Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Nov 24, 2009, 1:59 pm
Well this is one interesting book, that's for certain. I wish I had a copy so I could figure out why it's really named this. I don't think it has to do with cigarettes. What a strange titl...
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Nov 22, 2009, 2:17 pm
I've been creating collages since August of this year. For my projects, I use old books with unusual illustrations and graphics found in science books, medical books and encyclopedias as well as o...
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Nov 17, 2009, 7:46 pm
Make your own Casket Sarcophagus! Times are tough. Save money any way you can.
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Nov 11, 2009, 10:13 pm
Creative and wonderful typography piece - you just have to see it for yourself.
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Nov 11, 2009, 9:31 pm
Well, okay, it's a comic but still... No explanation needed, I would presume.
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Nov 11, 2009, 9:18 pm
GARWOOD & VOIGT Fine & Rare Books Maps & Prints 55 BAYHAM ROAD SEVENOAKS TN13 3XE ENGLAND has in its latest catalogue a fantastic and unusual book of cookery for sale. Quote from the ca...
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Nov 4, 2009, 9:00 pm
At the last minute yesterday (by book hunting standards - as many book hunting nooks and crannies close at 4:59 pm sharp) I jumped in my book hunting jalopy and went over to a regular haunt. I clamore...
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Nov 3, 2009, 9:47 pm
I'm not really ƒure just what needs to be explained about farting. Everybody does it. Even Benjamin Franklin, who trumpets his pride in ƒhooting the breeze in a compelling and attention graƒpin...
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Oct 31, 2009, 11:59 pm
Art books on the way from Kim Gordon, Raymond Pettibon, Dave Markey Photo by J...
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Oct 26, 2009, 2:19 pm
I've always wondered what to do with discarded pantyhose. Thank goodness my question is answered with this lovely book! I will now spend my free time making pantyhose dolls for the whole family. M...
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Oct 22, 2009, 12:37 am
I've recently started paying more attention to book trade labels that might be in some of my older books. After reading about these intriguing little pieces of artwork nuzzled in the often overloo...
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Oct 22, 2009, 12:26 am
He apparently was also an athlete.
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Oct 14, 2009, 11:03 pm
Here is a great site of old printing presses. Wouldn't it be nice to have one of these to use! Museum of Printing Presses Head on over to Cuts and Caps at the Museum of Printing Presses and you ...
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Oct 13, 2009, 11:04 pm
It was about a month ago when I stepped into a local Goodwill, promptly making my merry way back to the book section. This particular Goodwill was a place I'd found many good books for my own coll...
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Oct 10, 2009, 12:46 am
Among the delights of acquiring a nice collection of books is the art of the book label. These tiny works of art are usually found in the endpapers of books. Proprietors involved in the printing or pu...
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Oct 9, 2009, 12:31 am
After running an errand this late and unusually humid October afternoon, I decided to pop in at one of my favorite thrift stores to check their used book stacks. After a few minutes of looking, I didn...
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Salma Gundi posted an article on Salmagundi Booktopia - Oct 8, 2009, 11:29 pm
Hi and welcome to my new book blog. Salmagundi Booktopia will be focusing on the love of books, which covers anything and everything. I'll focus on things I find of interest - ephemera, antique bo...
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