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A Passion for Books
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About this event
Ian Patterson and Francesca Galligan celebrate the love of books and reading. A discussion about bibliophilia, collecting books, and the enduring power of the written word in an increasingly digital world.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Learn to identify first editions with Bodleian rare books expert Francesca Galligan
• Hear Ian Patterson explain why reading is a necessary tool for human thought
• Get professional advice on safely storing and arranging your personal book collection
Event Highlights
- •Expert advice on identifying first editions and sourcing from book dealers
- •Insights into the philosophy of reading as a necessary part of human reality
- •Practical guidance on the conservation and safe storage of personal libraries
- •Discussion led by a Bodleian rare books librarian and a former bookseller
Speakers
Ian Patterson
Writer, poet, and former second-hand bookseller
Francesca Galligan
Deputy head of rare books at the Bodleian Libraries
Programme
18:00-19:00
A Passion for Books
Ian Patterson and Francesca Galligan discuss the importance of reading and the art of book collecting.
Organized by: Bodleian Libraries
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