[Virtual]  Annual Rendell Lecture | Meaning & Magic In Handwritten Material

Founded in 1884, the Grolier Club is America’s oldest and largest society for bibliophiles and enthusiasts in the graphic arts. Named for Jean Grolier (1489 or 90-1565), the Renaissance collector renowned for sharing his library with friends, the Club’s objective is to promote “the study, collecting, and appreciation of books and works on paper.” Through the concerted efforts of an international network of over eight hundred men and women—book and print collectors, antiquarian book dealers, librarians, designers, fine printers, binders, and other artisans—the Grolier Club pursues this mission through its library, its public exhibitions and lectures, and its long and distinguished series of publications.

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In this lecture, Glen Miranker will discuss both the intangible values and the tangible insights that are inherent in some of the holograph manuscripts, letters, notebooks, and marginalia from his collection of Sherlock Holmes material. “When authors put pen to paper, their handwritten text—plus insertions, strike-throughs, and other scribbles—reveal both a special aura and provide valuable clues for devoted readers, bibliographers, historians, and biographers alike,” Miranker said. “The up-close exploration of manuscripts can bring unparalleled understanding of its life and times and the community—agents, reviewers, illustrators, bookbinders, editors, printers, publishers, booksellers, collectors—with whom authors interact.” Glen Miranker is one of the foremost collectors of Sherlockian books and has served as a bibliophilic consultant and lecturer for numerous institutions, including the Toronto Reference Library, the Harry Ransom Center, and the Newberry Library.

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