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Friday, February 19, 2010

Friday Round-Up - #87

Like most readers and writers, I own many bookmarks. I thought it would be fun to check out the development of this handy little invention. Enjoy!

Since I'm doing research for my next manuscript, I find myself questioning where various items originated. While looking at an appealing book cover, I wondered when publishers began using them. So, for inquiring minds, here's a brief history of book jackets.

Have a safe, fun weekend!

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24 comments:

  1. Jessica NelsonFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    I always lose my bookmarks and end up dogearing the pages of my books. *sigh* Bookmarks are so much nicer.
    It's cool that you're doing research on all this. Have fun!

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  2. Karen LangeFebruary 19, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Thanks for the link. Never thought much about it but it will be interesting to find out more.
    Happy weekend!
    Karen :)

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  3. Jan ClineFebruary 19, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Hi Susan,
    I love trivia! I would be one of those people who would like to own a time travel machine. This was very interesting. Thanks, and give us more!

    Jan

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  4. UnknownFebruary 19, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    I'm a visual person so book covers are a huge part of what draws me to a book. Thank goodness for cover art!

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  5. NancyFebruary 19, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    That was an interesting account of bookmarks. I have a 8x11 envelope full of them. I like the short ribbons from wedddings and weight watchers best because they are flexible and flat. In the discussion, my favorite was the little girl with the pansies. I love anything Victorian.

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  6. pattiFebruary 19, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Very cool! Would like a vellum book jacket! Surely that would make me more professional!!!

    Patti

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  7. UnknownFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    Great history! I had to chuckle because my kids have destroyed almost all of my book jackets!

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  8. Susan J. ReinhardtFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Hi Sharon -

    I'm back online! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  9. Susan J. ReinhardtFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Hi Patti -

    You're already professional. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  10. Susan J. ReinhardtFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Hi Nancy -

    I liked that article also. Victorian bookmarks catch my eye because of their beautiful designs and colors.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  11. Susan J. ReinhardtFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Hi Alisa -

    Book jackets are fragile. When I have a hardcover book, I'm extra careful with the cover.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  12. Susan J. ReinhardtFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Hi Jan -

    I enjoy reading about how things were invented. If I find any other bits of trivia, I'll pass it along. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  13. Susan J. ReinhardtFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    Hi Jess -

    I usually have some many books started that I run out of bookmarks. Grocery receipts, post-it notes, and other pieces of paper get pressed into service.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  14. Susan J. ReinhardtFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    Hi Karen -

    Since book jackets and bookmarks are part of the writer's world, I thought everyone might find the information interesting.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  15. Carla GadeFebruary 19, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Oh, cool! I love learning about this stuff. Prook production history is fascinating.

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  16. Susan J. ReinhardtFebruary 20, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Carla -

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Sorry for the strange formatting. It looked fine on the preview. I tried to correct it with no success.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  17. Terri TiffanyFebruary 20, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    I never use bookmarks and like jessica, fold back the page. Ugh. Have a good weekend and I am still praying for that perfect job for you! But ENJOY this time off! I didn't enough!

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  18. KristenFebruary 20, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    I never thought about the history of book jackets. Very interesting. Thanks, Susan!!:)

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  19. Susan J. ReinhardtFebruary 20, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    Hi Terri -

    Thanks! I appreciate your prayers and the good advice. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  20. Susan J. ReinhardtFebruary 20, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    Hi Kristen -

    Since you like history, I'm not surprised these articles were a hit. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  21. Jeanette LevellieFebruary 21, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    I must have a hundred bookmarks, but can I find one when I need it? I use 3 x 5 cards, business cards, church bulletins, etc...

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  22. Susan J. ReinhardtFebruary 21, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Hi Jen -

    That's so funny! I'm the same way.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    What an awesome topic! Have you seen the Christian kids' series, Angel Wars? It is interesting to see how they intervene on our behalf. It kind of balances C.S. Lewis's Screwtape Letters.

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  24. Susan J. ReinhardtFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Hi Alisa -

    No, I haven't seen Angel Wars. I'll have to check out the series. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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