I went to the Harvard Books warehouse sale yesterday, and it was MARVELOUS. I felt like I was browsing a half-sized version of the Strand, only without the grumpy sales staff. (Everyone there was really friendly and helpful, by the way. Good job, Harvard Books!)
This book cover reminded me of Paré. (See tweet below.)
“If everyone — including the women — looks like Putin, then it’s Van Eyck.”
— Sarah P. Miller (@SarahPMiller) December 2, 2013
Lord Dunsany was an Anglo-Irish fantasy writer. I’ve been meaning to check him out for years. This play collection was published in 1923, and I paid less than five dollars for it!
And inside Lord Dunsany, the best bookplate EVER.
This isn’t even the whole haul; I picked up The Little Prince pop-up book and The Complete Adventures of Curious George for my niece and nephew, plus Neil Gaiman’s Fragile Things (I listened to the audiobook a few years ago, but it’s well worth revisiting.)
There were a few food vendors there as well. I finally tried Taza Chocolate (which is all vegan and made in Somerville!), and I can’t even tell you how exquisite are the gingerbread and cinnamon chocolates.
On the wish list!
The stuff of my youth (I’m a little embarrassed to say).
Morning at @jpcentreyoga + afternoon at #hbswarehousesale with @tazachocolate = the perfect Sunday.
— Camille DeAngelis (@cometparty) December 8, 2013
(This post is especially for Jen, who would’ve been there and salivating along with me if she only lived closer.)
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— Harvard Book Store (@HarvardBooks) December 9, 2013
Oh, boy. It looks *amazing*. Thanks for all the photos! I’m coming up to Boston for the next one, for sure.
I’ve never noticed that about the Arnolfini Marriage before, but it is so true!
I very much approve of Silent Spring!
What were you supposed to be reading as a 7 year old–Shakespeare?!
You know I was older than seven!
I love that painting, though. There is so much going on in the symbolism / subtext. It’s a fascinating thing to study.
Also, you’ll have to let me know how you like Myocophilia – that’s been on my list for years.
What, nobody wanted to comment on THE ORGASM ANSWER GUIDE??
I missed that before, but now that you’ve pointed it out you’ve almost obligated yourself to elaborate on it.
I got questions. It got answers!
(Hahahahahaha!)