Three more additions to the collection of Glomerata covers on the site. We’re in the mid-30s now. I have nine volumes from the decade, somehow. You hate to think of this as something that belonged to someone. The book meant something to them, they valued the memories or the connection it offered them. And then that person, perhaps, passed away. And a grieving family found themselves with all of these things and, sadly, no interest in keeping them.
It is a depressing thought, but fortunately there are collectors who are happy to continue that memory or, as in my case, share them with others.
And they are worth sharing. The 1930s covers are beautiful works of art, really. I’ve never been clear on whether the student staff designed them or they were crafted by the publisher, the old books were published by now defunct Tennessee and Birmingham firms, but they are probably the inspiration for my scanning them.
For the latest, go here to see some very slick, modern work. If you’d like to start from the beginning, go here.
