The Card Catalog: Books, Cards, and Literary Treasures (Gifts for Book Lovers, Gifts for Librarians, Book Club Gift)

The Library of Congress brings booklovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than 200 full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the library's magnificent archives, this collection is a visual celebration of the rarely seen treasures in one of the world's most famous libraries and the brilliant catalog system that has kept it organized for hundreds of years. Packed with engaging facts on literary classics—from __Ulysses__ to __The Cat in the Hat__ to Shakespeare's First Folio to __The Catcher in the Rye__—this package is an ode to the enduring magic and importance of books. From the archives of the Library of Congress: "An irresistible treasury for book and library lovers." — Booklist (starred review) The Library of Congress brings book lovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than two hundred full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the library's magnificent archives, this collection is a visual celebration of the rarely seen treasures in one of the world's most famous libraries and the brilliant catalog system that has kept it organized for hundreds of years. Packed with engaging facts on literary classics—from Ulysses to The Cat in the Hat to Shakespeare's First Folio to The Catcher in the Rye —this is an ode to the enduring magic and importance of books. " The Card Catalog is many things: a lucid overview of the history of bibliographic practices, a paean to the Library of Congress, a memento of the cherished card catalogs of yore, and an illustrated collection of bookish trivia . . . . The illustrations are amazing: luscious reproductions of dozens of cards, lists, covers, title pages, and other images guaranteed to bring a wistful gleam to the book nerd's eye." — The Washington Post The Library Of Congress Brings Booklovers An Enriching Tribute To The Power Of The Written Word And To The History Of Our Most Beloved Books. Featuring More Than 200 Full-color Images Of Original Catalog Cards, First Edition Book Covers, And Photographs From The Library's Magnificent Archives, This Collection Is A Visual Celebration Of The Rarely Seen Treasures In One Of The World's Most Famous Libraries And The Brilliant Catalog System That Has Kept It Organized For Hundreds Of Years. Packed With Engaging Facts On Literary Classics--from Ulysses To The Cat In The Hat To Shakespeare's First Folio To The Catcher In The Rye--this Package Is An Ode To The Enduring Magic And Importance Of Books. Origins Of The Card Catalog -- The Enlightened Catalog -- Constructing A Catalog -- The Nation's Library And Catalog -- The Rise And Fall Of The Card Catalog. The Library Of Congress ; Foreword By Carla Hayden ; [text Written By Peter Devereaux]. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "The Library of Congress brings booklovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than 200 full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the library's magnificent archives, this collection is a visual celebration of the rarely seen treasures in one of the world's most famous libraries and the brilliant catalog system that has kept it organized for hundreds of years. Packed with engaging facts on literary classics--from Ulysses to The Cat in the Hat to Shakespeare's First Folio to The Catcher in the Rye--this package is an ode to the enduring magic and importance of books."-- Provided by publisher "The Library of Congress brings booklovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than 200 full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the library's magnificent archives, this collection is a visual celebration of the rarely seen treasures in one of the world's most famous libraries and the brilliant catalog system that has kept it organized for hundreds of years. Packed with engaging facts on literary classics--from Ulysses to The Cat in the Hat to Shakespeare's First Folio to The Catcher in the Rye--this package is an ode to the enduring magic and importance of books."--Résumé de l'éditeur The Library of Congress brings booklovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than 200 full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the library's magnificent archives, this collection is a visual celebration of the rarely seen treasures in one of the world's most famous libraries and the brilliant catalog system that has kept it organized for hundreds of years. Packed with engaging facts on literary classics—from Ulysses to The Cat in the Hat to Shakespeare's First Folio to The Catcher in the Rye —this package is an ode to the enduring magic and importance of books.