Nicolas barker was head of conservation at the british library and is editor of the book collector. A discussion on first editions zane greys west society. For two lengthy obituaries, see nicolas barker, decherd turner, jnr collector librarian of rare acquisitiveness, the independent, 5 august 2002, p. Signed by the author and nicolas barker on the title page. You can create a hyperlink to the product page for a book you are featuring on your website, or to the nicolas books home page. He took over from ian fleming and john hayward, two formidable predecessors who i hope i have lived up to. He became editor of the book collector in 1952, and a fellow of kings in 1953. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Richard carroll specialist, 16th to 19th century works. Nicolas barker primary author only author division. He was head of conservation at the british museum from 1976 to 1992 and is a former editor of the book collector. Prokosch contributed to book collecting lore by creating a forged set of pamphlets he tried to pass off as originals. Jun 30, 2014 visual communication and typography 1. Visual communication and typography linkedin slideshare.
Nicolas barker, who recently retired as one of the deputy keepers of the british library, says, ricky would say you cant be a good conjurer without knowing the history of your profession. The perfect book for referencing the terms that dealers use to describe books. After numerous reprints of the fifth edition a sixth edition appeared in 1980 edited by nicolas barker incorporating carters last changes and his own revisions. Meredith sherlock editor and proofreader heres proof. A long introductory essay by nicolas barker, noted bibliophile, author and editor of the book collector provides a personal overview of the developments in the special collections and rare book libraries of american research libraries. Tracking the ownership of three early printed books first posted on university of melbourne library collections blog last week a group of melbourne bibliophiles were treated to a delightful talk by preeminent bookman nicolas barker, editor of the book collector since 1965, and whose bibliography records an impressive. Join facebook to connect with nicola barker and others you may know. Like all good reference books, the abc for book collectors, first pub. Richard carroll specialist, 16th to 19th century works on. Auckland war memorial museum, accession number 1932. Sep 12, 20 carter until his death in 1976 oversaw five editions of the abc for book collectors, each revised and updated as necessary, with the fifth edition being published in 1972. Tober collection on literary forgery 18011994 19201990 mss. View richard carrolls profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. In his obituary of mary hyde, nicolas barker, editor of the book collector, tells us that she was born as mary morley crapo in 1912, spent half her life as mary hyde, and died in 2003 with the title of mary, viscountess eccles, or lady eccles for short.
Books by nicolas barker meet your next favorite book. He was head of conservation at the british museum from. Tober collection on literary forgery 18011994 bulk dates 19201990. Nicolas books ann arbors premier independent book store. Nicolas barker is currently considered a single author. It is a rarer gift to lay words out properly than to write them. A new and deeplyresearched biography of john meade falkner. Merediths editorial work has been faultless nicolas barker, editor, the book collector, 21 december 2016 thank you for all your careful work on the text professor nerida newbigin, university of sydney, 2017. Cage has been nominated for numerous major cinematic awards, and won an academy award, a golden globe, and screen actors guild award for his performance in leaving las vegas 1995. Nicola barkers kaleidoscopic new novel is a sociopolitical futurama with a wildness and honesty all of its own published.
A book collectors posts about certain books and book collections in his library. Now in a completely revised, expanded, and reset eighth edition, the abc for book collectors is additionally enhanced with an informative introduction by nicolas barker a personal friend of the late john carter and the man who is responsible. The book collector is a publication of 192pp printed four times a year and includes unlimited access to the online archive from 1947 to the present day. He is the editor of recent editions of john carters classic abc for book collectors courses formerly offered. Aug 23, 2014 a book collector s posts about certain books and. View meredith sherlocks profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. A collection of his work was published to mark his 80th birthday in 2012. Now the authors return with compulsive questions about every aspect of our lives. Carter until his death in 1976 oversaw five editions of the abc for book collectors, each revised and updated as necessary, with the fifth edition being published in 1972. When she was still young her parents left england and settled in south africa.
Abc for book collectors, by john carter, 8th edition revised by nicolas barker. Robin hoffman editor art institute of chicago linkedin. The decision book was a global phenomenon, and number 6 in the bestselling business books of the year for 2011. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an american actor and filmmaker. Robin hoffmans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The first essay, a new model for the study of the book by thomas r. Obituary by nicolas barker, in the book collector, winter 2004, pp. Nicolas barker helmut nathan friedlaender, lawyer, financial adviser and book collector. Nicolas barker, 1942 book collector, typographer, author 2. The book collector autumn 1968 nicolas barker editor on.
