Black bear eating from my apple tree, August night, 2012

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Thursday Book Babble: Dover Publications

Reading classic literature--be it science fiction, romance, poetry, or plays--should be on everyone's summer to-do list. Whether you're lazing in a hammock, sitting in the woods near your campsite, or lounging on the sofa with a glass of lemonade, the long days of July and August are perfect for delving into a good book, especially a book that's stood the test of time.

Of course classics are available at your local library, but because they are classics after all, it pays to invest in a few for your own library. By far, the best, most economical way to buy classic fiction, non-fiction, and art books is through Dover Publications. The prices are low, the quality is excellent, and their catalog is extensive. You can find almost anything at Dover, from plays by Shakespeare to the writings of physicist Nikolai Tesla, to collections of illustrations by famous artists and books featuring piano concertos. Dover's popular "Thrift Editions" are only $2.00 apiece for fiction titles like "Moby Dick," "Ivanhoe," and "The War of the Worlds." Good stuff!

Dover specializes in books and art in the public domain, works that are copyright free and are published at prices everyone can afford. Dover also produces a wide selection of fun items, such as paper dolls of famous people, stickers and coloring books, books of art giftwrap and postcards, puzzle compilations, and more. Many of their books are geared as activity sets for children and make simple but appreciated gifts for families. I especially like the art instruction books Dover publishes, while my husband has a complete collection of Dover bird accounts by species.

Pop on over to the Dover site and sign up for a free catalog, as well as free clip-art delivered to your e-mail box weekly (great for decorating posters, newsletters, etc.), and free samples of other products.  In addition to a general catalog, note that depending on your area of interest, there's a special catalog devoted to that subject as well, so be sure to explore the site for additional free offers. And the next time you want to send an e-mail greeting for a birthday or thank-you, send a free e-card from Dover's extensive array of topics and styles. I especially like the Tiffany stained glass and Audubon e-card collections.

A final note: If you sign up for e-mails from Dover, you'll get news of sales throughout the year. They have especially nice promotions near the holidays, offering free shipping or a percentage off a minimum order.

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