Lawrence C. Wroth (1884–1970)

An article on the disposition of one's library that appeared in the Oct. 1945 issue of the Library of Congress Quarterly Journal of Current Acquisitions. Several notable collectors who donated their collections to university libraries are identified. Over eleven thousand copies were reprinted by Princeton and other participating libraries. See the brochure, To the Friends of the Princeton Library Greetings by Julian P. Boyd which accompanied copies given to the Friends of the Princeton Library. You can read my essay, The Second Beginning of the Chief End of Book Madness which ties both books together.… (mais)

Even writers about writing need editors.

As a concept, this is an excellent book. And the level of research is impressive. There are a lot of useful and interesting illustrations, too. If you know something about the subject, and just want to look up some details, this book should serve you well.

But if you just want something to read... eh.... As a sample of writing, it's abominable. The sentences are too long, the organization too poor. It's simply too much work to slog through. I wish I could recommend the book. But it needs a good rewrite first.… (mais)