[fusion_text] Born Eric Arthur Blair, George Orwell colored the twentieth century with essays, articles, and novels that explore issues of social justice and political awareness. His work turned the thoughts of the public to the lower-class citizen, the plight of the poor and oppressed, and the dangers of a totalitarian system. For decades readers haveContinue reading “George Orwell: Journalist and Satirist”
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The Great Gatsby first edition…yes, we can judge a book by its cover.
When collecting modern first editions, so much of the value of a book is actually held within that thin and sometimes fragile piece of paper called the dust jacket. Those who are new to book collecting, may think this is a strange thought… but any true collector is sure to desire that perfect (or asContinue reading “The Great Gatsby first edition…yes, we can judge a book by its cover.”