Ash and Tilly are back on their deep dive into the archaeology of The Hobbit, and joining them for this episode is professional book-binder and librarian Alexandra Sebire! Together, the three of them discuss the field of rare book librarianship. What kinds of things do you have to look at when considering an ancient document such as Durin’s Map? Why shouldn’t you wear gloves? And are mice really the best choice for bookmarks? Tune in to find out!
Books mentioned:
The Snail and the Whale (Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler)
The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R.Tolkien)
Links
Aberystwyth University distance learning courses:
Rare books and special collections distance learning postgraduate course
Rare books librarianship distance learning postgraduate course
Book-binding workshops:
Southern Bookcrafts Club (Winchester)
Otter bookbinding (Sussex)
Latin Course:
Contact
Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com
Instagram: @and.my.trowel
Transcripts
For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/77
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