Book Arts a Great Addition to Suite 101

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Nov 9, 1998

A Look At Suite 101's Contributing Editors

In honor of the new version of Suite 101.com, I want to take a look at all we have to offer. As Managing Editor of Books and Writing, I have the unique opportunity to interact with a great group of writers. They all have so much to offer, and they all provide a different perspective on the process of writing, a personal enjoyment of books and literature, and a passion for their topics.

Because I manage such a large group, I'll showcase a few at a time for the next several weeks. And, since I honestly can't choose a favorite among all the topics I manage, I'm going to go in rough alphabetical order. Which means that, this week, I'll be looking at:

Book Arts

Like the rest of us in this group, Mary Bergner, editor of Book Arts, is a bibliophile. But let her speak for herself:

I am interested in all aspects of books, including bookbinding, print-making, book design, typography, and reading them, of course! One of my favorite quotes is by Desiderius Erasmus, who once said, "When I get a little money, I buy books. If there is any left over, I buy food and clothes."

Maybe you've never thought of books as art, or the art of making books. I know of a publisher who designs the most beautiful small-run books, truly an art. If you're new to the subject of books as art, her Introduction to the Book Arts provides definitions to the terms she'll be using.

A History of American Papermaking gives an overview, with an intriguingly futuristic introduction. As we move toward a "paperless" society (something I don't see happening for a very long time), will we gain a new appreciation of printed, handheld tomes?

While hers is a new topic, having started in September, she's already demonstrated an ability to convey her passion for books and book arts. Take a look at her topic, enter into a discussion, enjoy.

Next time, I'll take a look at another topic in Books and Writing. Some of our topics include:

Talk about a wide range of topics! And that's just scratching the surface.

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