Booksfromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoUnimaginably rare' first edition of The Hobbit sells at auction for 43,000A rare first edition of The Hobbit sold for 43,000 at auction, significantly surpassing expected value due to global bidding interest.
Women in technologyfromDefector3 months agoThe Exclusive Men's-Only Rare Books Club, And The Woman Who Has A Key | DefectorRare books clubs, such as the Rowfant Club, still maintain male-only membership policies, reflecting gender dynamics in literature and hobbyist communities.