View nicolas barkers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Barker is as gnomic, terrifying and glorious as ever. In fine black cloth with a bright complete dustjacket protected by an archival plastic cover. When a visitor to your website clicks on your nicolas books hyperlink, they will enter the nicolas books website, where they can order books, read interesting articles, get information about. John carters abc for book collectors has long been established as the most enjoyable read. Mar 14, 2011 prokosch contributed to book collecting lore by creating a forged set of pamphlets he tried to pass off as originals. Nicolas barker has been the editor of the book collector since 1965.
Nicolas barker john carters abc for book collectors has long been established as the most enjoyable as well as the most informative reference book on the subject. He has written many books, among them stanley morison 1972, bibliotheca lindesiana 1977, and aldus manutius and the development of greek script and type in the 15th century 2nd edn 1992. Susan barron artist biography, past and future exhibitions. British bibliophile nicolas barker, longtime editor of the book collector, sometime publisher, and first head of conservation at the british library, has also written extensively for the times literary supplement, the independent, and the roxburghe club. Nicolas barker the book collector an online resource for book collectors, booksellers, librarians.
He has written many books, among them stanley morison 1972, bibliotheca lindesiana 1977, and aldus. Fifty years of the book collector an anthology by nicolas barker editor 0. Nicolas barker nicolas john barker, obe fba fsa born 1932 is a british historian of printing and books. To give an idea of its size, and the proportion of notes and their sidenotes to the main text, here is a typical opening, with a pencil for scale. Adams and nicholas barker, is an important article which outlines as the title suggests a model for each looks from a different angle at the impacts of social, economic, or other factors external to the text on the production and consumption of literature. In 1955, he acquired the london firm of otto haas and thereafter ran the two businesses separately, holding a general stock in oxford, and antiquarian music in london. Decherd turner all problems according to preflight profile digital printing color.
Nicola barker born 30 march 1966 is an english novelist and short story writer she was born in ely, cambridgeshire, england. Editor barker author see all 16 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Some classic books on book collecting that are still widely available include. An enquiry into the nature of certain twentieth century pamphlets, bertram rota, london, 1987, 400 copies. Books by nicolas barker author of botanical prints from. Nicolas barker on the forgery of printed documents state. Nicolas barker began writing for the book collector in 1958, and he has been editor since 1965. The frontispiece photograph of bernard rosenthal by elvira piedra was taken on the same day as the image that adorns nicolas barkers obituary in the book collector for spring 2017. A very few issues rubbed, some backs faded, but generally excellent.
Eighth us edition with corrections, additions and an introduction by nicolas barker. Nicolas john barker, obe fba fsa born 1932 is a british historian of printing and books. Clive barker books list of books by author clive barker. Nicolas barker has been the editor of the book collector since 1965, abetted by an editorial board drawn from rarebook librarianship and the antiquarian book trade. Revised by nicolas barker following john carters death. Rosenthal oxford stock catalogues, numbered series. Nicola barker weaves humor and tragedy through this fresh and original collection, as her characters struggle to find love, independence, and fulfillment in this new addition to the ecco art of the story seriesnicola barkers collection of her ninete. Visit of nicolas barker, editor of the book collector centre for the. Nicolas is the author of numerous books and articles about printing, writing and forgery. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The sons first book was french and italian collectors and their bindings in. John carter, with corrections and additions by nicolas barker, oak knoll books, new castle, delaware.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover richards connections and jobs at similar companies. Defines edition as all copies of a book printed at any time or times from one settingup of type without substantial change. John hayward, then the editor of the book collector, was quick to grasp his potential. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover nicolas connections and jobs at similar companies. The obverse carries the profile, head of a man and the purported date of 1292. Nov 06, 2008 in his obituary of mary hyde, nicolas barker, editor of the book collector, tells us that she was born as mary morley crapo in 1912, spent half her life as mary hyde, and died in 2003 with the title of mary, viscountess eccles, or lady eccles for short. Discover book depositorys huge selection of nicolas barker books online. Reprint of the second edition with a long biography of burton and an index added. Abc for book collectors john carter nicolas barker this eighth edition has been revised by nicolas barker editor of the book collector and incorporates additional words created by the introduction of webbased collecting the abc for book collectors retains its humorous character as the one indispensable guide to book collecting while also. Sep 11, 2001 philip gaskell accomplished scholar of books and their history nicolas barker. Adams and nicholas barker, is an important article which outlines as the title suggests a model for each looks from a different angle at the impacts of social, economic, or other factors external to.
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