Researching at the British Library
I used the British Library for the first time today as a researcher. I’ve been there before for librarian related meetings and I even...
Illustrating Wood's wood engraving
This image was sent to me by Rob, who received it from Peter Smith who runs the wood-engraving courses at St Bride's Workshop. This may...
Some data on the Chambers's wood engravings
On Monday 18 November, I had a brief meeting with Paul and Rob. Among the things I discussed with them were the results of some data I...
The Invention of Craft, a book review
I was asked to write a book review for the Art Libraries Journal. I wasn't sure I'd be able to read it by November, because I have so...
Finding "the" Filipino hero
Dr Jose Rizal was alive during the period that I'm studying 1860s - 1890s. In fact, he was kicking around Europe during the 1880s, where...
What is a sterotype?
So I learned where the word "sterotype" comes from during my reading. It's from printing. I've known what that word meant in the...