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Oh gods, I'm the nerd who stands in front of the mediaeval manuscripts display at the museum and drools for hours!
I sometimes really wish I still lived in Oxford. There are so many wonderful literary things I miss about it. But I get my fix when I go home to visit.
I met a woman once who had an MFA in papermaking. She was an expert in ancient methods of making paper, printing techniques, and in binding books with vellum, leather, etc.
Needless to say, she couldn't get a job doing this, and would be forever paying off her student loans, but it sure was cool.
I also love illumination, the hand-painting of designs and illustrations on really old books. Guess you can't get that on an e-reader.
Here's another oneyou'll probably enjoy altho it's stories like this that make me wish I still lived in the UK. Or had the money to just jaunt over there whenever.
Oh gods, I'm the nerd who stands in front of the mediaeval manuscripts display at the museum and drools for hours!
I sometimes really wish I still lived in Oxford. There are so many wonderful literary things I miss about it. But I get my fix when I go home to visit.
Yep ! I am that nerd too ! The Bodleian is such a great place ( I need to renew my card which has expired , thanks for reminding me actually- I loved taking that Oath in Latin and English the first time as well , it felt quite special ) and their exhibitions are always fabulous. And I love the little shop too with perfect prezzies for book-lovers ! Not too shabby a building either hey ?
You're right Chil - I do find it interesting - thanks for sharing this!
Tracy - I've started trying my hand at some of the simpler methods of book binding - it is fascinating and fun. Almost equally fun is seeing other people's handy work!
Yep ! I am that nerd too ! The Bodleian is such a great place ( I need to renew my card which has expired , thanks for reminding me actually- I loved taking that Oath in Latin and English the first time as well , it felt quite special ) and their exhibitions are always fabulous. And I love the little shop too with perfect prezzies for book-lovers ! Not too shabby a building either hey ?
Am I making you jealous yet ?
Waaaaaah
I remember taking my oath too many years ago - that place rocks
And then for the "coup de grace" , shall I mention "Waitrose" ?????
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