The Gothamist visited the New York Public Library for a special behind the scenes tour. Among the treasures is a letter opener whose handle is the preserved paw of Charles Dickens' cat.Take the full tour here. Thanks to Largehearted Boy for the tip.--David E
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File Under "636.8 Cats"
Someone working as Iron Frog Productions is compiling a list of all the known library cats in the world. I wasn't aware that there have been three--Pirate, Sinclair, and Sophie--at Uptown's own Walker branch. But they, like a lot of the cats on the list, haven't been around for over twenty years. It seems budget … Continue reading File Under "636.8 Cats"
Ain’t No Big Thing
Chuck Palahniuk's new novel Pygmy will be released May 5. The posters for Chuck's upcoming reading tour were designed by Minneapolis' own David Dwitt. You can still buy one for only $20.00 here. Dwitt is also one of eight local poster artists who will be showing and selling their work at Magers & Quinn on … Continue reading Ain’t No Big Thing
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