. Nov 25, 20 selfproclaimed bibliophiliac nicholas basbanes discusses the history of paper. With deep knowledge and care, basbanes traces papers trail from the earliest. The everything of its twothousandyear history nicholas a.
Nicholas basbanes joins me in the studio and youre invited to be part of the program. Nicholas basbanes is an especially congenial writer, a quality he displayed memorably in a gentle madness, his. Nicholas basbanes, author of a gentle madness a national book critics circle award finalist takes readers on a tour of papers history while exploring its many. After the 20 publication of nick basbanes on paper, book artist tim ely called the author and requested the unbound sheets of the book, just. Basbanesthe consummate bibliophiles bibliophileshows how paper has been civilizations constant companion. Paper is the thing and not the thing, as its worth relies almost entirely on what has been written, drawn, or printed on its surface. The author also talked about the writing methods he employed in. Nicholas basbanes has 6 books on goodreads, and recently added a gentle madness. Oct 15, 20 nicholas basbanes writes about paper, from its invention in china two thousand years ago to its ideal means, recording the thoughts of islamic scholars and mathematicians that made the middle east a center of intellectual energy. Basbanes, a selfconfessed bibliophiliac the term roughly translates as someone who loves, loves, really loves books, has made a laterlife career of exploring the worlds of fellow bookobsessed souls and in the process has mapped a fascinating, littlediscussed corner of cultural history. A gentle madness bibliophiles, bibliomanes, and the. The everything of its twothousand year history, nicholas basbanes provides an eclectic and far ranging cultural history of the ubiquitous material that is the basis for printed materials, armed conflicts, packaging. Basbanes has 20 books on goodreads with 226 ratings.
In his book he discusses the origin of paper in china, and explores how papermaking. For the last two thousand years, paper has become an almost completely ubiquitous presence in the world. Laidin at the front are a promotional card for the book, which is signed by nicholas basbanes at the bottom of the verso, a business card sized card with the book s title which is signed by basbanes, and a postcard sized card with the book s title which is signed by basbanes with a handwritten note to the collector mentioning the signing of. Selfproclaimed bibliophile basbanes about the author. Mother jones bloomberg news national post kirkus in these pages, nicholas basbanesthe. Basbanes in this lecture based on his latest book on paper. The everything of its two thousandyear history, is not only a consideration of paper as a principal medium. Book culture journalist and author nicholas basbanes gave a tour of the vast library in his home in north grafton, massachusetts. This book is hardbound in tan paper covered boards, with a black cloth spine with copper colored stamping, in a very nice dust jacket. On paper will enhance that status immeasurably and ensure that he will continue to be known as a friend to all that is literate among us. Basbanes talked about his recent book, a gentle madness. Basbanes june 20, 2018 just arrived, the new japanese edition of on paper, joining the spanish and korean editions, and of course, the editions in english.
As the author quickly discovered, paper is more than merely a surface for print. Ive written nine books, the most recent titled on paper. The everything of its twothousandyear history reprint by nicholas a basbanes isbn. A 2008 recipient of a national endowment for the humanities fellowship, nicholas basbanes is currently putting the finishing touches on his latest book, a cultural history of paper and paper making, to be published by knopf. Basbanes and explore their bibliography from s nicholas a. Bibliophiles, bibliomanes and the eternal passion for books, published by henry holt and company. Basbanes is an author with 14 videos in the cspan video library. He does it again most pleasurably in on paper, a wideranging investigation into the everything of that ubiquitous and indispensable construction of cellulose fibers whose history paralleledand made possiblethe rise of. Basbanes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Basbanes is the author of nine critically acclaimed works of cultural history, with a particular emphasis on various aspects of books and book culture. Journalist nicholas basbanes talked about his book, on paper. Well known for writing about books, bibliophiles, and various aspects of book culture, nicholas basbanes has worked as an awardwinning investigative reporter, a literary editor, a lecturer, and a nationally syndicated columnist. Basbanes is the author of eight books about various aspects of books and book culture. Nicholas andrew basbanes born may 25, 1943, in lowell, massachusetts is an american author who writes and lectures widely about books and book culture.
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It is a natural progression, then, for his latest work to deal with the substance from which books are made. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read on paper. He recently traveled to japan and china on a national endowment for. In a new book author nicholas basbanes says paper has revolutionized civilization from the islamic golden age to the european renaissance and the history of human flight.
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