TY - BOOK ID - 85463870 TI - Reminiscences of a Literary Life. PY - 1836 SN - 0511696442 1108009344 PB - Place of publication not identified : Cambridge : publisher not identified, Cambridge University Press DB - UniCat KW - Bibliography KW - Book collecting KW - Bibliophily KW - Books KW - Book selection KW - Collectors and collecting KW - Antiquarian booksellers KW - Bibliomania KW - Book lists KW - Lists of publications KW - Publication lists KW - Documentation KW - Information resources KW - Abstracts KW - Codicology KW - Library science KW - Bibliography. KW - Book collecting. KW - Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, KW - Dibdin, T. F. KW - Dibdin, Thomas Frognall KW - Dibdin, Thos. Frognall KW - Rusticus, Mercurius KW - Mercurius Rusticus KW - Wolfe, Reginalde KW - Wolfe, Reginald UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:85463870 AB - First published in 1836, this lively two-volume autobiography of Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1776-1847) reveals the background and mindset of this fascinating character. Best-known for helping to stimulate interest in bibliography and for his enthusiasm in promoting book collecting among the aristocracy, the English bibliographer adopts a conversational and anecdotal tone as he shares the details of his life and work with the reader. Volume 2 begins with Dibdin's experiences at Althorp, describing how the rich library there was thrown open to him. He then continues his detailed discussion of his publications, and focuses on his life in London, before the final chapter turns to private libraries and their importance in his life. Drawing upon letters and literature throughout, Dibdin recounts many entertaining tales, including an unfortunate encounter with a 'savage-hearted critic' at a dinner party, and introduces the influential characters he meets along the way. ER -