Monthly Archives: November 2010

I know it has been a while…

I have been extremely busy with work and numerous other things that have kept me away from my blog—so here is an update for the last couple of months: The Folio Society, has published some more books for 2011 with … Continue reading

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Google celebrates Robert Louis Stevenson’s birthday

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer. His best-known books include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

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Rockwell Kent (1882 – 1971)

ou might have noticed that I am big fan of Rockwell Kent (1882 – 1971). Actually I justified joining the London based fine book publisher Folio Society to acquire their limited edition publication of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, illustrated by Rockwell … Continue reading

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