Is there a greater hero to bibliophiles than Nicholas Basbanes? The author of seven critically acclaimed books about books, Nicholas is coming to AbeBooks.com’s hometown of Victoria, BC, to deliver two free lectures on October 31 that will appeal to anyone whoadores the printed word. Nicholas writes with enduring passion about books, collectors and booksellers. He can also be heard each week on NPR as one of The Book Guys. His trip to this corner of Canada has been arranged by our friends at the Alcuin Society – a bibliophilic organization that supports and promotes fine books – and AbeBooks.com is supporting the Victoria leg of his mini-tour.
Free public lecture 1 – University of Victoria – October 31 at 12 noon until 1pm in the McPherson Library, Room 210 (2nd floor) in the Mearns Centre for Learning, University of Victoria (Pay parking is available on campus). A former newspaper book section editor, Nicholas will speak about his experiences as a writer of books about books in a presentation entitled ‘Thirty Years on the Book Beat.’ He will be happy to sign copies of his books after the presentation. This event is staged in association with the Friends of the University of Victoria Libraries. Free public lecture 2 - Victoria Conservatory of Music - October 31 at 7:30pm until 8:30pm - Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Avenue, Victoria (Downtown Victoria offers ample pay parking) At this event, Nicholas will speak about the lasting value and importance of the printed book in a presentation entitled ‘Stirring the World: The Enduring Power of the Printed Word.’ Again, he will be happy to sign copies. This event is presented in association with AbeBooks.com. Remember both events are free. Nicholas Basbanes’ six other books are:
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