Une bibliothèque / L'art d'acheter les livres, de les classer, de les conserver et de s'en servir

Name: Une bibliothèque / L'art d'acheter les livres, de les classer, de les conserver et de s'en servir
Author: Albert Cim

By Albert Cim

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A practical handbook for readers and modest collectors that explains the material and practical aspects of books: paper manufacture and varieties, format and printing, and binding; offers buying guidance (new versus used, booksellers versus antiquarians); recommends furniture, shelving, arrangement, and classification systems for a home library; surveys types of catalogues; and gives detailed advice on everyday use, handling, cleaning, repair, and protection against dust, humidity, pests, and misuse. The work closes with bibliographic abbreviations, recommended reference works, and an index to help readers consult, organize, preserve, and derive greater profit and pleasure from their collections.

About the Author

Albert Cim

Albert Cim was a French author known for his explorations of literature and its relationship with society. His works often delve into the nuances of reading and the role of women in literature, as seen in titles like "Les femmes et les livres" and "Émancipées." Cim's writing is characterized by a blend of literary critique and whimsical curiosity, as demonstrated in "Récréations littéraires, curiosités et singularités, bévues et lapsus, etc." He also provided practical insights into book collecting and organization in "Une bibliothèque / L'art d'acheter les livres, de les classer, de les conserver et de s'en servir." Through his diverse contributions, Cim has left a mark on the literary landscape of his time.